At a time when Al-Qa'ida is threatening to send trained terrorists back from Iraq to their home countries, the issue of security has never been higher in UAE.

The large numbers of Western expatriate workers and tourists makes Dubai's hotels an obvious target for terrorists.

The fortnightly UAE Politics & Security reports provide analysis and commentary of the latest key news items (on Domestic News, Foreign Relations, plus the latest business news) as well as the important issue of Security for Foreign Personnel and Assets.

It also highlights the Flash Points to Monitor in the immediate future.