Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Coverage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in the Nexus archive.
- UAE denies Israeli PM’s claim of ‘historic’ visit
The UAE has denied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that he made a secret visit to Abu Dhabi during the war to secure a historic breakthrough. While Netanyahu's office confirmed the visit deepened cooperation, the UAE foreign ministry rejected reports of the alleged visit as false and insisted ties are conducted transparently through the Abraham Accords framework. The disagreement highlights tensions between the countries' defense coordination and Abu Dhabi's desire to distance itself from Netanyahu's policies.
- UAE makes major investment pledges in Damascus
The UAE has made major investment pledges in Damascus, with Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar announcing nearly $18 billion in tourism and real estate projects. The move signals Abu Dhabi's growing strategic alignment with Syria's new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, including plans to renovate the Umayyad Mosque and surrounding historic districts.