Is the UAE Really at War? International Law, Iran & the Future of Dubai | Dr. Habib Al Mulla

Is the UAE really at war? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Dr. Habib Al Mulla , Founder of Habib Al Mulla & Partners, joins Ahmed Elnaggar to break down the legal and geopolitical questions surrounding the current regional conflict.

They discuss international law, armed conflict, US military bases in the UAE, attacks on civilian infrastructure, diplomatic relations, the Abraham Accords, media misinformation, state responsibility for damages, and whether Iranian assets can be legally seized.

The conversation also explores UAE security, GCC unity, diplomacy, and what businesses should consider during times of crisis.

00:00 – Is the UAE Really at War?

02:06 – Is International Law Dead?

07:05 – War vs. Armed Conflict: What Does International Law Say?

08:54 – Do US Military Bases Make the UAE a Target?

12:35 – Can Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure Be War Crimes?

19:04 – What Did the UAE Sign Up For?

21:38 – Why Is the UAE Being Targeted?

27:28 – Is the GCC Becoming More United?

29:58 – Has Diplomacy Failed?