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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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Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?
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Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?

Monday 3 November 2025
Emirati role is more noticeable. UN and media reports suggest that Abu Dhabi is providing funding, logistics, and weapons to the RSF.  Here a question presents itself: Why are the Emiratis going to the great lengths to back a militant force accused of genocide and war crimes? 1. Sudan's g ...
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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 ،
Emiratis in financial and logistical support to the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is observable in many reports published by the UN as well as Western media outlets like the BBC and Reuters. But what is overlooked in this developing story is the security and militar ...
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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 ،
New equations forming in Horn of Africa Imad Harb, an expert at the Washington DC-based Arab Center, warns that the RSF's seizure of Al-Fashir will effectively partition Sudan, triggering further conflict across the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. Harb outlines several potential consequ ...
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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 ،
Emirati company in Colombia and sent to Sudan via the UAE and Libya. They have been integrated into the “Desert Wolves” battalion under the command of the rebels.  According to the Colombian government, these individuals were deceived. They had been promised work protecting oil fac ...
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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 ،
New Delhi made massive investments in infrastructure and development projects during the previous Afghan government and is now actively seeking to engage with the Taliban. This persistent Indian outreach is viewed as a serious threat to Islamabad's interests. Pakistan religious schools' rol ...
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US Military Cargo Flown from UAE To Israel
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US Military Cargo Flown from UAE To Israel

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
New York Times/Siena poll found that a majority of Americans oppose US economic and military aid to Israel. Despite publicly criticizing the Gaza war, the UAE maintains relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. Israeli media also say a rail link project connecting the UAE to Israeli-held ter ...
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
Analysis

UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025 ،
Emirati normalization with h Israel under what is called by the West Abraham Accords run counter to the red line of the Algerian foreign policy. Additionally, media reports alleging the involvement of Emirati-linked networks in Algeria’s ethnic and identity debates have inflamed domestic sens ...
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
New openings for Sana’a to build fresh channels with tribes and elites in Hadhramaut and al-Mahrah as traditional rival forces pull back. - A diminished Omani role in Al-Mahrah: Oman has long been a pivotal actor in al-Mahrah due to geographic, social, and security linkages. But the rise of U ...
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The Strategic Enigma in Baku-Abu Dhabi Alliance
Analysis

The Strategic Enigma in Baku-Abu Dhabi Alliance

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
Emirati foreign ministry in a statement said that the “Strategic Committee” between the two countries has “underscored the depth of mutual partnership and the common strategic view”, adding that the two countries are ready to enhance their interactions in top priority areas t ...
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?

Sunday 14 December 2025 ،
Emirati intra-factional rivalries. Decline of PLC and intensification of sectarian rivalry Field developments show that the PLC is literally on the verge of collapse. Its authority over the armed groups and security institutions in the south is minimum and its members are more mouthpieces of conf ...

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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.