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As Pakistan prepares to settle a $3.5 billion debt owed to the United Arab Emirates, Senator Mushahid Hussain has characterised the financial obligation as a "brotherly rescue" for a nation he describes as currently being "stuck and helpless.", reported NDTVSpeaking in an interview with Dunya News, the Senator argued that Pakistan has a moral responsibility to support the UAE during what he
Pakistan faces a precarious financial moment as it prepares to repay a $3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), amid soaring global oil prices that are exerting intense pressure on its foreign exchange reserves.This repayment accounts for approximately 18% of Pakistan’s foreign currency reserves, imposing substantial strain on the nation’s external buffers and heightening fears for
On 5 April 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted high-level diplomatic outreach with his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Asia.These separate discussions focused on the evolving regional conflict that has followed the significant military escalations in the Gulf.The Minister communicated with the
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to withdraw from funding negotiations for France’s Rafale F5 programme marks a significant shift in the geopolitical and financial landscape of European defence. Originally, Paris had looked toward Abu Dhabi to shoulder a substantial portion of the development costs for this next-generation iteration of the delta-wing fighter.With the UAE opting out,
Nearly 5,98,000 passengers have safely returned to India since late February amid escalating tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior official from the Ministry of External Affairs revealed during an inter-ministerial briefing. This figure underscores the scale of India’s evacuation operations as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its second month, disrupting air travel and regional
Gulf allies of the United States, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are privately urging President Donald Trump to press on with the war against Iran.They argue that a month of US-led bombing has not sufficiently weakened Tehran. Officials from the US, Gulf states, and Israel confirm these discussions, highlighting a shift from initial reservations to calls for
“Ukraine has been countering [Iranian drones] for years [and] all features of this defense are of interest to the Gulf,” Samuel Bendett, adviser at Center for New America Security, told Breaking Defense.
The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems have once again proven their mettle, successfully neutralising 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran on 28 March 2026.This latest interception underscores the UAE’s unwavering resolve in the face of relentless aggression.The Ministry of Defence confirmed the successful engagement, emphasising that forces remain at a heightened state
Ukraine has deployed 201 counter-drone specialists to five Gulf countries and is offering interceptor drones costing as little as $1,000 — a fraction of the $3–10 million Patriot missiles Gulf states have been using against Iranian Shahed swarms. With more than 10 countries requesting help, Kyiv’s wartime drone industry faces its first major export opportunity — if its export ban can be resolved in time.
The post Gulf States Race to Buy Ukraine’s $1,000 Drone Killers as Shahed Swarms Overwhelm Patriot Defences first appeared on Quwa.
French Rafale fighter jets have reportedly shot down around 60 Iranian drones over the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant escalation in aerial defence operations. This development underscores the intensifying regional tensions, with France confirming its involvement in intercepting threats targeting the UAE.France had already acknowledged the role of its Rafale jets in neutralising