Category: United Arab Emirates

U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy, Made More Than $250 Million While in Government

The New York Times – Business:
A disclosure shows that Steve Witkoff collected nearly $107 million in 2025 from a holding company that includes a crypto business owned by his family and President Trump’s.
Crypto, Gold and Foreign Money: Is This What the Presidency Is Now?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
And how Trump gets away with it.
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
Two Binance Employees Detained in the U.A.E. Amid Police Inquiries

The New York Times – Business:
The detentions of the workers, who have been released, are a sign of legal pressure that the world’s largest crypto exchange faces in the Emirates, which is home to its main regulator.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
Trump Pulled in at Least $2.2 Billion in 2025, Financial Disclosure Shows

The New York Times – Business:
The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.