Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, announced a major entertainment project to address declining visitor numbers caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
United Nations Security Council members strongly condemn the attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant by unmanned aerial vehicles reportedly originating from Iraq.
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office claimed Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates after Middle East hostilities erupted, but the Gulf nation denied the report.
The US ambassador to the United Nations announced that the United Arab Emirates is utilizing the Iron Dome air defense system, which was transferred by Israel.
President Trump's fluctuating stance, from tough to lenient, on Iran has Gulf allies concerned that the US may abandon the region and withdraw from the conflict, analysts say.
UAE's Ministry of Defense said its air defense intercepted "Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles" for the second consecutive day, but the Iranian military stated it did not attack the country.
The decision to leave OPEC, coupled with a series of independent diplomatic and security moves, indicates the UAE is pursuing its own course to reshape its position in the Middle East, according to experts.
