United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia
United Arab Emirates scores 45/100 toward Ethiopia (unfriendliness, pressure), while Ethiopia scores 35/100 back.
United Arab Emirates toward Ethiopia
The UAE engages in significant economic cooperation through investment deals, yet official denials of backing conflict groups and allegations of operating camps in Ethiopia indicate deep diplomatic tension and suspicion.
Ethiopia toward United Arab Emirates
Ethiopian concerns over UAE-linked involvement in the Sudan war zone and border mining operations suggest a hostile or highly wary posture, prioritizing security over economic ties.
Recent coverage
- Madhya Pradesh seeks investments from Russia, Ethiopia, UAE at Dubai meet - Business Standard Google News: Ethiopia, 2026-09-07
- Sudanese official says RSF running UAE-backed camps inside Ethiopia - Sudan Tribune Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-09-03
- News: UAE-linked Zijin Gold acquires stake in Ethiopian gold mine near Sudan border - Addis Standard Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-08-20
- UAE-backed Chinese company acquires stake in Ethiopian gold mine near Sudan war zone - Middle East Eye Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-08-19
- From drones to diplomats: How the UAE is building its influence in Ethiopia - نون بوست Google News: Ethiopia, 2026-07-06
- News: Djibouti, Emirati oil group discuss expansion of fuel infrastructure serving Ethiopian market - Addis Standard Google News: Djibouti, 2026-06-23
- Despite diplomatic divergences over Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt and UAE renew ‘deeply rooted strategic’ partnership - Addis Standard Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-06-16
- EEPA Reports on Sudan accusing Ethiopia and UAE of drone attack - IDN-InDepthNews Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-05-07
- Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on Khartoum airport - bbc.com Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-05-06
- Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know - Al Jazeera Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-05-06
- Sudan accuses UAE and Ethiopia of involvement in drone attack on Khartoum airport - Middle East Monitor Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-05-06
- Sudan: 'Drones That Targeted Khartoum Were Emirati, Launched From Bahir Dar, Ethiopia' - Sudanese Armed Forces - allafrica.com Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-05-05
- Sudanese Armed Forces: ‘Drones that targeted Khartoum were Emirati, launched from Bahir Dar, Ethiopia’ - Dabanga Radio TV Online Google News: Ethiopia + Sudan, 2026-05-05
- Egypt and Saudi Arabia focus on Eritrea as UAE bolsters ties to Ethiopia - Middle East Eye Google News: Egypt + Ethiopia, 2026-02-06
- Ethiopia caught between China and UAE over Somaliland - The Africa Report Google News: China + Ethiopia, 2026-01-14