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Why Gulf states turned to Ukraine for defence deals

Beyond Ukraine's diplomatic drive, long-term defence agreements highlight the Gulf's ongoing shift towards a diversified security infrastructure

Shaimaa Al Youssef

09 April, 2026

A full moon also known as the "Blood Moon" is seen above the Abu Dhabi skyline on March 3, 2026.

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Emirates Global Aluminium says full production recovery from attack could take a year

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

03 April, 2026

Iran continues to strike US-allied Gulf states as part of its retaliation against the US-Israeli war on the country

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Iranian strikes hit Gulf countries as war continues

The New Arab Staff

28 March, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) meets with the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) at al-Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi

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Zelensky agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 March, 2026

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UAE hit by heavy rain sparking fears of more flooding

The New Arab Staff

27 March, 2026

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Iran threatens to target Syrian hotels as part of war with US

The New Arab Staff

27 March, 2026

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a press briefing on the results of the talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Ukraine eyes Middle East deals on countering Iranian drones

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

27 March, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force Aerobatic Team, Fursan Al Emarat performs over the capital Abu Dhabi

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UAE willing to join global force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

27 March, 2026

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US-Israel war on Iran

Gulf states have a right to defend themselves against attacks

Fadel Abdulghany

Fadel Abdulghany

26 March, 2026

The United Arab Emirates flag flutters against the backdrop of the Abu Dhabi Skyline following a reported Iranian strike on March 1, 2026.

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How are Gulf states reacting to a potential US-Iran ceasefire?

Assiah Hamed

26 March, 2026

Cargo ships and tankers are seen off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on February 25, 2026. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP via Getty Images)

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Trump pauses attacks on energy plants, says talks going 'well'

The New Arab Staff

26 March, 2026

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US-Israel war on Iran

The US-Israel war on Iran has opened a regional Pandora’s box

Muhannad Ayyash

25 March, 2026

Many believe the UAE are funding the RSF's war crimes in Sudan

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UAE accused of covert arms routes to Sudan's RSF

The New Arab Staff

23 March, 2026

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Strait into Trouble

Hugo Goodridge

20 March, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens during a meeting between President Donald Trump and Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin

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US approves over $16 bn in arms sales to Gulf states

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

20 March, 2026

Drones

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What the Iran conflict means for the future of drone warfare

Francesco Salesio Schiavi

19 March, 2026

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How the war on Iran could impact Sudan's conflict

Mat Nashed

17 March, 2026