Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Coverage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Nexus archive.
- Former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Qatiri emir who led Qatar from 1995 to 2013, died at 74. His reign saw Qatar's rise as a global energy and media power, including the launch of Al Jazeera and the 2022 World Cup hosting. He abdicated in favor of his son Sheikh Tamim in 2013.
- UAE, Kuwait assured of US commitment to Gulf states’ security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with UAE and Kuwaiti leaders to reaffirm Washington's commitment to Gulf security amid concerns over the US-Iran deal. Discussions focused on ensuring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Gulf states' concerns about Iran's missile program.
- Benjamin Netanyahu made secret trip to UAE at height of the Iran war
Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates to meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the height of the Iran war, leading to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE. The meeting is a milestone in a rapidly developing Middle East alliance. This development has significant implications for regional politics.