# UAE
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UAE President Cancels Japan State Visit as Iran‑US Tensions Rise, Underscoring Gulf’s Diplomatic Tightrope
The UAE president has cancelled a planned state visit to Japan amid rising U.S.–Iran tensions, a move widely interpreted as a precautionary response to growing regional instability. The decision underscores Gulf states’ delicate balancing between security ties with the United States and pragmatic engagement with Iran, with implications for diplomacy, energy markets and regional risk calculations.
Eight Mostly Muslim Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel, Warning Ceasefire at Risk
Eight foreign ministers — from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey — issued a joint denunciation of Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, blaming the incidents for over 1,000 Palestinian casualties. The uncommon cross-regional statement warns that continued breaches could derail the ceasefire's second phase, undermine reconstruction and escalate regional tensions, while renewing calls for Palestinian self-determination and a political solution.
Dubai Hosts Global Brain Trust: Top Scientists Gather to Rethink Basic Science, AI and Global Collaboration
A three-day summit in Dubai brought together 71 of the world’s leading scientists, including dozens of laureates, to debate the future of basic science, AI’s role in discovery, open-science cooperation and new models for international research collaboration. The event’s location and its integration with the World Government Summit highlight the growing linkage between elite science, state strategy and international diplomacy.
US Military Buildup Near Iran Raises Risk of Wider Middle East Shock as Tehran Moves to Emergency Posture
A reinforced US naval and air posture near Iran has prompted emergency domestic measures in Tehran and public refusals by Saudi Arabia and the UAE to allow their territories to be used for attacks. The deployments increase the risk of miscalculation in a region where maritime chokepoints and proxy networks could rapidly widen any confrontation.