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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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OUR RESOLVE ONLY GROWS STRONGER: UAE
“The UAE will keep building. Our resolve only grows stronger.” With those words, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, yesterday underscored the UAE’s response to a terrorist attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power...
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UAE CONDEMNS TERROR ATTACK ON NUCLEAR PLANT
The UAE yesterday strongly condemned an unprovoked terrorist drone attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region, warning that the strike represented a dangerous...
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GCC DECLARES GULF SECURITY ‘INDIVISIBLE’ AMID TENSIONS
Gulf states closed ranks against growing regional threats, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) interior ministers declaring the bloc’s security “indivisible” after Kuwait arrested alleged cells linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps amid...
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HORMUZ CRISIS CASTS A SHADOW OVER TRUMP-XI MEETING IN CHINA
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing yesterday for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the Iran war and its growing impact on global energy markets expected to dominate discussions. The main summit events begin today,...
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HORMUZ CLOSURE DEPRIVES WORLD OF 1B BARRELS OF OIL
The UAE warned yesterday that the world is already facing a shortfall of one billion barrels of oil because of Iran’s continued chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf states intensified condemnation of Tehran’s actions across the region. Dr...
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TRUMP REJECTS IRAN TERMS, SAYS TRUCE ON LIFE SUPPORT
Pressure continued to build on Iran yesterday after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest response to Washington’s ceasefire proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable” and accusing Iran of “playing games”. Trump also added that the...
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IRAN TARGETS GULF STATES, VESSELS AMID ESCALATION
Drones targeted Gulf states and commercial vessels yesterday as Iran warned the United States that its “restraint is over”, threatening retaliation against American ships and bases even as Tehran responded to Washington’s latest peace proposal. The...
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UAE AND GCC CONDEMN IRAN’S HOSTILE REMARKS
The UAE has strongly condemned statements issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, reaffirming its complete rejection of any allegations or threats that undermine its sovereignty and national security. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
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‘INDUSTRIAL SECTOR KEY TO DIVERSIFICATION’
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). During the tour, the President reviewed the latest innovations, products,...
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AGGRESSOR IRAN’S STRIKES ON UAE SPARK GLOBAL OUTRAGE
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received phone calls from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and leaders of Egypt and Qatar, all expressing solidarity with the UAE and condemning Iranian attacks. A broader wave of global...
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UAE shifts focus to domestic investment
The UAE is preparing to scale up domestic investment while reshaping its industrial and energy strategy, ministers said at the Make it in the Emirates summit, as the country responds to recent supply chain and market disruptions. Minister of Foreign...
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UAE URGES UNCONDITIONAL REOPENING OF HORMUZ
The UAE has raised concerns over Iran’s actions across diplomatic, environmental and security fronts, calling at the United Nations for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and warning that continued disruption threatens...
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IRANIAN AGGRESSION IN GCC PREMEDITATED: GARGASH
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the recent Iranian aggression was severe, deliberate, and calculated, reflecting prior planning rather than a momentary escalation. He stressed that its scale and execution confirm that...
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UAE LAUNCHES DH1B FUND TO AID VITAL INDUSTRIES
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the establishment of a Dh1 billion national fund to support vital industries. “We have approved a package of initiatives...
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BIG AI SHIFT IN GOVERNMENT SERVICES
The UAE will transform half of its government sectors, services and operations to autonomous artificial intelligence systems within two years, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The major government...
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DUBAI UNVEILS METRO GOLD LINE
A new Dubai Metro line spanning 42km and connecting 15 key areas in Dubai was announced yesterday. In a post on X, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the Dh34...
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CLOCKTICKSONTRUCEAS TRUMP RESISTS EXTENSION
US President Donald Trump signalled he is not inclined to extend the Iran ceasefire beyond its looming deadline, raising the risk of a return to conflict as fresh talks remain mired in uncertainty. “I don’t want to do that,” Trump said when asked...
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TRUMP UPS PRESSURE, GIVES IRAN ‘LAST CHANCE’ AS TALKS RESUME
US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated rhetoric against Iran, threatening to destroy the country’s critical infrastructure while announcing that American negotiators will head to Pakistan for a fresh round of talks. In a post on Truth Social,...
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UAE labour market stable, wages on time
The UAE’s labour market continues to demonstrate resilience and stability despite ongoing regional developments, with businesses operating smoothly and workers receiving wages on time, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation...
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TRUMP SAYS DEAL NEAR AS US SENDS MESSAGE TO IRAN
US President Donald Trump voiced fresh optimism that a deal with Iran to end the war could be within reach, even as a fragile twoweek ceasefire holds and tensions persist over a naval blockade and stalled negotiations. Trump said the conflict was...
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US–IRAN TALKS BACK ON TRACK FOR SECOND ROUND
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table for a second round of talks, with mediators scrambling to revive momentum after last weekend’s summit in Islamabad ended without a deal. Pakistan has...
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US NAVAL BLOCKADE ON IRAN SETS STAGE FOR SHOWDOWN
US President Donald Trump warned yesterday that any Iranian “fast attack boats” approaching a US-imposed naval blockade would be “immediately ELIMINATED”, escalating tensions despite international calls to preserve a fragile ceasefire. The US military...
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TRUMP ORDERS BLOCKADE OF HORMUZ AS TALKS COLLAPSE
President Donald Trump yesterday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace talks with Iran, marking a major escalation that could test an already fragile ceasefire. In social media posts and a Fox News...
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TRUCE TEETERS OVER HORMUZ, LEBANON
Afragile ceasefire in the Iran war is already under strain, with tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and escalating Israeli strikes in Lebanon exposing deep cracks in the truce. Disagreement over the scope of the deal has intensified after Israel’s...
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IRAN FIRES MISSILES DESPITE TRUCE
Gulf states continued to come under attack from Iran despite a ceasefire agreement, underscoring the fragility of the truce and raising fresh doubts after reports that the 10-point plan published by Tehran differs from the version under discussion with...
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RUSSIA AND CHINA VETO UN HORMUZ RESOLUTION AMID RISING TENSIONS
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution yesterday calling for action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocking a measure that had already been watered down from earlier Gulf proposals seeking authorisation to use force to secure the...
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TRUMP CALLS 45-DAY TRUCE PUSH A ‘SIGNIFICANT STEP’
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Washington is reviewing a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire in the Iran war, calling it a “very significant step” — even as Tehran rejected the plan and fighting intensified. “It’s a significant proposal,...
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TRUMP THREATENS ‘POWER PLANT DAY’ STRIKES ON IRAN
US President Donald Trump yesterday threatened to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges in an expletive-laden warning if Tehran does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, even as he announced the rescue of a “seriously wounded” American airman in...
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Artemis II: Mission that could change how we see Earth
Humans are heading back to the Moon — and this time, what astronauts see could reshape how we understand not just the lunar surface, but Earth itself. Nasa’s Artemis II lifted off late Wednesday aboard the Space Launch System rocket, sending four...
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TRUMP SAYS IRAN SOUGHT TRUCE; TEHRAN SAYS ‘FALSE AND BASELESS’
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Iran is seeking a ceasefire, but Tehran swiftly rejected the assertion as “false and baseless,” highlighting sharply conflicting claims as the war intensifies. Speaking ahead of an address to the American...
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US: TALKS TO END WAR GAINING STRENGTH
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday that negotiations to end the Iran war are making progress, even as President Donald Trump signalled growing frustration with allies, and warned of decisive days ahead in the conflict. “They are very...
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TRUMP THREATENS KHARG, OIL WELLS
US President Donald Trump yesterday threatened to destroy Iran’s oil export hub of Kharg Island, along with its oil wells and power plants, if Tehran does not soon agree to a deal to end the war. A day after striking a more conciliatory tone and...
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‘UAE WILL PROTECT GAINS AND EMERGE STRONGER’
The UAE will safeguard its achievements and emerge stronger, with all sectors working in lockstep to deliver on a national pledge to the world, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler...
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TRUMP TO IRAN: GET SERIOUS SOON, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to “get serious” about ending the war — even as US-Israeli strikes continue and Washington weighs a risky ground operation, raising fears that diplomacy and escalation are moving in parallel. “They better get...
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IRAN REJECTS TRUMP’S PLAN, SETS OWN TERMS
Iran has rejected a US-backed plan to pause the war and instead issued its own set of conditions, making clear that any end to the conflict will be dictated by Tehran — not Washington. The exchange of competing proposals highlights a widening gap...
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NATIONS PUSH DIPLOMACY TO END WAR
■ INDIA ALSO JOINS CALLS FOR DE-ESCALATION AND PEACE ■ TWO POSSIBLE FORMATS FOR TALKS UNDER DISCUSSION Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks...
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TRUMP’S IRAN DEAL CLAIMS RAISE HOPES
Hopes for a resolution to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran rose yesterday after President Donald Trump signalled progress in talks, even as Tehran denied that any negotiations were taking place. Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the...
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BATTLE FOR HORMUZ ESCALATES
The focus of the war has sharply shifted to the Strait of Hormuz, with tensions escalating after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the vital oil route — or face devastating strikes. Iran yesterday responded with...
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IRAN HITS KEY GULF ENERGY SITES AS WAR ESCALATES
Oil and gas prices surged sharply yesterday after Iran struck major energy facilities across the Gulf, deepening fears of a widening conflict that could disrupt global supplies and push the Middle East war into a dangerous new phase. Brent crude...
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UAE Eid travel shifts to short road trips and staycations
UAE residents are opting for staycations and short road trips instead of international holidays this Eid Al Fitr, as regional tensions continue to affect travel plans, according to travel agents. Demand for leisure air travel remains low, even though...
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UAE LEADERS, JORDAN KING CALL FOR A HALT TO ESCALATING MILITARY ACTIONS
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received King Abdullah II of Jordan. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,...
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UAE, SAUDI LEADERS SAY BLATANT IRANIAN ATTACKS A VIOLATION OF SOVEREIGN RIGHTS
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday received a telephone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, during which they discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and their grave threats to...
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UAE shows restraint despite 1,909 attacks
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, stressed that the country has the right to defend itself against the imposed terrorist aggression, while continuing to exercise restraint and prioritise stability and diplomatic solutions. In...
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OIL, GAS PRICES SOAR AMID TURMOIL IN KEY MARKETS
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy and financial markets, pushing oil and gas prices higher, shaking stock markets and prompting governments to prepare emergency measures to shield their economies...
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UAE WILL EMERGE STRONGER: PRESIDENT
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reassured citizens and residents that the UAE will overcome the current crisis and emerge stronger, while sending a clear message to those who threaten the country that the UAE is “not an...
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UAE CARRIERS DEFY REGIONAL SLUMP
UAE airlines began cautiously restoring operations yesterday, even as more than 23,000 flights, according to Cirium, have been cancelled across the Middle East since airspace closures began. Carriers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are operating reduced or...
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RESOLUTE UAE STAYS STEADY AMID REGIONAL TURMOIL
Shopping malls and parks are crowded, planes are taking off and landing, ports are operating as usual, and banking services are up without a glitch. With careful assessment, timely intervention and an abundance of caution, the UAE has once again...
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UAE STANDS UNITED AND RESOLUTE
Four days into the USIsrael conflict with Iran, the UAE yesterday activated emergency air corridors handling up to 48 flights per hour, with plans to schedule 80 additional national carrier services to move 27,000 passengers in the next phase. UAE...
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