Dubai

Gunman breaks into cockpit in hijack attempt

Armed passenger forces way into cockpit in attempt to hijack Bangladeshi flight to Dubai.

Rabbi invited to Abu Dhabi by the Pope

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding President Rabbi Marc Schneier hails recognition of Jewish community of Dubai.

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First synagogue in Dubai

The small Jewish community in Dubai founds first synagogue in city amid thawing relations with Israel.

Communications Minister detained at Dubai airport

Communications Minister Ayoob Kara detained by authorities in Dubai after being late to the airport.

Minister heads to Dubai as Israel makes diplomatic push in Gulf

Israeli minister calls for 'peace and security' during visit to Dubai, the latest event in Israel's bid for closer ties with Gulf states.

Dubai flight to JFK quarantined after passengers reported sick

Emirates Airline plane quarantined upon landing in NY, after passengers became ill during flight.

Watch: Crash Landing in Dubai

An Emirates plane crash landed in Dubai after it caught fire mid-air.

Dubai authorities release fatwa against stealing WiFi

Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department says it's against Islamic law to use neighbor's WiFi without permission.

Dubai security chief: Let’s accept Israel

‘Without the Jews, Arabs would not know how to deposit money in the bank,’ tweets top official, suggests dropping Palestinian state idea.

Watch: Arab clothing and Jewish Tzitzit in Dubai

Why was United Hatzalah's president walking around the streets of Dubai dressed in Arabic and Jewish clothing?

Dubai deluxe hotel smolders on into 2016

UAE authorities investigate massive fire adjacent to world's tallest building on New Year's Eve, as smoke continues to cover the hotel.

Can the Dubai Model Inspire Arabs?

Watch: Dubai fire breaks out next to world's tallest skyscraper

Less than 2 hours to New Year's Eve fireworks display, huge hotel catches fire in center of UAE metropolis.

Assassination of senior Hamas figure revisited

'Eliminating Mahmoud al-Mabhouh was a success,' former Mossad official Mishka Ben-David notes in new film on the assassination.

Hollywood Stars Go Muslim in Dubai for New Year

Supermodel celebs Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez while in Dubai for new year post unusual selfies - and we don't mean the bikini ones.

Dubai Company To Build Ferris Wheel in Jerusalem?

Proposal received for giant ferris wheel as temporary attraction for Independence Day; Councilman King slams 'money to enemy state.'

'Qatar Judicial System Has Kidnapped Us'

US couple sentenced to three years and fined over death of adopted daughter, notes 'ridiculous' case accused them of 'organ trafficking.'

Arab MK Who Aided Hezbollah Forced To Flee Again

Former MK Bishara fled Israel after helping guide Hezbollah rockets -- now Dubai wants him out for 'Israeli plot.'

Report: Canada Hiding Mossad Agent Who Killed Hamas Terrorist

Iranian-Canadian being investigated for spying says agent who helped assassinate Hamas leader in Dubai living under assumed identity.

Minister Shalom to Head Israeli Delegation to UAE

Minister of Energy and Water's visit to Abu Dhabi conference marks the first visit of an Israeli delegation to the UAE since 2010.

Dubai: American Detained For Parody Video About Youth Culture

US citizen being held in maximum security prison, with no end in sight, over YouTube parody video about UAE teenagers.

Dubai: Woman Threatens to Blow Herself Up after Domestic Dispute

Uzbek woman who caused 13 hours of panic at the Dubai prosecution HQ was wearing a fake explosive belt.

Israeli Soccer Player Ousted From Training Session in Dubai

An Israeli soccer player was forced to miss his team’s visit to Dubai as a result of ongoing political tensions between Israel and the UAE.

Assad's Only Sister Defects to Dubai

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's 52-year-old sister Bushra has reportedly fled the country with her children, defecting to Dubai.

New Boycott: U. of Texas Cancels Book Including Israelis

A PA woman author found a way to force the Univ. of Texas not to publish a book on women in the Middle East - because it includes Israelis.

Hamas Terrorist's Family to Sue Over Israeli Spy Thriller

Relatives of Hamas member Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, killed in a Dubai hit in 2010, plan to block release of movie about the hit.

Dubai Hit Inspires Israeli Spy Thriller

A French-Israeli director is producing a spy thriller about the 2010 killing of Hamas terrorist Mahmoud al-Mabhouh starring Bar Rafaeli

Dubai Police Chief: Islamists Plotting Against Gulf

Dubai's top cop says the Muslim Brotherhood is plotting to seize power in the six Gulf arab monarchies by 2016.

The Camel Sale Murder

In the United Arab Emirates camels are serious business. Deadly serious.

Dubai Sheikh: If Iran Attacks, Israel Will Wipe It Off the Map

Ahmadinejad has threatened to wipe Israel off the map, but his own cities may disappear if he attacks Israel, the UAE says.

Dubai Police Commander Cites Israel's 'Dangerous Influence'

Dubai's police commander has called for an 'Interpol-like' agency for GCC countries citing Israel's 'dangerous influence.'

Second Westerner Claims Torture in Dubai

An American man says he was tortured in Dubai, one month after a British tourist was killed in prison.

Investors Stuck in Dubai Real Estate Crash

International investors have learned the hard way about the legal quagmire surrounding development in Dubai's real estate market.

Poland Hands Israeli Diplomat to Germany Over Dubai Killing

Poland is handing an Israeli diplomat over to Germany for prosecution in connection with the assassination of a top Hamas terrorist.

Ireland Expels Israeli Diplomat Over Dubai Hit

Ireland announces it will expel an Israeli diplomat over forged passports in the January assassination of a Hamas terrorist in Dubai.

Israel and UAE: Diamonds are the Region's Best Friends

Israel's diamond industry is accomplishing what decades of diplomacy has not -- a quiet agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

Despite War on Terror, Australia Expels Israeli Diplomat

Australia expels Israeli diplomat, protesting four cloned passports used to fight terrorism. Israel supporters complain of double standard.

Dubai Fallout: Irish Town, Australia, Snub Israel

Fallout from Dubai: An Irish town rips, snubs Israel’s ambassador, Australia cancels screening of an Israel movie, and Israelis unwelcome in UAE.

Netanyahu a Wanted Man for Killing Terrorist, Say Dubai Police

Dubai’s police chief wants Netanyahu arrested for the elimination of Hamas terrorist Mabhouh. Hamas claims that Jordan and Egypt helped kill him.

Europe Puts Israel Under the Gun in Dubai Passport ‘Scandal’

The killing of Hamas co-founder al-Mabhouh turns into the “Dubai Debacle.” Israel faces EU heat over alleged use of false diplomatic passports.

New PA Private Equity Fund to Help PA Independence

Two private Arab investment firms are planning to lay the groundwork to help fund the PA's declaration of independence in two years.

Hamas Threatens Revenge on Jews Outside Israel

Hamas threatened to attack Jews outside Israel for assassinating a Hamas co-founder. It implicated Uzi Landau in the counterterrorist operation.

Goodbye to Dubai; Israelis not Affected

The Arab world’s refusal to recognize Israel helped Israelis to escape the fallout of the Dubai financial debacle. Most diamond firms stayed away.