Trip by top Emirati diplomat, the first since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, comes as Damascus seeks economic opportunity and Gulf looks to counter Iran

State-owned Europe Asia Pipeline Company reportedly plans to fight decision after Environmental Protection Ministry refuses permits needed to ramp-up use of Red Sea terminal

As Gulf animus grows, Prince Faisal slams 'continuous dominance of Hezbollah over the political system' and Lebanese government's inability to steer country 'out of this tunnel'

Gulf states recalled their envoys from Beirut after a Lebanese minister criticized Saudi action against the Iran-backed Houthis

UAE and Bahrain Jewish leadership say that with new service for singles, young Jews 'more likely to get married here and establish their families here'

UAE announces it will withdraw ambassador to Beirut in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, says Emiratis will be 'prevented' from visiting Lebanon

Emirati authorities do not identify journalist held over comments that 'harm the public interest' made off-air ahead of Iraq game, which were then hacked and posted online

Nonprofit Start-Up Nation Central and Dubai International Financial Centre ink deal to advance tech relationships, primarily in fintech, digital security

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum signed off on use of NSO Group technology during legal custody battle

Foreign Ministry's Eliav Benjamin singles out country in comments on efforts to expand Abraham Accords, despite Muscat insisting deal will only come after peace with Palestinians