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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Al-Sharaa Reportedly Held Private Talks with Israeli Officials on UAE Soil
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Al-Sharaa Reportedly Held Private Talks with Israeli Officials on UAE Soil

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Emirates in April 2025, facilitated by the UAE. This marked a significant shift from Syria’s longstanding rejection of Israel. The meeting included top figures from the Israeli Mossad, National Security Council, and military intelligence, and aimed to establish a gradual normalization process ...
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Iran and UAE Call for Joint Efforts to Enhance Regional Security
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Iran and UAE Call for Joint Efforts to Enhance Regional Security

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
Emirates emphasized the importance of regional cooperation to maintain stability and security ALWAGHT- Top security officials from Iran and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the importance of regional cooperation to maintain stability and security. In a phone call with UAE National Security Advis ...
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
Emirates efforts for influence in Central Asia is a kind of competition with Turkey and Iran, as this region is not only the playground of Russia and China but also other actors like Iran and Turkey are active in this region. Similar environment For the UAE, presence and activity in the Central As ...
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
Emirates NBD stock. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (FTFADGI) pulled back 0.3 percent, logging losses for a fourth consecutive session. Bahrain’s stock index (BAX) edged down 0.2 percent, pointing to the significant financial market toll the bombardment is taking on the Arab Gulf states. Fu ...
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‘Habibi boycott Dubai’: UAE Criticized for Aiding RSF In Sudan
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‘Habibi boycott Dubai’: UAE Criticized for Aiding RSF In Sudan

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
Emirates have intensified following the Rapid Support Forces’ violent takeover of El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan. The UAE-backed militia committed widespread atrocities, with preliminary reports estimating over 2,000 civilian deaths within hours, including executions and people burned alive. ...
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Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?
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Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Emirates at the International Court of Justice , the UN's top court in The Hague, asserting that Abu Dhabi is complicit in genocide due to its support for the rebels. A calculation dangerous for Abu Dhabi The UAE's support to the RSF is driven by a mix of economic greed and geopolitical as ...
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
Emirates have taken part in joint war games both in Greece and Persian Gulf. Second area of influence: Sudan In Sudan, the cooperation is more indirect, focusing on long-term geopolitical goals. Direct contact between Israel and Sudanese factions remains officially unconfirmed. However, with the U ...
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Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?
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Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
Emirates interference in Sudan has complicated the situation in this country, signaling the economic lever and geopolitical ambitions of the UAE and Sudan. Control over Sudan's gold is the main driver of Abu Dhabi’s interference. The Persian Gulf country is seeking to maintain its place as ...
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
Emirates played a key role in paving the way for the overthrow of Sudan’s former president, Omar al-Bashir. After al-Bashir's ouster, Abu Dhabi rushed to cozy up to the transitional administration and shifted its foreign policy in a way to fit its interests. And now the Rapid Support Force ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Emirates model within Pakistan's borders. TTP militants have used Afghan soil as a launchpad for attacks against Pakistani security forces. While the Taliban government in Kabul has repeatedly denied any connection to the TTP, it has, in practice, refused to take decisive action against the gro ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.