Why UAE confirming Netanyahu's trip is good news for India: Shishir Gupta explains amid Gulf chaos

Published on Sep 29, 2026 04:13 pm IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi and meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has put renewed focus on the Abraham Accords and Israel–UAE strategic ties. Point Blank examines what the engagement could signal for Iran, the Houthis, regional security cooperation, Gulf stability and India’s interests. The discussion also explores whether closer Israel–UAE coordination could strengthen the case for reviving the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, or IMEC. The programme treats the meeting’s detailed agenda and wider military implications as unconfirmed, given the limited public disclosure surrounding the engagement. Tune in for more.

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