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6 stories from Middle East Affairs.
UAE pardons Egyptian poet al-Qaradawi after 10-year sentence
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, whose family is the son of an influential Islamic scholar.
Chinese carmaker Rocks opens Abu Dhabi factory to produce Adamas vehicles
Chinese carmaker Rocks has begun producing its Adamas vehicles at a new factory in Abu Dhabi, backed by the emirate's government investment office and aligned with national industrial strategy.
Trump attacks New York governor over mosque visit, sparking debate on religious respect
Donald Trump attacked New York Governor Cathy Hochul on his Truth Social platform after she wore a headscarf during an official visit to an Islamic center in New York City.
Airlines stagger return to Middle East routes amid operational uncertainty
International airlines are resuming some Middle East services while maintaining suspensions on other routes, with cancellations on some lines extending into early 2027.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri opens at Abu Dhabi waterfront
The Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi combines heritage design elements with modern amenities across a sprawling waterfront property.
Global hubs depend on each other to weather crises, analyst argues
Leading economic centers form an interdependent network rather than competing in isolation, according to analysis of how the UAE and Singapore absorbed recent shocks.
