https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/uae/ The latest Flip News stories on UAE. en-GB Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:23:27 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/world/2026-09-30-2305-uae-muslim-council-condemn-ben-gvir-al-aqsa/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/2026-09-30-2305-uae-muslim-council-condemn-ben-gvir-al-aqsa/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The UAE and the Muslim Council of Elders have strongly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with hundreds of settlers, warning of a 'provocative escalation'. Sarah Whitfield Al-Aqsa Israel UAE Ben-Gvir The National https://flipnews.co.uk/world/iran-warns-uae-netanyahu-visit/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/iran-warns-uae-netanyahu-visit/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned Benjamin Netanyahu's unannounced Sunday visit to Abu Dhabi, warning of 'the very dangerous consequences' of Israel's presence in the region and urging regional governments not to let their territory become a platform for destabilising actions. Sarah Whitfield Iran UAE Netanyahu Middle East Mehr News Agency / The Times of Israel https://flipnews.co.uk/world/sandeep-mistry-arrested-uae-extradition/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/sandeep-mistry-arrested-uae-extradition/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The CBI has arrested Sandeep Mistry, an associate of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, in Mumbai after his extradition from the UAE in the multi-crore PNB fraud case; a special court remanded him to judicial custody till 6 October. Sarah Whitfield India CBI Nirav Modi Sandeep Mistry PNB scam extradition UAE The Hindu (PTI) https://flipnews.co.uk/world/saudi-defence-minister-invites-uae-vp-yemen-thaw/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/saudi-defence-minister-invites-uae-vp-yemen-thaw/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Saudi defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has invited UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit the kingdom on Tuesday, the first publicly announced invitation for a face-to-face meeting since the two fell out over Yemen. Sarah Whitfield Saudi Arabia UAE Yemen Houthis Middle East Reuters https://flipnews.co.uk/world/netanyahu-denies-oct7-warnings-libel-threat/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/netanyahu-denies-oct7-warnings-libel-threat/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT Israel's prime minister has publicly denied reports that Egypt and the UAE warned him of Hamas's planned attack, says he will sue, and blames former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. Sarah Whitfield Israel Benjamin Netanyahu October 7 Hamas Egypt UAE Ronen Bar The Times of Israel; Geo.tv https://flipnews.co.uk/business/maldives-uae-eagle-hills-20bn-waterfront/ https://flipnews.co.uk/business/maldives-uae-eagle-hills-20bn-waterfront/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Maldives has signed a commercial terms agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills for a waterfront and marina project at Ras Malé, described by the government as the largest foreign investment programme in its history. Tom Ellery Maldives UAE Eagle Hills Mohamed Alabbar foreign investment Ras Malé economy The Hindu https://flipnews.co.uk/celebrity/dubai-ahmed-bin-rashid-death/ https://flipnews.co.uk/celebrity/dubai-ahmed-bin-rashid-death/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning after the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai's Ruler, aged 76. Maya Lindqvist Dubai UAE royal death Al Maktoum mourning The Times of India