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🇪🇬🇦🇪 Egypt and UAE leaders discuss bilateral ties, Arab solidarity in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday greeted his Emirati counterpart at the Cairo International Airport. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan was accompanied by a delegation comprising the UAE's Vice president and several ministers.
The Emirati leader said that he and the Egyptian president "explored opportunities to further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between" their countries. Adding they "discussed" a "shared interest in promoting regional stability and progress".
Last year, the two nations celebrated 50 years of bilateral relations and the official visit comes at a time when Egypt struggles to overcome a staggering economic crisis. The United Arab Emirates and other Arab Gulf states have been the main suppliers of aid to the Egyptian government.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday greeted his Emirati counterpart at the Cairo International Airport. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan was accompanied by a delegation comprising the UAE's Vice president and several ministers.
The Emirati leader said that he and the Egyptian president "explored opportunities to further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between" their countries. Adding they "discussed" a "shared interest in promoting regional stability and progress".
Last year, the two nations celebrated 50 years of bilateral relations and the official visit comes at a time when Egypt struggles to overcome a staggering economic crisis. The United Arab Emirates and other Arab Gulf states have been the main suppliers of aid to the Egyptian government.
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⚡️🇹🇷 🇸🇾 🇷🇺 Syrian War Endgame - Situation by Noon on 16 Dec 2024⚡️
🗓 Yesterday, sources in the #US State Department said, that #Syria, #Egypt, #Jordan, #Iraq and the #UAE are making strong diplomatic efforts to block #US recognition of the new authority in Damascus.
🟡 Netanyahu said they will continue to hold on to the Golan to ensure prosperity and settlement. His office announced that #Israel approved the plan to increase the population of the 'Golan Heights.'
🟡 #UAE & #Qatar condemned #Israel's approval of plan to expand Israeli settlements in Golan.
🟡 #Iran's Ambassador to #Syria said that HTS secures their embassy and he promised to resume consular work in Damascus.
🟡 #Russia said that she flew 'part' of her diplomatic staff out of #Syria.
🟡 Terrorist in Chief al-Julani met with #UN Special Envoy Geir Pederson.
🟡 Netanyahu spoke to #US President-elect Trump about the situation in civil war-torn #Syria and reiterated his peaceful intentions. 'We have no interest in a conflict with #Syria,' he said, according to a statement.
🟡 The suspended #US Embassy in #Syria said that #US citizens should depart #Syria. Citizens who are unable to depart should prepare contingency plans for emergency situations and be prepared to shelter in place for extended periods.
♟ Main Players:
🇹🇷 Scoundrel Erdogan, who broke the Astana Ceasefire Agreement and invaded #Syria's rest with his United Terrorist Forces (UTF), HTS & SNA united. His declared goal is to review the results of 'WW1' and annex Syrian territories to #Turkey. A 'Syrian Transitional Government' lead by 👉 HTS Terrorists has been established.
🇺🇸 The #US, and their Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) allies, declared as terrorists by Erdogan. The #US goal is to steal further Oil from the Syrian People and weakening #Russia.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu, and his Israel Defence Forces (IDF). #Israel's goal is to expand its territory despite violating 'international law.'
🇸🇾 HTS, wants Islamic Rule in #Syria and no conflict with #Israel for now.
🇸🇾 SDF, want a 'Kurd State.'
🏴 ISIS, in the desert, still not defeated and gaining strength again.
🇷🇺 #Russia has been defeated but wants to keep her last two bases to remain a geopolitical player.
🇮🇷 #Iran was defeated and lost the corridor to #Lebanon.
📝 Recent Events:
🇹🇷 TAF Aircraft and drones continue to bomb SDF controlled settlements.
🎬 Video 1
🇺🇸 #US Militants raised the #US flag over the 'Executive Council' building in Kobani City (Ain al-Arab).
🇸🇾 The SDF is waiting for Trump. No ground fights have been reported.
🏴 ISIS Terrorists have carried out 6 attacks in the desert, executing 52 Syrian soldiers and 18 civilians over the past week.
🇸🇾 HTS Supporters captured allegedly Assad's cousin. The progressive jihadists published footage of the event.
🎬 Video 2
🇮🇱 The IDF Air Force struck an ammunition depot of the former Syrian army in Tartus Province. The RFAF remained neutral.
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🟡 In Deir Ezzor, the IDF carried out an air raid on the Military Airport. Two large explosions have been heard, as well as one in the the city itself.
🟡 Around Damascus, air defences around have been destroyed.
🟡 Damascus Province has been reached by IDF militants. They captured also the 'Beit Jenn Farm' and entered the town of Khan Arnba.
☠️ Meanwhile, raids, arrests and executions continue in the 'liberated' towns.
📌 Given the Events, the current main conflict is between #Turkey and the #US. The Turk has announced that he will continue to eliminate the YPG, which in turn forms the backbone of the #US-allied SDF. The #US will find it difficult to stay in the region without local alliances. Further developments remain to be seen.
🎞 Footage: Arab & UTF Sources
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🗓 Yesterday, sources in the #US State Department said, that #Syria, #Egypt, #Jordan, #Iraq and the #UAE are making strong diplomatic efforts to block #US recognition of the new authority in Damascus.
🇹🇷 Scoundrel Erdogan, who broke the Astana Ceasefire Agreement and invaded #Syria's rest with his United Terrorist Forces (UTF), HTS & SNA united. His declared goal is to review the results of 'WW1' and annex Syrian territories to #Turkey. A 'Syrian Transitional Government' lead by 👉 HTS Terrorists has been established.
🇺🇸 The #US, and their Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) allies, declared as terrorists by Erdogan. The #US goal is to steal further Oil from the Syrian People and weakening #Russia.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu, and his Israel Defence Forces (IDF). #Israel's goal is to expand its territory despite violating 'international law.'
🇷🇺 #Russia has been defeated but wants to keep her last two bases to remain a geopolitical player.
🇮🇷 #Iran was defeated and lost the corridor to #Lebanon.
📝 Recent Events:
🇹🇷 TAF Aircraft and drones continue to bomb SDF controlled settlements.
🎬 Video 1
🇺🇸 #US Militants raised the #US flag over the 'Executive Council' building in Kobani City (Ain al-Arab).
🎬 Video 2
🇮🇱 The IDF Air Force struck an ammunition depot of the former Syrian army in Tartus Province. The RFAF remained neutral.
📸 Pic 1
☠️ Meanwhile, raids, arrests and executions continue in the 'liberated' towns.
📌 Given the Events, the current main conflict is between #Turkey and the #US. The Turk has announced that he will continue to eliminate the YPG, which in turn forms the backbone of the #US-allied SDF. The #US will find it difficult to stay in the region without local alliances. Further developments remain to be seen.
🎞 Footage: Arab & UTF Sources
🗓 16 Dec 2024
📋 Previous Report; #syr
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🇸🇩🇺🇸 Why are the Americans trying to intimidate the UAE?
The White House stated that the authorities of the UAE allegedly stopped supporting the Sudanese rebels from the Rapid Support Forces after objections from the Americans. The testimony of the Emirati side will be verified in January next year. That's when Congress will discuss whether to impose sanctions on the leadership in Abu Dhabi.
Indeed, after the incident with the Il-76T, which was shot down by Sudanese rebels, the relations between them and their sponsors in the Emirates deteriorated. This led to reputational costs for the UAE.
📌 But it's not worth talking about a complete cessation. Most likely, the UAE authorities will continue to support the RSF (but in a more limited format), since this is necessary to maintain their positions in Sudan. They still have the opportunity to use eastern Libya to transfer weapons to the RSF.
🔻 The Americans want to use the threat of sanctions against the UAE to sway the official government of Sudan, which has begun to achieve success on the battlefield.
At the same time, in Sudan itself, questions have been raised about the possibility of providing a supply point on the Red Sea for both the Russian Navy and the Iranian Navy, which is clearly not in the plans of the American side.
#Africa #UAE #Sudan #USA
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The White House stated that the authorities of the UAE allegedly stopped supporting the Sudanese rebels from the Rapid Support Forces after objections from the Americans. The testimony of the Emirati side will be verified in January next year. That's when Congress will discuss whether to impose sanctions on the leadership in Abu Dhabi.
Indeed, after the incident with the Il-76T, which was shot down by Sudanese rebels, the relations between them and their sponsors in the Emirates deteriorated. This led to reputational costs for the UAE.
📌 But it's not worth talking about a complete cessation. Most likely, the UAE authorities will continue to support the RSF (but in a more limited format), since this is necessary to maintain their positions in Sudan. They still have the opportunity to use eastern Libya to transfer weapons to the RSF.
🔻 The Americans want to use the threat of sanctions against the UAE to sway the official government of Sudan, which has begun to achieve success on the battlefield.
At the same time, in Sudan itself, questions have been raised about the possibility of providing a supply point on the Red Sea for both the Russian Navy and the Iranian Navy, which is clearly not in the plans of the American side.
#Africa #UAE #Sudan #USA
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Unplanned talks in the UAE are yielding first results. There are reports that Zelensky is ready to meet with Donald Trump on Thanksgiving, November 27, to finalize a deal on US terms.
A Ukrainian delegation led by the head of the GUR Budanov arrived in Abu Dhabi, where they held talks with the Russian side, represented by the head of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff Main Directorate Admiral Igor Kostyukov and SVR Director Sergey Naryshkin.
As reported in Axios, the heads of Ukrainian and Russian military intelligence were initially supposed to meet in Abu Dhabi on a different matter. However, the arrival of US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll was unexpected for both sides and changed the original plan.
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After Iranian drones yesterday attacked the naval base in Abu Dhabi (Al-Salam / Camp de la Paix), where a French contingent is stationed, the French leadership decided to respond firmly and publicly.
Previously, Macron had been balancing: calling for a ceasefire, demanding an urgent UN Security Council session, condemning the US and Israeli operation as "unauthorized," and together with Germany and the UK urging Tehran to return to negotiations. But after the strike on the base, Macron convened an emergency session of the Defense and National Security Council, declared that "nothing justifies" the Iranian attacks, and promised "not to leave this without a response."
Foreign Minister Barrot officially announced France's readiness to participate in the defense of the Persian Gulf states — within the framework of bilateral agreements and the principle of collective self-defense.
According to French media estimates, the carrier could arrive in the area within 10–12 days. There it will join the American carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald Ford — the concentration of Western naval power in the region would become the largest since the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Notably, at the same time, around 60 French commercial vessels found themselves blocked in the Persian Gulf: after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, they are prohibited from moving, adding a purely economic dimension to the crisis for French authorities.
But 12 days of transit is a long time — "Epic Fury" might be over by then. Macron would very much like that.
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On the cost of intercepting Iranian "ballistic" volleys
After reviewing the Russian segment online, we concluded that many are interested in the question of how much it costs to repel an Iranian attack. Since exact figures don't exist online, this generates speculative estimates with a wide range.
Therefore, we decided to conduct an analysis based on specific official data from the UAE Armed Forces on the number of intercepted missiles. There is no information about the quantity and type of air defense missiles, so we examined three scenarios: two PAC-3 from "Patriot" per target, four PAC-3 per target, as well as THAAD for every fifth target.
Taking into account the cost of interceptors ($7.5 million for PAC-3 and $20 million for THAAD) and 169 officially intercepted Iranian missiles, the figures come out to between $2.5 and $3.2 billion. And this is only three days of war, not even accounting for the cost of intercepting drones.
But the Persians' strikes were also repelled by air defense systems of the USA, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan. And knowing the price range from the UAE example, one can easily project and calculate the total air defense costs over 3 days. This could be over $100 billion.
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Again on the cost of repelling Iranian attacks by Gulf states
News in the style of "Gulf states have air defense missiles left for 2-3 days" — another reason to assess their spending on repelling Iranian attacks. The problem here is that we have limited input data — only official figures on the number of intercepted missiles and drones for Bahrain, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.
Since all estimates are approximate, for objectivity we'll take them purely at the "lower bound." Let's assume that to intercept "ballistic" missiles, countries used PAC-3 missiles from their Patriot systems. We'll take the minimum consumption — 2 missiles per 1 target.
With drones it's more complicated: short and medium-range air defense systems are almost absent there (we're not counting the remaining Emirati "Pantsirs" that weren't transferred to Libya), and footage of anti-aircraft gun operations is absent. Therefore, we'll assume that AIM-9 and MICA missiles from fighter jets were used. We'll take the minimum consumption — 1 missile per 1 target.
And this is the lower bound based on official data: if they spent 4+ missiles instead of 2 to counter Iranian ballistic missiles (which is more realistic), fired "Patriots" at drones, or used THAAD anti-missile systems costing $20 million each, the sum increases many times over.
So even for wealthy Persian Gulf states, countering Iranian strikes is an expensive affair. Especially considering they bear the costs of someone else's military operation.
#Bahrain #Iran #Qatar #Kuwait #UAE
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On yet another Iranian success in the UAE
The more days pass since the start of the war, the more artifacts appear on satellite imagery showing that the Iranians have indeed achieved significant success in responding to American attacks.
And this new loss by the U.S. Armed Forces will be remembered against Trump and his cabinet, as the costs of the "blitzkrieg" are becoming increasingly felt in the American budget, which, considering possible consequences of a Strait of Hormuz blockade, will only grow.
#Iran #Qatar #UAE #USA
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And it happe
Sooner or later this had to happen: the IRGC claimed to have struck Dubai against a warehouse of Ukrainian anti-drone systems, where 21 Ukrainians were located.
For example, Qatari authorities sent a C-17 on March 10, the UAE on March 11, the Saudis transferred their C-130 on March 14, and Kuwait's leadership on March 16 with a C-17.
#Iran #UAE #Ukraine
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📝 Can the world get by without Hormuz?📝
or how long will it take
Amid the prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the FT published an article by UAE special envoy Badr Jafar asserting that global trade will no longer depend on this "chokepoint" due to the development of alternative routes and changes in the trade model.
Examples include Saudi Arabia's ports on the Red Sea, pipeline expansion, routes along the eastern coast of the UAE, and Oman's projects in Duqm and Sohar. They also suddenly remembered old pipelines, land corridors, railways and energy networks that have been in reserve for decades.
🖍 It sounds nice, but the question is different — how much time will it take for all this to actually work at full capacity? After all, while Hormuz accounts for up to 20% of global oil supplies, no "land bridges" will quickly replace it.
Even in the best-case scenario, we're talking not about weeks, but months, if not years: infrastructure needs to be completed, expanded, synchronized, and most importantly — ensure the security of the routes.
🚩 And here's the second point that remains off-screen: alternative routes also pass through "chokepoints" — first and foremost the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which could be partially blocked by Yemeni Houthis.
❗️ Therefore, such statements look more like an attempt to calm the market. In reality, the region is only entering a phase where chokepoints are not becoming fewer.
#Iran #UAE
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or how long will it take
Amid the prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the FT published an article by UAE special envoy Badr Jafar asserting that global trade will no longer depend on this "chokepoint" due to the development of alternative routes and changes in the trade model.
Examples include Saudi Arabia's ports on the Red Sea, pipeline expansion, routes along the eastern coast of the UAE, and Oman's projects in Duqm and Sohar. They also suddenly remembered old pipelines, land corridors, railways and energy networks that have been in reserve for decades.
Even in the best-case scenario, we're talking not about weeks, but months, if not years: infrastructure needs to be completed, expanded, synchronized, and most importantly — ensure the security of the routes.
#Iran #UAE
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📝 Can the world get by without Hormuz?📝
or how long will it take
Amid the prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the FT published an article by UAE special envoy Badr Jafar asserting that global trade will no longer depend on this "chokepoint" due to the development of alternative routes and changes in the trade model.
Examples include Saudi Arabia's ports on the Red Sea, pipeline expansion, routes along the eastern coast of the UAE, and Oman's projects in Duqm and Sohar. They also suddenly remembered old pipelines, land corridors, railways and energy networks that have been in reserve for decades.
🖍 It sounds nice, but the question is different — how much time will it take for all this to actually work at full capacity? After all, while Hormuz accounts for up to 20% of global oil supplies, no "land bridges" will quickly replace it.
Even in the best-case scenario, we're talking not about weeks, but months, if not years: infrastructure needs to be completed, expanded, synchronized, and most importantly — ensure the security of the routes.
🚩 And here's the second point that remains off-screen: alternative routes also pass through "chokepoints" — first and foremost the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which could be partially blocked by Yemeni Houthis.
❗️ Therefore, such statements look more like an attempt to calm the market. In reality, the region is only entering a phase where chokepoints are not becoming fewer.
#Iran #UAE
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or how long will it take
Amid the prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the FT published an article by UAE special envoy Badr Jafar asserting that global trade will no longer depend on this "chokepoint" due to the development of alternative routes and changes in the trade model.
Examples include Saudi Arabia's ports on the Red Sea, pipeline expansion, routes along the eastern coast of the UAE, and Oman's projects in Duqm and Sohar. They also suddenly remembered old pipelines, land corridors, railways and energy networks that have been in reserve for decades.
Even in the best-case scenario, we're talking not about weeks, but months, if not years: infrastructure needs to be completed, expanded, synchronized, and most importantly — ensure the security of the routes.
#Iran #UAE
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how the Middle East conflict undermines US AI ambitions
One of the key overseas hubs of the American Stargate megaproject worth $500 billion — a data center cluster in the UAE — has become a weak link in the entire architecture amid the Middle East war.
And although this is only part of a distributed network, the Middle East hub was supposed to largely solve the problems of energy and scalability — and now it finds itself in a zone of direct military risk.
At the upcoming Trump-Xi Jinping meeting, AI infrastructure and control over computing power will become one of the central topics — and Stargate's vulnerability already weakens the American negotiating position in advance.
#globalism #AI #China #UAE #USA
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Why war on Iran may be ‘accelerating end of US hegemony’ and damaging Stargate
Washington is fighting the ‘wrong war’ and Tehran is able to undermine the US president’s key AI strategy, an event in Beijing told.
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