Dubai Eye 103.8

On Air Now
The Debrief
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Listen To Dubai Eye

UAE President discusses strategic ties with US President's advisor

Thursday, 8 January 2026 17:43

By ARN News Staff

WAM

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Massad Boulos, the US President’s Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs.

The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, focused on strengthening strategic relations and coordination between the UAE and the United States.

Regional developments and issues of mutual interest were also discussed, with both sides stressing the importance of continued efforts to promote peace and stability across the region.

UAE President receives US President’s Advisor for Arab and African Affairs #WamNews https://t.co/bFvxJNLkQP pic.twitter.com/XKL8R8VdYZ
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) January 8, 2026

More from Local

UAE air defences intercept 7 missiles, 16 drones on Monday

The UAE air defences have intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran on Monday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
UAE issues safety guidelines, travel advisories due to unstable weather

Authorities in the UAE have issued safety guidelines as unstable weather continues to impact several parts of the country.
Sharjah temporarily closes public parks due to unstable weather

Sharjah City Municipality has announced the temporary closure of all public parks and medical fitness centres to ensure the safety of visitors and staff due to the unstable weather conditions.
UAE responds to more missile, drone threats on Monday

The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Monday at 3:10 pm.
Abu Dhabi responds to missile debris incident

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Al Shawamekh area, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

The Score
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Hosted by Chris McHardy, The Score is your comprehensive guide to the world of sport.
The Music Mix
9:00pm - 11:00pm

Enjoy your favourite music back to back commercial free, tune in to the Music Mix everyday from 1 until 2 for the music you love and the news updates you need

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the USA
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
New iPhone Launch - Too Soon For Apple?
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Working From Home or Hardly Working?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?

On Dubai Eye

Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Noon's First Female Delivery Driver
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!