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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
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Videos Mentioning United Arab Emirates

E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI
All-In Podcast
A country in the Middle East that allowed the US to use its territory for strikes but called for restraint, showing nervousness about regional escalation.

E158: Global trade disrupted, Adobe/Figma canceled, realtors sued, Trump blocked
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a nation seeking long-term prosperity and modernization, viewing regional wars as disruptive to its goals.

Nicole Perlroth: Cybersecurity and the Weapons of Cyberwar | Lex Fridman Podcast #266
Lex Fridman
A country whose government has used surveillance and new laws to suppress dissent, confiscating passports and spying on critics like Ahmed Mansoor.

E151: WW3 risk, War with Iran?, 4.9% GDP, startup failures growing, new Speaker & more
All-In Podcast
The host (JCal) visited for a second time, noting the extraordinary startup scene and capital allocators.

Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #244
Lex Fridman
One of the few countries that initially recognized the Taliban government in the 1990s.

E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a region where the US is doing a good job of engaging, fostering positive relationships, contrasting with more conflicted areas.

E130: DeSantis's Twitter Spaces, debt ceiling, Nvidia rips, state of VC, startup failure & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a country where people are looking at the entrepreneurial drive in the U.S. as a model for building global companies.

Dr. Jane Goodall — The Legend, The Lessons, The Hope | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A country mentioned as moving rapidly towards clean, green energy solutions.

Decolonizing English Language Teaching and Learning: Accepting a Diversity of “Englishes”
MIT Open Learning
A country considering over-testing, as mentioned by a panelist.

The Man Who Will Be King: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #278)
Sam Harris
A staunch Saudi ally to which Al Walid bin Talal has traveled.

Ro Khanna Calls Out Both Parties: Immigration, Tech & Free Speech
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an example of a country where top-down mandates for technology adoption (like AI) are feasible.

The Collapse Has Begun – What Comes After America?
Tom Bilyeu
Rapidly becoming a business-friendly jurisdiction, using oil profits to invest in future industries and attracting global capital, talent, and founders.

Elon, Trump & The Elite’s Trap: A Hidden Agenda To Hijack Freedom & Collapse America | Whitney Webb
Tom Bilyeu
Elite families from this region were allegedly patrons of the sex trafficking of minors facilitated by BCCI.

E144: Biden targets Elon, BRICS challenges the West, Tiger hit piece & more
All-In Podcast
A new member of BRICS, contributing to the bloc's influence over strategic trade routes.

Game Theory #16: Pax Judaica Rising (Re-Upload)
Predictive History
Mentioned as a country that was unexpectedly hit by Iranian actions, and as a GCC state that might ally with Israel. Also, it has a significant number of data centers.

Every Major System Is Breaking at the Same Time — A Tech Insider Balaji Maps What Comes Next
Tom Bilyeu
A federation of seven emirates, whose name contains 'United,' reflecting the deliberate effort to maintain unity.

UAE Just Rejected Iran's Ceasefire — And They're Ready For Ground War
Tom Bilyeu
The UAE has rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal and declared readiness to join a ground war if necessary, due to Iran's destabilizing actions in the region and blockades of international sea lanes. They view ending the war while Iran retains its current tools as a strategic disaster.

The Iran War Is Spiraling — And America Has No Exit Plan
Tom Bilyeu
The UAE seized between $30 billion and $50 billion in Iranian assets and put Iran on notice to join military confrontation if needed.

Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!
The Diary Of A CEO
A country described as more technologically advanced than Canada, where a Canadian technician flies to perform eye surgeries.

America's 'Pilot Rescue' Happened 10km From Iran's Hidden Nuclear Weapons Stash
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned as a country experiencing drama due to reported back-channel negotiations between Iran and Pakistan.

The Real Reason Trump Turned on Tucker, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones w/ Special Guest Michael Malice
Tom Bilyeu
Reported active engagement of its air defenses against Iranian missiles and drones during the ceasefire.

Anthropic’s $30B Ramp, Mythos Doomsday, OpenClaw Ankled, Iran War Ceasefire, Israel's Influence
All-In Podcast
Cited as a Gulf State that is optimistic about impending geopolitical shifts and the potential inclusion of Iran in regional dialogues.

URGENT UPDATE - The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now
The Diary Of A CEO
A Gulf state most under threat, distancing itself from the US and seeking alternative security partners.

World Collapse Expert: We’re Entering The Most Dangerous Global Power Vacuum Ever
The Diary Of A CEO
Engaging in transformative domestic policies to attract investment and forming an international bloc with Israel, the US, and India.