Fully autonomous cars competed in the first international edition of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League in Imola, Italy, on Saturday. The cars have no human drivers and are instead driven completely by AI. CNN’s Ivana Scatola was there to watch the action.
White House Envoy Steve Witkoff met last weekend with the national security adviser of the United Arab Emirates to discuss next steps on Iran, according to two sources with knowledge of the meeting. Why it matters: The talks, which weren't announced by the White House and haven't been reported until now, took place amid the Trump administration's push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while choking Iran economically. Witkoff met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed al Nahyan (TBZ) on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. - The UAE has been the key partner in the U.S.-led operation to reopen and guide oil tankers through the strait. It is also critical to the success of the U.S. economic pressure campaign against Iran. - TBZ is one of the UAE's…
Performance-enhancing drugs like testosterone are more popular than ever, and not just in sports. From social media influencers to podcasters and politicians, talk about getting on “T” seems to be everywhere. CNN’s Isobel Yeung takes you inside the boom in testosterone and why it’s being used by men of all ages. Stream The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze now on the CNN app. https://cnn.it/4wCYFS2 0:00 "Tan, jacked and handsome" plus testosterone -- one influencer's recipe for success 4:25 Is “enhancing” the new “doping?" 5:10 Meet the Enhanced athletes training in Abu Dhabi 8:14 Should everyone be enhancing? #Health #Testosterone #News
The UAE blamed Iran for the attack and called on Tehran to stop what it described as unprovoked attacks on commercial vessels and to fully reopen the waterway.
AI:The United Arab Emirates has officially accused the Iranian regime of carrying out a targeted strike against an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest act of maritime aggression from Tehran. The UAE is demanding that Iran cease its unprovoked attacks on commercial vessels and move to fully reopen the critical waterway to ensure safe passage. This escalation highlights the ongoing pattern of hostility by the Iranian regime as it attempts to destabilize global energy markets through state-sponsored intimidation in international waters.Open
Flames and smoke rise from the port of Mokha during a strike in Yemen, Friday, August 4, 2026 (AP/Photo/Abdulnasser Alseddik) Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 15, 2026 ABU DHABI, United Arab [...]
AI:The United Arab Emirates has formally accused the Iranian regime of orchestrating drone strikes against two oil tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This latest act of maritime aggression by Tehran represents a calculated attempt to destabilize global energy markets and provoke regional conflict through blatant violations in international waters.Open
President Trump will speak from the White House on Friday afternoon as the administration marks a major milestone in expanding domestic nuclear energy, The announcement comes just over a year after Trump signed four executive orders seeking to quadruple the nation’s nuclear power, including making cutbacks to health and environmental considerations. The president will be joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, nuclear energy executives and other administration officials. The event also comes amid the controversial U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal announced this week. Trump, however, said the terms are conditional on the nation normalizing relations with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords. #trump…
In Abu Dhabi , the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, AI is as much a part of daily life as reporting a pothole or making a doctor's appointment or paying a parking ticket — because AI does all that for you. - Abu Dhabi, the capital of one of the world's wealthiest and most globalized business hubs, has near-universal adoption of an app that knows when you need to renew your national ID or health insurance or vehicle registration. - The app's "AutoGov" feature goes a step further: It handles the paperwork and pays what's owed without being asked. Why it matters: The UAE made a massive bet on AI, spending billions on infrastructure and research, backed by long-term thinking and alignment from top leaders. Before the war with…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was scheduled to meet with leaders in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain, which were targeted by Iranian attacks during the war.
Abu Dhabi, despite its previous Iran hawkism, appears to have facilitated peace between Washington and Tehran. The post The Strange Case of the United Arab Emirates appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs The Strange Case of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, despite its previous Iran hawkism, appears to have facilitated peace between Washington and Tehran. After the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February, the Gulf States found themselves in a very difficult position. It was a war that served not one of their interests. They had warned the U.S. against the war and lobbied hard to prevent it, and they exerted strenuous effort to stay out of it. And yet, they provide the platform for thirteen U.S. bases and 50,000 U.S. troops that has made the war on Iran possible. As American missiles rained down on Iran and…Open
Even as they make conciliatory comments, the Emiratis are deepening their alignment with the American bloc. The post The UAE Is Changing Rhetoric, Not Policy, Toward Iran appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs The UAE Is Changing Rhetoric, Not Policy, Toward Iran Even as they make conciliatory comments, the Emiratis are deepening their alignment with the American bloc. With recent military clashes in the Gulf, combined with continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon and Gaza , the U.S.–Iran ceasefire is increasingly vulnerable to violence in the region. Regardless of the ceasefire’s fate, the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has created a new reality in the Gulf, rendering the pre-February 28 status quo largely obsolete. Yet despite their shared concerns over regional stability, the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states…Open