Oh come now. Surely there is no reason to spy on anyone in the Happiest City on Earth or whatever they're pushing it as?
United Arab Emirates' government likely behind latest hacking attempt
A bit darkly amusing that the attack is strongly thought to be designed by an Israeli firm. I guess you'll get into bed with anyone when you want something bad enough.
Technical analysis for those so inclined:
Zero-Days Exploit used against UAE Human Rights Defender
Nope, not conspiracy theorist stuff. Was considered serious enough for Apple to through everything they had at it to patch the hole ASAP.
Just this past August.