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MOHAMED, TRUMP DISCUSS MIDEAST DEVELOPMENTS
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump discussed developments in the Middle East and efforts to address them during a phone call as renewed US-Iran hostilities sent tensions surging across the...
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MOHAMMED: UAE DOES NOT STOP AND WILL NOT STOP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday chaired the first Cabinet meeting of the new government season. Marking the start of the new season, Sheikh Mohammed...
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SECOND UAE RELIEF AIRCRAFT ARRIVES IN NEPAL
The second UAE relief aircraft, operated through the UAE Aid Agency, arrived in Nepal carrying 45 tonnes of relief supplies for people affected by floods and landslides. The aid includes essential food supplies, relief materials, power generators, and...
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UAE SLAMS IRAN DRONE ATTACK, CALLS IT SERIOUS ESCALATION
The UAE strongly condemned an Iranian drone attack yesterday as a “serious escalation” and violation of its sovereignty, as the nation’s armed forces remained on full alert and US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Tehran “hard” after fighting...
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GARGASH SLAMS ‘DESPERATE’ MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AGAINST UAE
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has criticised media campaigns directed against the UAE, describing them as “desperate” and saying the country’s record of achievement was a stronger response than engaging with attacks against...
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362 DEAD, 1,400 MISSING IN DEADLY FLOOD
Amassive glacier collapse high in the Himalayas unleashed the wall of water, ice and debris that devastated communities along the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 362 people and leaving more than 1,400 missing, scientists and authorities said...
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Dh55 billion in new contracts expected by year-end at DWC
Dubai Airports is set to award a further Dh55 billion worth of construction contracts before the end of the year, as work on Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) continues at full pace, its chief executive has revealed. Paul Griffiths told reporters...
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UAE leaders celebrate Prophet’s legacy
UAE’s leaders took to social media yesterday with special messages to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrote on X: “On the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet (peace be...
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TRUMP: IRAN ‘COLLAPSING’ AMID ‘ECONOMIC D-DAY’
US President Donald Trump declared yesterday that Iran was “completely collapsing” as Washington prepared to launch what it called an “economic D-Day” against Tehran, opening a new front in a nearly six-month war locked in military and diplomatic...
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F1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX CONFIRMED: ‘WE WILL DELIVER CALENDAR AS PROMISED’
Formula One has confirmed that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will go ahead as the final race of the 2026 season at Yas Marina Circuit from December 3 to 6. Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said the calendar remains unchanged, with...
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DUBAI SEES DH111B REAL ESTATE PROJECTS IN H1
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an...
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GARGASH DISMISSES AS FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT UAE OVER IRAN
Dr Anwar Gargash has dismissed claims that the UAE is cancelling workers’ residency visas or providing financial facilities to Iran, describing the reports as false and part of “desperate media campaigns”. The Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President...
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UAE BOLSTERS LEADING HUMANITARIAN ROLE
The UAE marks World Humanitarian Day today, steadfast in its commitment to supporting humanitarian causes, safeguarding human dignity, upholding the right to a dignified life, and fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities towards those affected by...
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TRUMP FACES TOUGH CHOICES AS IRAN DEADLINE PASSES
The 60-day clock has run out on Donald Trump’s Iran deal, leaving the US president with difficult choices as Washington and Tehran dig in and regional tensions remain high. The June 17 agreement was supposed to provide a pathway out of the war, reopen...
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UAE STANDS FIRM ON STRAIT OF HORMUZ NAVIGATION RIGHTS
The UAE will safeguard its right to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, defend its sovereignty and national interests, while continuing to prioritise dialogue and diplomatic solutions, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE...
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CONSUMERS FACE PAIN AMID PROLONGED HORMUZ CRISIS
The world survived the first oil shock of the US-Iran war. Nearly six months later, the buffer that helped protect consumers from an even bigger hit is getting thinner. Global oil stockpiles are rapidly diminishing as traffic through the Strait of...
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Emirates, Etihad rank among Middle East’s top 3 airlines
Emirates has been voted the preferred airline in the Middle East and Africa in the 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards, while Etihad Airways took third place in the regional ranking. The awards, organised by AirlineRatings.com, are based entirely on traveller...
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GARGASH: REGION CANNOT BE IN ‘NO WAR, NO PEACE’ STATE
The Middle East must move beyond its prolonged state of “no war, no peace” towards sustainable stability built on international law, peaceful coexistence and respect for sovereignty, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has...
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Abu Dhabi offers free UAE visas to Indian tourists
Indian tourists can now get their UAE entry visa free when booking a holiday in Abu Dhabi under a new programme launched by the emirate’s tourism authority. The initiative, launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi),...
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HORMUZ NOW A ‘THEATRE OF WAR’ UNTIL US MEETS DEMANDS: IRAN
Iran declared yesterday that the Strait of Hormuz was now a “theatre of war” and would remain effectively closed until the United States accepted Tehran’s demands, raising the stakes in efforts to restore shipping through one of the world’s most...
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ARAB, MUSLIM NATIONS SLAM ISRAEL, SEEK ACTION
Acoalition of Arab and Muslim countries has issued a strongly worded condemnation of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and escalating violations in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank, urging the international community to intervene to protect...
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HORMUZ ROUTE AGREED WITH OMAN, SAYS IRAN
Iran said yesterday it had agreed with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz and was putting the finishing touches to a joint framework for managing vessel movements, although it warned the vital waterway would remain unsafe as long...
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UAE GDP GROWS 3%, NON-OIL ECONOMY UP 4.8%
The UAE economy grew by 3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product reaching Dh485 billion at constant prices, compared with Dh470.9 billion during the same period last year. Non-oil GDP expanded by 4.8 per cent, raising...
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FLOODS IN INDIAN STATE OF KERALA LEAVE 15 DEAD
Kerala intensified rescue and relief operations yesterday as the death toll from days of torrential rain and flooding rose to 15, even as authorities said the overall situation was gradually coming under control in most parts of the state despite...
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UAE hails Gaza disarmament deal
The UAE has welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the Board of Peace has reached a historic agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip as part of Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end the war in...
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Dubai sees 7.5% population rise in just a year
Dubai’s resident population now stands at 4.58 million, marking one of the fastest annual increases in the emirate’s history, while the number of people physically present in the emirate during peak daytime hours climbs to 6.392 million, driven by...
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Decision on Abu Dhabi GP to be taken in September: F1 boss
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has assured that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is on schedule despite the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East. A final call will be made mid-September, he added. Speaking to reporters following the...
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NETANYAHU HOLDS ‘POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE’ MEETING WITH TRUMP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump met at the White House yesterday for the first time since they launched a joint war against Iran, offering a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The...
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UAE STRONGLY CONDEMNS ISRAELI SETTLER ATTACKS IN THE WEST BANK
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against villages in the occupied West Bank, the latest of which involved setting fire to a mosque in Tulkarm. The UAE affirmed that this constitutes a provocative...
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TRUCE TALKS PUSH FORWARD AS US PAUSES AIRSTRIKES
The US military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war. A regional official involved in the mediation efforts said that...
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TRUMP THREATENS HOUTHIS WITH ‘MAJOR PUNISHMENT’
US President Donald Trump yesterday threatened Yemen’s Houthi rebels with “major military punishment” after they launched missile and drone strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea. “The US will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate...
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IRANIAN MISSILES, DRONES INTERCEPTED BY BAHRAIN
The Bahrain Defence Force announced that its air defence systems yesterday successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks. In a statement reported by the Bahrain News Agency, The General Command of the Bahrain...
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RENEWED IRANIAN ATTACKS ON BAHRAIN, KUWAIT AND JORDAN DRAWS UAE’S IRE
The UAE has strongly condemned what it described as renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks were a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the...
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New Prime Minister Burnham vows 10-year plan for Britain
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham yesterday promised to set out a 10-yearplan for Britain, to ease the cost of living crisis and outlined policy goals including an end to sleeping on the streets. Accompanied by his wife Marie-France van Heel, Burnham...
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UAE calls for immediate halt to hostilities in the region
The UAE expressed its deep concern over the developments that the region has witnessed over the past few days, and has called for an immediate halt to the escalation and to avoid exacerbating tensions and instability in the region. The UAE called for...
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LAST TANGO IN NEW YORK
The World Cup is a celebration of sporting excellence. We've witnessed the finest footballers producing moments of magic this summer during the biggest sporting event on the planet. Only one team can lift the trophy on Monday morning, but off the...
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Final tower of Chelsea Residences by DAMAC launched
DAMAC Properties, the largest private real estate developer in the UAE and the Middle East, has launched the sixth and final tower of Chelsea Residences by DAMAC, following the exceptional sell-out performance of the first five towers. Developed in...
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UAE SLAMS IRAN TANKER ATTACK; TRUMP DROPS HORMUZ FEE PLAN
The UAE yesterday strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on two UAE national oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that killed an Indian crew member and injured several others, as US President Donald Trump abruptly scrapped his proposed 20 per cent fee...
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TRUMP REVIVES BLOCKADE ON IRAN, SEEKS HORMUZ FEES
US President Donald Trump yesterday announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran and declared that commercial ships using the Strait of Hormuz would have to pay the United States for protection, as renewed fighting with Tehran pushed their...
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US HITS IRAN ‘VERY HARD’; HORMUZ CLAIMS CLASH
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States had hit Iran “very hard” after Tehran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as the latest military exchanges spread across the Gulf, prompted fresh Iranian attacks on...
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UAE, KUWAIT STRESS STABILITY, PEACE
The UAE and Kuwait underscored the importance of strengthening the foundations of stability and lasting peace across the Middle East during talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad...
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TRUMP THREATENS MORE STRIKES AFTER SAYING IRAN TRUCE IS ‘OVER’
US President Donald Trump yesterday declared that the ceasefire with Iran was “over” and warned of further military action, including possible strikes on key civilian infrastructure, after fresh fighting around the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the...
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Rule of law key to prosperous new Syria, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa yesterday agreed to restore full diplomatic ties, deepen economic cooperation and position Syria as a regional trade hub, even as two explosions wounded 18 people near the hotel...
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Gaza’s Hamas dissolves its government
Hamas has dissolved the body that governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, formally stepping aside from civilian administration and paving the way for a technocratic committee to take over under the US-brokered ceasefire plan. The move marks the...
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Trump’s Iran ‘one-shot’ claim raises tensions
US President Donald Trump’s remark that Iran’s senior leadership could be eliminated “in one shot” added to tensions as the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continued. In an interview with Axios, Trump said Washington had the capability...
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Indian expats hit by passport service chaos
For the first time in 15 years, hundreds of Indian expats in the UAE queued up without appointments at their embassy and consulate yesterday to submit passport applications in person, a scene unseen since India first outsourced its overseas consular...
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Dubai approves Dh18b projects to boost growth
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, yesterday approved a package of major initiatives and projects worth Dh18...
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NEXT STOP DUBAI
Shortly after dawn yesterday morning, as the first Etihad Rail passenger train rolled out of the Fujairah station, hundreds of eager passengers etched their name in history. Arriving in Abu Dhabi at 7.19am, the passengers were the first to experience...
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A NEW DAWN FOR UAE
As the first passenger train from Fujairah pulled into Abu Dhabi this morning, it wrote a new chapter for a country that has always put its people first. Not only has the high-speed train brought two of the farthest ends of the UAE closer, it has...
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UAE JOINS ARAB STATES IN CONDEMNING IRANIAN ATTACKS ON BAHRAIN, KUWAIT
The UAE joined Gulf countries in strongly condemning renewed Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, describing them as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the two Gulf states and a threat to regional security. In...
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival for 6 nationalities
The UAE expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. Under the new decision, nationals of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa holding ordinary...
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Europe wilts under historic ‘heat dome’
Temperatures across Europe continued to soar yesterday even as weather records tumbled. As many as 94 million people across the continent struggled with heat above 35C as a historic ‘heat dome’ forced emergency alerts from London to Milan, with experts...
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Etihad Rail announces start date
The first Etihad Rail passenger train will take to the tracks in just under a week’s time, marking a significant moment in the UAE’s transit service. An introductory operational phase of passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will...
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SALAH SOARS AS EGYPT DELIVER FIRST WORLD CUP WIN IN 92 YEARS
Mohamed Salah (10) of Egypt celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup match against New Zealand at BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday. The 3-1 victory secured the nation’s first win at football’s biggest tournament...
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Trump threat clouds Swiss talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes against Iran yesterday if Tehran failed to rein in Hezbollah, even as senior American and Iranian officials held what Vice-President JD Vance described as “historic” talks aimed at building on last...
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UAE BANS SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15
The UAE Cabinet has issued a resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms and set the minimum age for social media use at 15 years. The resolution allows social media platforms to progressively implement the new standards through...
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Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’
US President Donald Trump yesterday warned Iran that military action could resume if Tehran fails to honour a memorandum of understanding due to be signed in Switzerland tomorrow, while also casting doubt on whether the ceremony will go...
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UAE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PEACE
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working alongside its partners to advance peace, security, stability, trust and development globally. Addressing the 52nd G7 Summit at Evian-les-Bains,...
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UAE URGES US-IRAN MOU COMPLIANCE AS TRUMP TOUTS HORMUZ ‘OIL FLOW’
The UAE has stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and adherence to international law following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored the importance of full...
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DON’T BLOW THE PEACE DEAL, TRUMP TELLS ISRAEL, IRAN
US President Donald Trump yesterday urged restraint after Israel’s military said it carried out strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, in a move that could complicate efforts to finalise a US-Iran peace deal. Iran threatened a military response....
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TRUMP VOWS ‘VERY HARD’ STRIKES, THREATENS TO SEIZE KHARG ISLAND
US President Donald Trump yesterday threatened to launch another wave of attacks on Iran and vowed to take control of the country’s key oil infrastructure, signalling a major escalation as fighting between Washington and Tehran entered a second...
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IRAN, ISRAEL HALT ATTACKS BUT TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH
Fresh missile and drone exchanges between Iran and Israel overnight raised fears of a return to full-scale war, threatening to unravel a fragile ceasefire that has largely held since April and jeopardising diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting...
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TRUMP SAYS TROOPS TO STAY AS IRAN WAR HITS 100 DAYS
US President Donald Trump said yesterday he has no plans to withdraw the roughly 50,000 American troops involved in the Iran conflict until “we have a completion” in the country, signalling that Washington remains committed to maintaining a major...
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UAE a prime real estate investment destination
The UAE remains one of the world’s most attractive real estate investment destinations in spite of the recent regional challenges, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada. Arada’s UAE Property Investment Index, which was conducted by...
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UAE CALLS FOR FIRM STANCE ON IRAN
An Iranian attack killed an Indian national and injured 63 people at Kuwait’s international airport, forcing it to close temporarily, in the first deadly strike on the Gulf since an April 8 ceasefire came into place. Bahrain authorities said they...
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ARAB REGION PAYING THE PRICE FOR IRAN’S EXPANSIVE AMBITIONS: UAE
Asenior UAE official said yesterday that the Arab world is paying the price for what he described as Iran’s expansive regional ambitions, warning that security, stability and prosperity cannot be achieved through policies that undermine the sovereignty...
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IRAN HALTS TALKS WITH US, TIES PEACE DEAL TO LEBANON TRUCE
Iran has suspended indirect peace talks with the United States, citing Israel’s escalating military campaign in Lebanon and demanding an immediate halt to operations there before negotiations can resume, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The...
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UAE residents to see five major changes from today
UAE residents will see a number of important changes come into force today, affecting everything from daily commuting costs and salary payments to the legal rights of young adults. The new measures are expected to have a direct impact on motorists,...
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UAE, GULF STATES SLAM IRAN ATTACK ON KUWAIT AS BLATANT VIOLATION
Gulf nations strongly condemned an Iranian missile and drone attack targeting Kuwait, calling it a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty amid growing tensions between the United States and Iran despite a fragile...
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PRESIDENT CALLS FOR PEACE, PROSPERITY ON EID
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday called for peace, stability and prosperity in a message marking the start of Eid Al Adha “I congratulate my brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, all those who call the UAE home, and...
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PILGRIMS CONVERGE ON MOUNT ARAFAT
Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia yesterday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Haj. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill...
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MUSLIMS GATHER IN MAKKAH FOR HAJ PILGRIMAGE
■ Muslims perform the evening prayer around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah, on Sunday, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage. Over 1.8 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for...
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TRUMP: US WILL NOT RUSH INTO A DEAL
US President Donald Trump said the US will not “rush into a deal” with Iran, adding that the US blockade of Iranian ports will remain in “full force and effect” until an agreement is reached. “The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and...
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UAE WARNS IRAN AGAINST ‘NEW REALITY’ IN HORMUZ
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the Iranian bullying has eroded trust, warning that attempts to impose a new regional reality following its recent military setbacks would not succeed. In a post on X platform, Gargash...
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UAE TO IRAQ: STOP HOSTILE ATTACKS
The UAE yesterday demanded that Iraq “immediately” prevent further attacks launched from its territory after a drone originating from Iraq targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, escalating regional tensions and triggering international alarm over...
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DRONES THAT TARGETED BARAKAH CAME FROM IRAQI TERRITORY: UAE
The UAE said yesterday that drones involved in the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant were launched from Iraqi territory, as authorities warned the country reserved the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and...
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