Reuters cites Breaking Defense magazine on news that the UAE has terminated a contract for a number of Airbus H225M multirole helicopters.
Other local commentators have reported that the UAE is also axing an order for 80 Rafale fighter jets that it made at the same time while the French President, Emmanuel Macron was on a special visit to Abu Dhabi in the winter of 2021.
The stories seem to originate with an official working for the United Arab Emirates Defence and Security Acquisitions Authority, who was speaking at a meeting on 8th May. Who is reported to have said that the decision was not based on political ideals but was based on technical and financial considerations. These included supposed issues from the adaptation of the aircraft to the specific needs of the UAE.
Airbus and the UAE have been approached for comments or confirmation of the cancellations, which would be a huge slap in the face for the French aerospace industry. However, we've heard nothing back so far.