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UAE shuts down ‘Iran-backed terror network’ after Gulf strikes

Emirati authorities said the group was posing as a commercial business and that its members have been arrested

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A smoke plume rises from a fire near Dubai International Airport following an Iranian strike on March 16, 2026 (Getty Images)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, visiting victims injured in Iranian strikes (Image: X)

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Amid Iran’s missile barrage, UAE emerges as pillar of new Middle East order

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Israel in talks with Gulf states after Iran strikes civilian areas

By Jamie Shapiro

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Shining a light on the menorah – the symbol that defines Judaism

By Simon Eder

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a meeting with US President Biden in the Oval Office at the White House on September 23, 2024 (Getty Images)

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UAE reportedly poised to take over control of civil administration in Gaza

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Members of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood and opposition parties during a demonstration to protest against Israeli 'violations' at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque on July 31, 2015 (Getty Images)

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UK failed to respond to UAE concerns about campus extremism and the British public will bear the cost

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Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Image: Getty Images)

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UK government ‘ignored’ UAE warning about Islamist extremism in British universities

By Jamie Shapiro

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UAE stops funding students coming to Britain over fears of Islamist radicalisation

The Gulf state has for years criticised the British government’s refusal to proscribe the Muslim Brotherhood

By Daniel Ben-David

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January 9, 2026 14:10

Protesters from London universities attend pro-Palestine demonstration in 2025 on second anniversary of October 7 attack on Israel (Dan Kitwood/Getty)

LFI chair becomes first British MP to fly directly from Israel to UAE

The group has called on government to create ‘special envoy’ to the Abraham Accords

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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March 26, 2025 11:50

LFI Chair Jon Pearce MP with Israel's President Isaac Herzog (Image: Labour Friends of Israel).

West Bank settler leaders visit UAE, marking first Yesha Council trip to Muslim country

‘A new world order requires new alliances and out-of-the-box thinking,’ said Yesha Council head Israel Ganz

By JC Reporter

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March 13, 2025 16:35

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Thousands of Chabad rabbis meet in the shadow of UAE murder

The annual meeting of Chabad emissaries happened just days after Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s murder in Abu Dhabi

By Jay Deitcher

5 min read

December 5, 2024 13:00

Rabbis recite a prayer at the annual group photo in front of the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters (Shmulie Grossbaum/Chabad.org)

By Simon Eder & Sharon Eder

UAE remains an enclave of peace and template for tolerance

The murder of Rabbi Kogan has given pause for thought but the Emiratis’ response shows their commitment to the Jewish community

3 min read

December 5, 2024 08:11

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UAE publishes names and photos of suspects in murder of Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan

The authorities are investigating the incident which Israeli officials suspect may be linked to antisemitism

By Ellie Grant

1 min read

November 25, 2024 11:27

The UAE have released the names and photos of the three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

By Zoe Strimpel

I no longer believe that the UAE is safe for Jews

Rabbi Avi Kogan’s murder shows there are too many Iranians operating in terror cells there

3 min read

November 25, 2024 08:56

Board of Deputies and Chief Rabbi condemn ‘despicable, senseless’ murder of UAE rabbi

Chabad UK also paid tribute to Zvi Kogan, who was found murdered outside Abu Dhabi

By JC Reporter

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November 24, 2024 11:20

Board of Deputies and Chief Rabbi condemn ‘despicable, senseless’ murder of UAE rabbi

Three men arrested after murder of Chabad rabbi in UAE

Mossad are believed to be investigating the disappearance of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

By JC Reporter

3 min read

November 23, 2024 23:57

Three men arrested after murder of Chabad rabbi in UAE

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UAE shuts down ‘Iran-backed terror network’ after Gulf strikes

Amid Iran’s missile barrage, UAE emerges as pillar of new Middle East order

Israel in talks with Gulf states after Iran strikes civilian areas

Shining a light on the menorah – the symbol that defines Judaism

UAE reportedly poised to take over control of civil administration in Gaza

UK failed to respond to UAE concerns about campus extremism and the British public will bear the cost

UK government ‘ignored’ UAE warning about Islamist extremism in British universities

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