‘It’s not sustainable’: High cost of using fighter planes to down cheap Iranian drones
Gulf states’ reliance on jets to battle waves of inexpensive Shaheds is testing their finances, pilots and planes
United Arab Emirates
How will Gulf states react to Trump’s latest statement?
Oman remains the sole member of the six-member Gulf Co-operation Council to condemn the war on Iran
Number of Irish citizens seeking consular help abroad at highest level since Covid pandemic
Iran crisis leads to surge in requests for assistance from Department of Foreign Affairs
US touts progress in Iran as Trump floats ‘winding down’ war
Conflict, now in its fourth week, has sent energy prices soaring
Irish woman who fled ‘very wealthy’ husband in UAE over alleged abuse granted safety order
Husband alleges woman ‘wrongfully’ took child to Ireland and is seeking their return to Gulf state
All sides in Middle East war play down ceasefire prospects
Tehran says it is open to negotiating with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Trump rejects peace overtures and calls on countries to send ships to Strait of Hormuz
White House clearly not interested in ending the war, now going into its third week, say Omani diplomatic sources
US offering up to $10 million for information on Iran’s supreme leader and other senior officials
Live updates as attacks continue in the Middle East
British tourist among 20 charged in Dubai over videos of Iranian missile strikes
Cybercrime law bans posting, sharing and commenting on material that could disturb public security
What is happening at the Strait of Hormuz and why could it trigger a cost-of-living crisis?
Millions of barrels of oil and shipments of gas are being held up at major shipping route following outbreak of war
‘It was scary at times’: Relief at Dublin Airport as second Gulf repatriation flight lands
Passengers and their families speak highly of Irish Embassy and UAE government efforts to keep them safe and informed
Trump’s ‘little excursion’ could leave Iran even more fragmented, unstable and violent
For now, the most likely outcome is a shift to even greater levels of authoritarian control. Beyond that, the future is less certain
War analysis: Global oil supply choked off by Iran’s attacks on UAE as expats flee
Saudi Arabia also targeted; major oil supplier warns of catastrophic implications from Strait of Hormuz closure
Water is now a weapon in the expanding Middle East war
Strikes on desalination plants in Iran and the Gulf have opened a perilous new front in the conflict
Why have the Kinahans not left their base in UAE for the past four years?
Gardaí say fear of losing their liberty when they cross a border has made Dubai their gilded cage, though they live openly there
Israel and US continue wide-scale strikes on Iran as chances of ceasefire talks downplayed
Trump ‘nowhere near’ deciding on whether or not to send US troops into Iran with Israeli strikes on Lebanon ongoing
The Dubai dream is over. Irish expats can no longer suspend their disbelief
Dubai always demanded expats suspend their disbelief. Now the US military intervention in Iran and Iran’s retribution against Gulf states is forcing some to re-evaluate
Flames rise over Iranian capital as war with Israel and US continues
Netanyahu promises ‘many surprises’ for next phase of conflict amid Tehran strikes on US bases in neighbouring Gulf states
Irish troops in Lebanon ‘well and accounted for’ as hostilities rage between Israel and Hizbullah
US says it struck Iranian drone carrier at sea; more than 200 killed in Israeli air strikes on Beirut
‘I’ve no idea when I’ll get home from my trip’: The Irish stuck in Middle East transit
Irish woman on way to Philippines spent night sheltering in bathtub as windows of hotel shook
Trump demands a say on Iran’s next leader as Middle East war spirals
Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states
How shrinking weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
US allies in region have burned through defensive munitions as they fend off Iranian barrages
First trickle of stranded Irish arrive home from Gulf states as war continues to spread
Inside Politics: Prices of heating oil soar amid allegations of gouging
‘I didn’t think I would get out’: First flight from Dubai since start of Middle East war lands in Dublin Airport
Passengers describe alarms in the middle of the night and seeing missile trails in United Arab Emirates
How to fly from Ireland to Australia, New Zealand or Asia during the Middle East conflict: What’s the best route to take?
There are many options, but air travellers face higher prices, longer journeys and added stopovers
As many as 2,000 Irish people stranded in Gulf states due to Iran war, says Helen McEntee
Minister for Foreign Affairs expects Taoiseach to raise concerns about US-Israel attacks during White House meeting
Iran executes Khamenei’s plan to spread regional war
Strikes on energy facilities and targets across Middle East form strategy devised to sow chaos in retaliation for US and Israeli attack
Irish citizens in UAE could be bussed to Oman if Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights remain restricted
Senior officials and Ministers met in Dublin earlier to discuss the escalating crisis in Middle East and Gulf region
Why have the US and Israel attacked Iran? Why has Dubai been hit? Could the conflict spread?
Your questions answered as fighting in the region continues
What is the situation for Irish tourists in Dubai and other parts of the Gulf?
Airspace remains closed in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and elsewhere due to ongoing attacks and the risk of further strikes from Iran
Gleaming image of Dubai as a safe haven shaken by Iranian missiles and drones
More than 100 people injured and at least four killed after hundreds of missiles and drones strike cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha
‘It’s a scary place right now’: Irish in Middle East told to shelter in place
The Department of Foreign Affairs is maintaining ‘close touch with the airlines’ and in ‘very close contact with EU partners’
In the wake of internal dispute and reorganisation, Dublin’s Clonskeagh mosque reopens
Koranic school at Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland will remain closed for foreseeable future
Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi conclude with prisoner exchange
Ukrainian authorities confirm exchange has taken place after sides agreed to swap 157 prisoners of war each
Number of Ukrainians killed in war with Russia estimated at 55,000, says Zelenskiy
Officials from Kyiv and Moscow hold ‘productive’ talks in UAE as fighting continues
US and Iran engage in shadow-boxing as US armada arrives in Gulf
Tehran warns of attacks against Washington’s regional allies and assets if it is targeted
Ireland’s largest mosque to reopen in time for Ramadan after nine-month hiatus
Judge recuses himself in court case related to Islamic Cultural Centre’s operator
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet in Abu Dhabi for talks aimed at ending war
Kyiv facing increasing pressure from US to reach peace deal but no signs of compromise showing over Donbas territory
US Gulf allies warnings play key role in Trump’s stepping back from Iran intervention
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have been engaged in a joint effort to highlight risks of military strikes
Yemeni forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, reclaim territory from separatists
Military operation appears to have turned the tide in a proxy clash between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Spike in Saudi Arabia-UAE tensions is good news for Houthis, bad news for US and China
Saudi Arabian air strikes on a southern Yemeni port targeted weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates to local separatist forces
Saudi Arabia strikes port in Yemen as tensions escalate with United Arab Emirates
Riyadh directly blames Abu Dhabi for arming southern separatists
Why Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland is controversial
Move is part of Tel Aviv’s struggle for regional influence against Iran and Turkey
Murder-accused Sean McGovern granted legal aid by Special Criminal Court
McGovern faces charges of murder of Noel Kirwan in December 2016 and directing a criminal organisation
Penneys owner Primark marks Middle East entry with Kuwait store
High street fashion retailer to open three stores in Dubai in 2026
Revolut co-founder Nik Storonsky shifts his residency from UK to UAE
Change in billionaire’s country of residence disclosed in Companies House filing
Qatar hosts Arab summit over Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate in Geneva
Belfast-based lawyer Paul Tweed was defamed in book by expert in Middle East, High Court rules
Dr Andreas Krieg’s book claimed lawyer allegedly acted unprofessionally by sending cease and desist letters to critics
Why the UAE’s intervention in West Bank carries real weight
It was the most prominent of the three Arab states to sign diplomatic accords with Israel when Trump was first in office
Israel drops plan to annex parts of West Bank after ‘red line’ warning
Emirati officials warn Israeli sovereignty over occupied territory would destroy diplomatic agreement
Fighting in Sudan’s civil war has reached a strategic crossroad
Both sides in the conflict have set their sights on taking Kordofan, where catastrophe looms and most aid groups can’t enter
Irish deal-making up 4%, bucking European trend
Reasons for ‘cautious optimism’ despite global macro headwinds, says law firm William Fry
Hizbullah and Iran suspected of involvement in MV Matthew smuggling operation
Investigators believe Kinahan organised crime group among transnational gangs linked to €157m seizure
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