The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/abu-dhabi/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Abu Dhabi | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/abu-dhabi/ 32 32 Drone strike hits Abu Dhabi nuclear plant; UAE, Saudi Arabia and UN watchdog condemn https://www.timesofisrael.com/drone-strike-hits-abu-dhabi-nuclear-plant-uae-saudi-arabia-and-un-watchdog-condemn/ Mon, 18 May 2026 00:20:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825572 No injuries or radiological release reported as attack sets generator on fire; UAE, hit hard by Iran, appears to blame strike on Tehran or its proxies; no one claims responsibility

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]]> Pentagon said prepping weeks-long ground operation in Iran, short of full invasion https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-said-prepping-weeks-long-ground-operation-in-iran-short-of-full-invasion/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:34:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790062 IRGC threatens American colleges in Middle East, hits aluminum plants in UAE, Bahrain, in response to US-Israeli strikes; Iran targets southern Israel in overnight missile attacks

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]]> What my madcap journey across the Middle East and to NYC taught me about the war https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-my-madcap-journey-across-the-middle-east-and-to-nyc-taught-me-about-the-war/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:33:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788058 I was one of the many in Israel to have a flight canceled, leading me on a trip by plane, train and automobile — literally — from Tel Aviv to Amman to Abu Dhabi to New York. It was anything but smooth

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]]> 9 injured as Iran fires 7 missile salvos at Israel within hours, many with cluster warheads https://www.timesofisrael.com/9-injured-as-iran-fires-7-missile-salvos-at-israel-within-hours-many-with-cluster-warheads/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:34:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787759 2 killed by intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi; homes, vehicles damaged in central, north Israel; Israeli Air Force carries out 'extensive' strikes targeting Iranian regime infrastructure

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]]> Newly released satellite images show damage dealt in Iran war across Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/newly-released-satellite-images-show-damage-dealt-in-iran-war-across-middle-east/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:03:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780426 Photos from first days of war reveal ships ablaze in Iran, military buildings destroyed in Abu Dhabi, and a fire at the world’s busiest airport for international travel in Dubai

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]]> 6 American soldiers killed, several seriously injured in war with Iran — US military https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-american-soldiers-killed-5-seriously-injured-in-war-with-iran-us-military/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:42:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765657 Central Command announces US casualties; Saudi Arabia downs Iranian missiles as explosions reported over Dubai, Doha; 2 injured by debris from intercepted drone in Abu Dhabi

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]]> UAE president seen in meeting with US senator after rumors spread over health issues https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-president-seen-in-meeting-with-us-senator-after-rumors-spread-over-health-issues/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:54:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757151 Lindsey Graham says he met Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan for an hour and a half, dismisses 'false narratives' of ill health; two reportedly discuss efforts to promote peace in region

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]]> Israeli reportedly held for nine days in Dubai due to mistaken identity https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-reportedly-held-for-nine-days-in-dubai-due-to-mistaken-identity/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:47:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731494 Authorities hold man believing he owed money for a rental car, offered to pay for missed flight once matter was clarified; attorney pans Israeli diplomats for poor response

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]]> Israeli defense tech firm Controp gets go-ahead to set up regional arm in Abu Dhabi https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-defense-tech-firm-controp-gets-go-ahead-to-set-up-regional-arm-in-abu-dhabi/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:39:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3675075 State-owned company wants to establish a subsidiary in the UAE to sell its electro-optical surveillance systems there and in neighboring countries

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]]> Israel’s UAE envoy said to anger Emiratis by violating country’s security protocols https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-uae-envoy-said-to-anger-emiratis-by-violating-countrys-security-protocols/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:31:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3621684 Yossi Shelley, the Netanyahu ally mired in controversy, shares photo from his Abu Dhabi embassy office on X, potentially revealing location amid heightened terror threat

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]]> Official: Israeli envoy to UAE ‘crossed a huge red line’ in Abu Dhabi bar https://www.timesofisrael.com/official-israeli-envoy-to-uae-crossed-a-huge-red-line-in-abu-dhabi-bar/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:42:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3609643&preview=true&preview_id=3609643 Source says Netanyahu ally Yossi Shelley offended hosts with his behavior toward women; reports say he fumed at guards, violated protocol

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]]> Israeli envoy to UAE reportedly to lose job after ‘undignified’ conduct at Abu Dhabi bar https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-envoy-to-uae-reportedly-to-lose-job-after-undignified-conduct-at-abu-dhabi-bar/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:12:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3609345 Netanyahu's associates said seeking new role for Yossi Shelley, amid fallout over incident in which he allegedly 'crossed boundaries of personal space'; PM's office denies TV report

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]]> Israeli AI cybersecurity startup valued at $1.1 billion after major funding round https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-ai-cybersecurity-startup-valued-at-1-1-billion-after-major-funding-round/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:07:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3484923 Founded by Shalev Hulio, former CEO of spyware firm NSO, and ex-Austria chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Dream Security looks to protect critical national infrastructure from attacks

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]]> UAE conglomerate buys $10m stake in Israeli tech security firm that detects drones https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-conglomerate-inks-10m-drone-tech-deal-to-buy-stake-in-israels-thirdeye/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:16:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470061 Abu Dhabi defense contractor EDGE to invest a further $12 million to develop and market Thirdeye Systems' electro-optical recognition products

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]]> Body of slain Chabad rabbi found in UAE; Israel condemns ‘antisemitic act of terror’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-slain-chabad-rabbi-found-in-uae-israel-condemns-antisemitic-act-of-terror/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 09:21:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3425801 Zvi Kogan's car reportedly found 150km. from Abu Dhabi; Uzbek nationals sent by Iran suspected to have killed him, fled to Turkey; PM vows to catch the killers; UAE angry, shocked

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