Abu Dhabi's Mubadala led GCC sovereign wealth funds in the first nine months of 2026, deploying $26.2 billion globally. China, including Hong Kong, emerged as the second-largest international destination for Gulf sovereign capital, attracting 10% of total invested funds.
An Iranian authority stated that three oil tankers recently struck in the Strait of Hormuz were owned or chartered by the United Arab Emirates. The three Liberian-flagged vessels were accused by Tehran of non-compliance with navigation rules over multiple transits. Two of the tankers are managed by UAE-based ADNOC Logistics & Services, and one by Anglo-Eastern Tanker Management.
Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel after a co-pilot attacked the flight captain aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, forcing an emergency diversion to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Passengers and a reserve crew overpowered the assailant, allowing the plane carrying over 170 people to land safely. The UAE has launched an official investigation into the incident while authorities urged the public to avoid speculation.
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has outlined how global maritime shipping regulations are created through the International Maritime Organization. The UN agency sets worldwide benchmarks for vessel safety, maritime security, and pollution prevention across commercial fleets. The ministry clarified that the organization does not operate as a maritime police force or control individual transit routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
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