International

UAE Denies Role In Iran Water Facility Strike

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in an alleged strike on an Iranian desalination facility, pushing back against claims that Abu Dhabi had expanded its role in the widening regional conflict. The denial came as tensions remained high across the Gulf, with governments trying to contain fallout from the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war and […]

International

UAE Urges Residents To Stay In Safe Locations

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The United Arab Emirates issued a fresh public safety advisory after authorities said they were responding to an incoming missile threat, as the wider Iran-linked conflict continued to spill across the Gulf. Residents were told to remain in safe locations and follow official updates, underlining the seriousness of the alert as air defence systems were […]

International

UAE Intercepts Missiles And Drones In New Barrage

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: UAE Intercepts Missiles And Drones In New Barrage The United Arab Emirates said Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones on Sunday, marking another escalation in the widening Gulf conflict. Emirati authorities said the attacks were largely intercepted, though some drone debris fell inside the country. UAE Says Iran Fired 16 […]

International

UAE to Launch First National Passenger Rail in 2026

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The United Arab Emirates is set to launch its first national passenger rail service in 2026, marking a major expansion of the country’s transport infrastructure. The service will be operated by Etihad Rail, which is building a rail network connecting all seven emirates. Routes and Connectivity The passenger trains will run on the existing national […]

International

UAE Halts Islamabad Airport Outsourcing Plan

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

Plans to outsource the management of Islamabad International Airport have been halted after the United Arab Emirates withdrew interest from the project. Pakistani officials said the proposed arrangement, which involved handing operations to a foreign entity, has been put on hold with no new timeline announced. UAE Steps Back From Project The UAE was among […]

International

UAE President Joins US ‘Board of Peace’

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join the newly formed “Board of Peace,” a global initiative launched to support peace and reconstruction efforts, starting with Gaza and possibly broadening to other conflicts. What UAE Said The UAE’s foreign […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Saudi–Pakistan Pact Was Loud. India–UAE Pact Is Structural And That Makes It More Dangerous

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is

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India and UAE Leaders Fast-Track Strategic Ties in Delhi

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks in New Delhi on 19 January 2026, focusing on deepening cooperation in defence, energy, trade and technology during the UAE leader’s official visit. Key Agreements and Targets The two sides agreed to work towards a Strategic Defence Partnership framework […]

International

UAE President Arrives in India for Bilateral Talks

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in India on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a focus on advancing cooperation across key strategic areas. Focus on Trade and Strategic Partnership The discussions are expected to cover […]

Op-Eds Opinion

What India Actually Gains From Finding Oil in Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The news that Indian public sector companies have discovered oil in Abu Dhabi has been widely projected as a major breakthrough. Headlines have done what they usually do, suggesting a leap towards energy security and implying that India has struck oil abroad in a way that meaningfully alters its dependence on imports. The reality is […]