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HOUTHIS INTENSIFY ATTACKS AS ARAMCO EVACUATES HQ
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified, forcing oil giant Aramco to evacuate its remaining headquarters staff as attacks involving an airport and an oilfield left four people dead, including an Indian national, while Washington ordered...
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Dubai now tracks drones, aerial activity
Long before a drone strays into the path of a passenger jet, a roundthe-clock, AI-powered digital system in Dubai is already monitoring the skies and ready to raise the alarm. Real-time monitoring and alerts are now possible thanks to the Dubai Civil...
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UAE, FRANCE STRENGTHEN DEFENCE TIES WITH FRAMEWORK EXCHANGE
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday witnessed the exchange of the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework between the UAE and France. The framework was exchanged by Mohamed Bin...
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Mohammed calls for unity of GCC nations
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called for greater unity and cooperation among GCC nations, warning that divisive media narratives and narrow agendas must not...
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Egypt pledges ‘all support’ to Riyadh
Egypt pledged yesterday to provide Saudi Arabia with all necessary support to defend its security and stability, as fresh Houthi missile and drone attacks targeted the kingdom and Cairo’s parliament debated possible military assistance. The Egyptian...
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32 STUDENTS KILLED IN PAKISTAN SCHOOL ROOF COLLAPSE
A rescue worker carries an injured child after rescuing him from the rubble of a roof collapse at a private school, in Peshawar, Pakistan, yesterday. The roof collapse in Pakistan’s northwestern city killed a teacher and 32 students, mostly aged under...
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SPECTACULAR OPENING TO GLOBAL VILLAGE
■ Global Village kicked off the way residents know best — with music, fanfare and bursts of silver confetti. The theme was ‘A More Wonderful World’, which was written across banners that carried the pictures of postage stamps of landmark cities. The...
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Dubai has Dh2.1tr in projects under way
Dubai has more than Dh2 trillion worth of projects under way and is preparing for a new phase of growth, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said yesterday, reaffirming...
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UAE approves Dh292.5 billion federal budget for 2027-2029
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the federal general budget for the years 2027-2029, totalling Dh292.5 billion, reflecting a...
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UAE, WORLD STRONGLY CONDEMN HOUTHI ATTACKS ON RIYADH AIRPORT
The UAE and world leaders yesterday strongly condemned the deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, as US President Donald Trump weighed military intervention. Saturday’s attack, which killed 12 people and injured 309, was...
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Attempted suicide decriminalised
Attempted suicide will no longer be treated as a criminal offence in the UAE under some new amendments to the country’s Crimes and Penalties Law, marking a shift towards a more humanitarian approach focused on mental health support, prevention and...
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UAE tops digital government satisfaction
The UAE has ranked first globally in citizen satisfaction with digital government services, according to the 2026 Citizen Survey on Digital Government by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), with 89 per cent of respondents giving the UAE a high...
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Fines up to Dh500,000 over salt, sugar limits
The UAE has started implementing a resolution that caps sodium, sugar and fat in selected packaged foods, with food businesses given phased deadlines to comply through 2030, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said yesterday. The ministry said the...
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UAE AMONG 25 MOST INNOVATIVE ECONOMIES
The UAE has entered the world’s 25 most innovative economies for the first time, climbing five places in the 2026 Global Innovation Index as investment in technology, research and entrepreneurship strengthens its position in the global knowledge...
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Gargash rejects Iran’s criticism over UAE islands
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has rejected criticism by Iranian official Ali Akbar Velayati of the UAE’s position on the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s commitment to resolving the...
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MOHAMED TAKES A TRAIN RIDE AHEAD OF ETIHAD RAIL LAUNCH
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday travelled aboard an Etihad Rail train from Abu Dhabi to Dubai on a journey ahead of the official launch of the service on the national passenger rail network. During the journey,...
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TRUMP: XI TALKS CAN BRING PEACE AND PROSPERITY FOR DECADES
US President Donald Trump said his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping could promote “peace and prosperity for decades” as the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies pledged cooperation at the start of a closely watched White House summit...
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TRUMP SEES IRAN DEAL WITHIN REACH AS PRESSURE BUILDS
US President Donald Trump has told Gulf and regional leaders there is “a lot of momentum” towards reaching a deal with Iran, raising hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough even as economic pressure on Tehran intensifies and another commercial vessel was...
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TRUMP TELLS UN HE FACES CHOICE OF IRAN DEAL OR DRIVING IT ‘INTO HELL’
US President Donald Trump said yesterday he faced a stark choice between reaching a deal with Iran or “annihilating” the Islamic Republic, as he used his UN General Assembly address to defend the nearly seven-month war and intensify pressure on...
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DUBAI ANNOUNCES 10-DAY MOURNING FOR AHMED
■ Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, died yesterday at the age of 76, the Ruler’s Court announced. The Court...
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HOUTHIS TARGETING RIYADH RAISES REGIONAL ALARM
Alarm is growing across the region after Yemen’s Iranbacked Houthi militants targeted Riyadh for the first time since the conflict resumed, pushing the Saudi-Houthi confrontation across a new threshold as Washington warned that fighting could “escalate...
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UAE BACKS DETERRENCE AND DIALOGUE WITH IRAN: GARGASH
The UAE will combine deterrence and defence of its sovereignty with dialogue with Iran while ensuring that regional tensions do not derail its economic and development agenda, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said...
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Dubai approves 80km Fourth Corridor to cut travel time
Dubai has approved the implementation of a new 80km Fourth Corridor that will strengthen road links between the emirates and cut journey times by up to 60 per cent. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,...
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MOHAMMED HAILS SYRIA’S RETURN TO PROGRESS
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa in Dubai yesterday, expressing optimism over Syria’s return to development and its...
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UAE UNVEILS TRAVEL PUSH, BILLIONS IN INVESTMENT
The Gulf’s tourism industry is looking beyond nearly seven months of the US-Iran conflict and ensuing disruption, with policymakers and industry leaders at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai pointing to preparedness, collaboration and fresh investment as...
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UAE-Iran meeting reflects policy of deterrence, diplomacy: Gargash
Ameeting, which was held between Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reflects the UAE’s approach of combining deterrence with diplomacy to promote regional security, Dr...
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UAE TO INVEST €40 BILLION IN GERMANY
The UAE has announced a €40 billion investment in Germany across strategic sectors including industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy. The announcement comes amid growing momentum in UAE-German...
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US HITS 4 IRAN TANKERS, SINKS ONE AS WAR WIDENS AT SEA
The US-Iran conflict widened across Gulf waters yesterday as merchant vessels came under fire and Tehran claimed attacks on ships trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a day after US forces struck five Iranian oil tankers, sinking one. Four crude...
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UAE, GCC slam Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia yesterday that wounded dozens of people and hit civilian and economic facilities, as Riyadh warned it would not hesitate to defend itself. Saudi authorities said at...
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Dubai launches ‘Click and Travel’ service to speed up airport checks
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has officially launched its “Click and Travel” service, allowing passport officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure procedures using mobile devices and process each...
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EU CONDEMNS IRAN ATTACKS ON REGIONAL NATIONS
The European Union yesterday strongly condemned Iran’s latest attacks on the UAE, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, expressing alarm at the latest military escalation in the Middle East. The EU said it was alarmed by the latest military escalation and...
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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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