Dr Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali

Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

The UAE as a model in the face of Iranian aggression

Security, diplomacy and resilience combine in a time of crisis

The UAE model combines defensive firmness, diplomacy, and economic resilience to absorb shocks and protect national sovereignty without being drawn into an uncalculated, full-scale confrontation.

Beyond a ceasefire: What Gulf expects from Iran talks

A lasting deal requires regional guarantees and accountability, not just temporary relief

Iran must commit to the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation, while excluding all formulas and proposals related to transit fees, revenue-sharing arrangements, or their presentation in manipulative forms.

Iran’s dangerous gamble against the GCC

Missile and drone attacks expose Tehran’s hostility as Gulf states defend sovereignty

A photograph shows the damage in the aftermath of a drone strike in the Seef district of Manama on March 10, 2026.

Nation-building is vision, not experimentation

The UAE model shows development succeeds through strategy, identity and foresight

Building nations requires a strong foundation for developmental and structural institutions, as well as for people, national identity, and the regulatory frameworks that govern the state.

UAE-Russia ties enter new era of strategic cooperation

High-level visits, growing trade, and shared diplomacy drive relations forward

Over the years, UAE-Russia relations have grown deeper.

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