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Abdulla Balalaa, UAE assistant minister of foreign affairs for energy and sustainability, spoke to Al-Monitor about the situation in the Gulf along with the UAE's focus on promoting privatization in the water sector and the 2026 UN Water Conference.

US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for their lack of support during Strait of Hormuz tensions. He stated they were useless when needed and that they required American assistance. Trump praised Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar for their help.

Alleged Kinahan cartel leader Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai in a covert operation involving Irish and UAE authorities on organized crime charges.

It means the US will be facilitating maritime trade at other countries like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Iraq.

Shipping data shows vessels turning back or rerouting as US prepares to enforce blockade on Iran-linked traffic