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United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the southwest; it shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. As of 2024, the UAE has an estimated population of over 10 million; Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion and Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

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avg impact · HIGH
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critical+
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last event

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17 events · 90 days
Mar 12CRITICALUAE Intercepts Attacks from Iran Amid Ongoing ConflictUnited Arab EmiratesMar 12ELEVATEDBelgium's Military Support Requested by Gulf NationsSaudi ArabiaMar 11ELEVATEDIranian Entrepreneurs in Dubai Fear Retaliation Amid Growing TensionsDubaiMar 11CRITICALIran Intensifies Attacks on UAE in Response to US and Israeli ActionsUnited Arab EmiratesMar 10HIGHUAE's Role in U.S.-Israeli Military Actions Toward IranUnited Arab EmiratesMar 9HIGHThe United Arab Emirates is caught in the fog of warUnited Arab EmiratesMar 7CRITICALIran Conflict Escalates as Oil Prices SurgeTehranMar 7HIGHIran's Stance on Military EngagementIranMar 7HIGHIran's Non-Aggression Assurance Amidst ConflictTehranMar 7ELEVATEDIranian President Restricts Military ActionTehranMar 7HIGHIran Conflict Escalates with Regional TensionsTehranMar 7HIGHIran President Claims Forces Told Not to Attack Nearby StatesTehran

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IP
Iran President
IP
Iranian President
MD
Minister of Defense