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Philippe Naggar

Philippe Naggar

Philippe Naggar is a French-Egyptian journalist. Based in Abu Dhabi, he covers news across the Middle East and the Gulf region. He previously lived for several years in Tehran, giving him a solid expertise on Iran

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Trump: Iran has promised, no nuclear weapon, ever

Iran

Trump: Iran has promised, no nuclear weapon, ever

President Donald Trump announced that Iran has committed to never obtaining a nuclear weapon, whether by building or buying one, marking a potentially significant breakthrough in negotiations to end the US-Iran war.

The World Cup's most uncomfortable visa application

Iran

The World Cup's most uncomfortable visa application

Iran's Football Federation has asked FIFA to help obtain multi-entry visas for its players so they can travel between their Mexican base camp and their matches in the United States, federation president Mehdi Taj announced Thursday.

Abu Dhabi's soft power in Africa runs on asphalt

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi's soft power in Africa runs on asphalt

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is making significant strides across three infrastructure projects in Africa, with road rehabilitation programmes in Togo, Madagascar and Nigeria progressing at pace.

Hajj attendance surges despite regional conflict

Saudi Arabia

Hajj attendance surges despite regional conflict

More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj, a figure that already exceeds last year's foreign arrivals, with the pilgrimage itself not beginning until Monday.

The IRGC tried to infiltrate Kuwait. It didn't go as planned

Kuwait

The IRGC tried to infiltrate Kuwait. It didn't go as planned

Kuwait has revealed that four Iranian military officers arrested in early May while attempting to enter the country by sea have confessed to belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and being tasked with infiltrating Bubiyan Island, Kuwait's largest island located close to the Iranian coast.

UAE pushes to break dependence on Hormuz

United Arab Emirates

UAE pushes to break dependence on Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is moving decisively to reduce its vulnerability to Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Abu Dhabi ordering the acceleration of a new pipeline project that would allow hydrocarbon exports to bypass the strategic - and currently disrupted - waterway.

Abu Dhabi builds its case against Tehran

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi builds its case against Tehran

The United Arab Emirates announced Thursday the creation of a dedicated committee to document Iranian attacks on its territory and their consequences, in preparation for potential legal proceedings at national and international levels.

Trump on Truth Social: Iran's plan is 'Can't imagine' acceptable

Iran

Trump on Truth Social: Iran's plan is 'Can't imagine' acceptable

Donald Trump has cast serious doubt on the prospects of a swift diplomatic resolution with Iran, posting a characteristically blunt message on his Truth Social network that suggests any plan submitted by Tehran will face a very high bar in Washington.

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