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UAE expresses concern over ship attacks, Hormuz closure
The UAE has expressed grave concerns over Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting (TMM), Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, underscored...
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Shared housing units in Dubai to get rental index
>> This index will curb informal rent-setting practices and improve transparency for landlords and tenants >> Violations may result in fines ranging from Dh500 to Dh500,000 Dubai will introduce a dedicated rental index for shared housing units under...
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RUSSIAN MISSILE AND DRONE STRIKES
Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on Wednesday. Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Ukraine was unable to shoot...
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Booming non-oil sector lifts UAE economy in 1st quarter
The UAE’S non-oil sector contributed almost 80 per cent of the national economy during the first quarter of 2026 as its real gross domestic product grew three per cent to Dh485 billion. Non-oil GDP grew by 4.8 per cent, raising its contribution to 79.4...
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‘A Rail to Road’ car service for Etihad Rail passengers
A first-of-its-kind ‘Rail to Road’ service will allow Etihad Rail passengers to rent a vehicle directly from train stations to complete the final leg of their journeys across the UAE. Thrifty Car Rental UAE said on Monday that it had secured an...
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US and Israel to stop striking Iran in hope of quick deal: Trump
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran — provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Fears had been mounting that the fighting could escalate...
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161,000 more people made Dubai their home in 2026
Dubai’s population has crossed 4.74 million after the emirate added more than 161,000 residents since the beginning of 2026, live data showed on Thursday. The population stood at 4,741,335 at 1.45pm on July 30, according to the Dubai Population Clock....
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20 killed as US, Saudi hit Iran’s allies in Iraq
The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first US airstrikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the US bombing campaign against Iran last week. Iran, for its part, said...
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Dubai Metro’s Blue Line Dragon Mart station begins to take shape
More than 20 metres below the ground near Dragon Mart, one of Dubai Metro Blue Line’s biggest stations is beginning to take shape. Concrete walls have been built, the first tunnel has reached the station and a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) has...
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I won’t wait long for diplomacy to succeed: Trump
Iran and the United States held their fire for a third consecutive day on Monday, though American ally Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted a drone attack launched by Tehran-backed groups in Iraq. Fighting between the longtime foes has paused since...
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Global investors back Dubai’s realty market
Dubai’s off-plan property market continues to draw unprecedented levels of international investor interest, with 84 per cent of global investors surveyed in a study now rating the emirate as a more attractive destination for off-plan investment than...
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Oil surges past $100 after Houthis’ Red Sea attacks
US President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint. The...
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Abu Dhabi makes a splash with DH100B waterfront project
Abu Dhabi has unveiled Marsa Al Saadiyat, a landmark Dh100 billion mixed-use development spanning 6.4 million square metres, marking the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan and one of the emirate’s largest waterfront projects. Developed by...
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‘US will take care of Houthis if they blockade Saudi ports’
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would “take care of ” the Houthi rebels if the Iran-backed militant group follows through on its threatened blockade of Saudi ports. “If something like that happens, we take care of it,” Trump told...
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Burnham becomes Britain PM, vows stability with 10-year plan
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday promised to set out a 10-year-plan for Britain, to ease the cost of living crisis and outlined policy goals including an end to sleeping on the streets. Accompanied by wife Marie-france van Heel, Burnham...
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US intensifies its attack on Iran after two troops killed
The US said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan, while US allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday. The US and Iran have...
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US, Iran trade blows in rekindled Mideast war
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war, despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks. The rekindled fighting...
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Us-Iran escalation threatens shipping
The US conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran’s coastal defence systems and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports. The daytime strikes mark...
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One dead as Iranian missiles hit 2 UAE tankers in Hormuz
Amid the heightened hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE’S Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced on Tuesday that national tankers were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz,...
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Trump reinstates Iran blockade, puts a 20% toll on Hormuz ships
President Donald Trump declared the return of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday, saying Washington would impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as fighting once again flared over the vital waterway. Iran’s military...
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US insists Hormuz remains open despite Iran ‘closing it’
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation over the vital waterway again sparked US and Iranian strikes. The strait, essential to global oil and gas supplies, has...
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Us-Iran escalation takes a toll on Hormuz traffic
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the Un-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week and as the United States and Iran traded renewed strikes. Flows through...
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Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over” on Wednesday but left the door open to more talks, after fighting flared sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The strategic shipping route remains a...
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Three ships hit in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iran
Three tankers including a Qatari LNG vessel were struck within hours in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime monitors and Qatar said on Tuesday, with peace mediator Doha denouncing an ‘unacceptable’ Iranian attack. An ‘unknown projectile’ hit a tanker...
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Ukraine says air defence needs a boost as 22 more killed in Kyiv
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at least 22 people on the eve of a crucial Nato summit, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack hit just days after another Russian...
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Govt finds a way to protect gig riders during peak heat
Delivery riders in the UAE cannot be compelled to work during the restricted midday break hours if they do not wish to do so, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has told Khaleej Times. The ministry also said delivery on foot is...
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21 killed in Russia’s biggest attack on Kyiv, says mayor
Russia launched its largest ever barrage on Kyiv early on Thursday, according to the city’s mayor, tearing open apartment buildings in a hourslong drone and missile attack that killed at least 21 people. In Moscow, the Kremlin vowed to further ramp up...
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UAE moves to enforce social media ban for those under 15
Social media platforms operating in the UAE must deploy identity verification and Ai-powered technologies to the highest standards to protect children online, a senior official announced on Wednesday. Eng. Majid Sultan Al-masmar, Director General of...
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New dawn in UAE public transport
Over 10,000 Etihad Rail tickets were sold ahead of the start of operations of the service on Tuesday. The inaugural service, which departed from Fujairah at 5.34am, arrived at Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed bin Zayed City Station ahead of schedule. A total of...
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Crisis meeting in Qatar today
US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar today, despite Tehran earlier denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at ending the Middle East war were planned. The announcement came after Iran held...
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Attacks resume in Gulf
Iran launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain early on Sunday, shortly after President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out the Iranian leadership if they did not stick to the interim agreement to end their war. Israel...
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Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes strike Venezuela
Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks. A magnitude 7.2...
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US reaffirms commitment to security of the Emirates
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with the UAE leader on Wednesday during a Middle East tour, seeking to reassure Gulf allies who view a proposed Iran peace deal as too soft on a regional power that attacked them in the war. The Us-iran...
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Have you booked your Etihad train tickets yet?
Etihad Rail has announced that the first phase of its passenger train services will begin on June 30 between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. The passenger rail network will be formally launched on September 30, 2026. The announcement was made as Sheikh Khalid...
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Schools closed, trains disrupted as killer heatwave grips Europe
A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40° Celsius, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and tourist hotspots. Three people died due to extreme heat in France and...
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ALMERAQ DOES SHEIKHA HESSA PROUD AT ROYAL ASCOT
King Charles with Shadwell owner Sheikha Hessa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the presentation ceremony for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Almeraq, a homebred sprinter bred at Shadwell’s historic Nunnery Stud in...
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Oil begins to flow as signing of Iran deal unlocks Hormuz
US Vice-president JD Vance on Thursday said 12.5 million barrels of oil flowed through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran to end the nearly four month-long war. “On the...
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G7 rallies around Ukraine, ready to pressure Russia
G7 leaders on Wednesday hailed a newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The three-day meeting of the leaders of Britain,...
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Oil plunges on hope Hormuz will be ‘completely open’ by Friday
Oil prices fell four per cent to a fresh threemonth low on Tuesday on hopes the US and Iran will allow oil to flow through the Strait of Hormuz from Friday. Brent crude futures fell $3.29, or four per cent, to $79.88 a barrel at 1448 GMT, while US...
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GLOBAL INDIANS OF THE UAE: THE NEXT TECH GENERATION
Global Indians of the UAE is a year-long Khaleej Times editorial series spotlighting Indian-origin entrepreneurs, thought leaders and trend-makers. The Next Tech Generation, its second instalment, features 15 technology leaders building future-facing...
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HAMILTON CLAIMS HIS FIRST FERRARI WIN IN BARCELONA
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak. The seven-time world champion finished ahead of George Russell and...
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Emaar to launch DH200B housing project in Dubai
Emaar Properties on Thursday announced that it will launch a mega masterplan development worth Dh200 billion, with a gross floor area of more than 4.5 million square metres. The developer behind some of Dubai’s iconic projects such as the Burj...
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Stop shooting, Trump tells Israel and Iran
Iran’s military announced on Monday that its first wave of attacks on Israel since a ceasefire in April was now over, although it threatened to resume the strikes if Israel continued attacks on Lebanon. There was no immediate response from Israel,...
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UAE’S sports betting platform launches Fifa Cup wagers
Play971, the UAE’S first licensed sports wagering and igaming platform, has opened access for Uae-based football fans to legally place wagers on upcoming international football matches, including Fifa World Cup fixtures. The platform’s website...
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Lebanon truce on the rocks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Thursday that an agreement on implementing a ceasefire announced in Washington after talks with Israel was the “last chance” to reach a comprehensive truce. Envoys from Israel and Lebanon held a fourth round of...
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UAE calls for firm, united Gulf stand after Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain
The UAE has called for a “firm, unified and cohesive” Gulf response following Iranian drone and missile strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, amid a sharp escalation in regional hostilities between Iran and the US in the early hours of Wednesday. The remark...
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SHEIKHA BODOUR LAUNCHES POLISH EDITION OF HER BOOK
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, launched the Polish translation of her book Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha, published by the Polish publishing house Sonia Draga Sp. z o.o., during a...
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Iran suspends peace talks as Israel pushes into Lebanon
Oil prices jumped around five per cent and equities slid on Monday as Middle East peace talks stumbled and tensions mounted between Iran and the Unites States. Iran and the US traded strikes early on Monday and Israel ordered troops to move further...
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PSG DEFEAT ARSENAL TO WIN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Paris St Germain's back-toback Champions League triumphs have been built on talent, depth and tactical sophistication, but those inside the club point first to something less tangible when explaining their rise to the summit of Europe - belief. Luis...
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ISRAELI STRIKE IN TYRE, SOUTHERN LEBANON
Israel’s military said it launched an airstrike in the Beirut area on Thursday as a Lebanese military source said an apartment was hit south of the capital, the second such raid since an April ceasefire announcement. The escalation comes as Lebanon...
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LEADERS WISH PEACE, UNITY TO ALL WHO CALL UAE HOME
As residents across the UAE gathered early on Wednesday for Eid Al Adha prayers, the UAE President extended greetings marking the holy occasion and sending a message of unity and blessings. In a message shared on the occasion, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed...
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Residents pray for peace as efforts to reach a Us-iran deal gather pace
This Eid Al Adha, many UAE residents say the festive season feels different. From soaring ticket prices and postponed travel plans to delayed contracts and fewer job opportunities, families across the country say the Iran war has affected both finances...
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From scorching heat to spiritual serenity: UAE pilgrims share first moments of Haj
Amid soaring temperatures and emotional reunions, thousands of UAE pilgrims arriving in the holy city of Makkah for this year’s Haj say the spiritual experience has already outweighed the physical exhaustion of the journey. With pilgrims preparing to...
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HAJ BEGINS TODAY
Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel’s mind that he would attend this year’s Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. “Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out,” the...
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Tourism, trade, education to benefit from Dubai’s Dh1.5 billion incentives package
To strengthen Dubai’s economic resilience and global competitiveness, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved on Thursday an additional economic incentives package worth Dh1.5 billion, bringing the total support...
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PRESIDENT RECEIVES VICTORIOUS AL AIN FOOTBALL CLUB TEAM
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received on Wednesday a delegation of Al Ain FC players and staff, following the team’s victory in the 2025–2026 Adnoc Pro League, marking the club’s 15th league title. Also seen are Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al...
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Revealed: First three Etihad Rail stations to welcome passengers
The first passenger stations of the Etihad Rail have been revealed by a senior official. “The first stations that will be operational are the Mohamed bin Zayed station in Abu Dhabi, the Jumeirah Golf Estate station in Dubai and the Fujairah station,”...
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‘UAE Government 4.0’ to back AI skills across public services
The UAE cabinet approved a project to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI technologies and tools. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The...
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‘I waited 11 hours’: Crowd disappointed after watch launch cancelled
Resident M. Qasim arrived at Dubai Mall on Friday at 11pm in the hope of getting his hands on one of the unique pocket watches of the Royal Pop collection, a landmark collaboration between Swiss watchmakers Audemars Piguet (AP) and Swatch. Despite...
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Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China’s help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel. “He said he’s not going to give military...
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PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT
The President remains deeply connected with the citizens of the UAE In 4 years, he led the UAE to be a resilient, dynamic, and knowledge-based economy Four years ago, the UAE witnessed a moment that was at once solemn, historic and deeply personal....
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VOICES OF THE UAE
At a time of heightened global and regional uncertainty, the UAE continues to stand out as a stage for creativity, culture and connection. Influencers, creators and public figures are helping shape how the country's energy, diversity and ambition are...
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Classrooms across the UAE
came alive again on Monday as students returned to in-person learning, reconnecting with friends and teachers.
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Let’s work to eradicate river blindness, says Dubai Ruler
Anew humanitarian project to eradicate river blindness has been announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The project, which is a part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global...
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UAE AND EGYPT PRESIDENTS DISCUSS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. They exchanged views on the latest regional developments and their serious implications for...
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‘UAE CAN CONFRONT ANY THREAT’
From the UAE Armed Forces’ response to recent Iranian attacks to their sacrifices over five decades, the country’s leaders have paid tribute to the men and women in uniform as the nation marked the 50th anniversary of the unification of its Armed...
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REOPENS AFTER DH500M FACELIFT
Al Mamzar Beach officially reopened on Tuesday and welcomed visitors with upgraded facilities and improved public spaces. The Dh500 million project is a key part of Dubai Municipality’s broader vision to transform the city’s beaches into modern,...
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US destroyers enter Gulf to escort ships
US guided-missile destroyers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf as part of a new mission to restore maritime traffic in the vital waterway, the US military said on Monday. The warships “are currently operating in the Arabian...
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Dubai on track with its Metro Blue line launch
Dubai has revealed design concepts for upcoming stations on the Metro Blue Line, a 30km route that will feature 14 stations, including three interchange, seven elevated and four underground. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and...
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UAE charges 13 suspects, 6 firms in Sudan arms smuggling case
The UAE has officially concluded its investigation into a Sudanese arms smuggling network and referred the case to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) for a final ruling. UAE Attorney-general Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi...
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UAE LEADERS RECEIVE BAHRAIN KING
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, who is on a visit to the UAE, on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE...
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UAE QUITS OPEC
In a historic shift for global energy markets, the UAE on Tuesday announced it will leave the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the wider Opec+ alliance effective May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership and signalling a...
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You love Dubai, Dubai loves you too, Mohammed tells 9-year-old
“Remember, I will always be your friend,” said Sheikh Mohammed to nine-year-old Roger Xie as he welcomed a young boy who had written a heartfelt letter expressing his love for Dubai and the UAE. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president...
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Trump safe after gala shooting
UAE and other nations express solidarity with the Trump family as a gunman firing his gun rushes through a security checkpoint outside the ballroom where the US president was attending a gala dinner in Washington on Saturday night. The man carrying a...
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UAE IN THE AI FAST LANE
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that in two years, 50 per cent of UAE’S government sectors, services, and operations will run on Agentic AI. The new government model...
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Route map: 18 stations, Etihad Rail link, ‘high-speed rail’
Dubai’s newly released Rail Network Plan 2032 map has revealed the full route of the upcoming Gold Line, showing a corridor that begins in the historic Al Ghubaiba area and runs across the city to terminate at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The line will pass...
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