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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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We’ll never stop, Dubai has a lot to achieve: Ruler
Dubai is work in progress and will never stop in its race to attain even greater achievements, the emirate’s ruler said on Tuesday. “Our projects are moving ahead, and work will not stop. On the contrary, the pace will accelerate. We remain committed...
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We never stop learning or teaching, come what may: VP
“We are a nation that does not pause in the face of challenges. We never stop learning or teaching.” With this message, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed students in the UAE back to school on April 20. After more than a month of remote...
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Safety first as schools reopen
After weeks of distance learning, UAE schools are moving towards in-person education with new safety infrastructure, emergency protocols, and in some cases, staggered schedules in place. Moreover, teachers and staff will be trained in line with...
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Parents rue absence of buses as schools brace for opening
Parents in the UAE have begun making alternative arrangements after the Ministry of Education announced that school bus services will be postponed. While some working parents opted to take taxi services, others decided to continue online schooling for...
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IN THE UAE, RESILIENCE IS MORE THANJUST A WORD
All of us in the UAE, in one way or another, have demonstrated strength in recent weeks. And the beautiful thing about resilience is that the more you display it, the more you internalize it. The more it becomes a part of you. Today marks the 48th...
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Pakistan pulling out all the stops to get US, Iran back to the table
Pakistan is gearing up to host a second round of talks between the United States and Iran later this week with backchannel communications aimed at bringing the two sides together for more talks gathering pace. Sources familiar with the matter told...
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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports over Trump blockade
The deadline passed on Monday for the start of a US military blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down. Since the war started on...
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UAE reviewing ties based on Iran lessons: Gargash
The UAE has begun reassessing its security posture and alliances following Iran’s attack earlier this year, days after a ceasefire brought a halt to the Us-israel-iran war. In a statement, top UAE diplomat Dr Anwar Gargash said it was still...
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Hormuz not owned by any state, must reopen without terms: UAE
The UAE on Thursday called for the full and unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz with “no strings attached” as the important oil chokepoint remains closed by Iran after briefly being opened following a fragile ceasefire. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE...
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Pakistan to host Iran talks
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran later this week following their ceasefire announcement. “I... extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the...
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WORLD ON A SHARP EDGE
● Trump threatens ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran does not fall in line ● White House denies considering using nuclear weapons ● Tehran says will not show flexibility as long as Washington demands surrender ● Pakistan fears attacks on Saudi...
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IRAN REJECTS TRUCE PLAN
Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the US and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire as the Americans and the Iranians weighed a framework plan to cease their...
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US commandos go deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: Media
American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced that the crew member had been recovered “safe and sound”. Tehran said this week it had...
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NASA BACK TO MOON AFTER HALF-A-CENTURY
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on Nasa’s Artemis II mission, a high-stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States’ boldest step yet towards returning humans to the lunar surface this decade. After nearly three...
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Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit Nato
The United States will end its war on Iran fairly soon and could return for “spot hits” if needed, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime address to the nation. Trump also said he would state in the...
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China, Pakistan outline five-point plan to end Us-israel-iran war
China and Pakistan called on Tuesday for an immediate end to the war in the Middle East, and for peace talks as soon as possible, as they agreed to boost their cooperation on Iran. The two countries outlined a joint initiative “for restoring peace and...
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DUBAI UNVEILS DH1B SUPPORT PACKAGE
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, approved a Dh1-billion support package for the emirate’s business sector,...
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30 years on, Dubai World Cup is still at pinnacle of global racing
Thirty years on from its launch in 1996, the Dubai World Cup has established itself as one of racing’s biggest global spectacles, and Saturday’s 30th anniversary meeting at Meydan delivered again. A nine-race card worth $30.5 million brought together...
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Lost car number plates surface after heavy rain across UAE
After the heavy rain that lashed the UAE, a familiar sight has cropped up once again — car number plates sticking out of the side of pavements, echoing a scene that became one of the most defining images of the historic April 2024 floods, when the...
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UN council slams Iranian attacks on GCC, demands reparation
The UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday condemned Iran’s “egregious attacks” on its Gulf neighbours and demanded full “reparation” for all victims of its strikes. The 47-member council backed a resolution brought by the six Gulf Cooperation Council (...
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Tehran toughens stand, seeks key concessions
Iran’s negotiating posture has hardened sharply since the war began, with the Revolutionary Guards exerting growing influence over decision-making, and it will demand significant concessions from the United States if mediation efforts lead to serious...
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HEAVY RAIN LASHES PARTS OF UAE
Heavy rain lashed Sharjah as residents woke up to lightning and thunder across parts of the UAE during the morning hours of Monday. UAE airports have urged passengers to allow additional time for travel this week as unstable weather is forecast to...
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Rain to continue in UAE until March 27
Rainfall is expected to affect different parts of the UAE over the coming days, shifting across regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). This comes after a wet weekend that brought rain, thunder and strong winds to several parts...
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No aggression can dampen this Eid smile, camaraderie
People of all ages thronged markets across the country for last-minute shopping ahead of Eid Al Fitr, being celebrated today under the shadow of a regional conflict. Despite the ongoing tensions and unprovoked Iranian aggression, UAE residents and...
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Dubai Airports will bounce back in a jiffy: CEO Griffiths
Dubai Airports will bounce back from the impact of the current regional military conflict “very quickly”, and it has no plans to put its expansion on hold, its chief has said. “We will bounce back from the current situation very quickly. Of that I am...
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UAE rejects Iran’s justifications for unprovoked, unlawful aggression
The UAE has rejected descriptions of Iran’s attacks on the country as “retaliatory strikes”, calling the characterisation legally unfounded and a pretext for unlawful aggression. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Jamal Al Musharakh,...
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UAE RESIDENTS GEAR UP FOR EID
Residents make last-minute shopping ahead of the upcoming Eid celebrations in Sharjah on Monday as markets and shopping districts witness a surge of festive shoppers. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced that all public parking across...
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Global investors back UAE’S resilience amid Iran conflict
Global financial institutions, credit rating agencies and economists are reaffirming strong confidence in the resilience of GCC economies, especially the UAE, despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, highlighting powerful fiscal...
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Ships on fire as Iran vows to keep Hormuz shut
Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, the first remarks attributed to him since he succeeded his slain father. In a defiant address,...
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Hamdan pledges all steps to ensure sustainable growth
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has pledged to take all necessary steps to ensure sustainable economic growth, safeguard Dubai’s development gains and...
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Rest assured: UAE will remain a haven of safety and stability
The leaders of the UAE have pledged to keep the nation a haven of safety and stability. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,...
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Shares skid, oil soars 30% over prolonged war fears
Shares and bonds slumped and Global oil markets witnessed one of their sharpest rallies in years on Monday as the escalating conflict raised fears of a prolonged supply disruption in the Middle East, the world’s most critical oil-producing...
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Thank you, beloved President
People of the UAE and beyond are grateful to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who praised the unity of Emiratis and residents during the Iran conflict with his epochal statement that in the UAE, everyone is Emirati through their love, and...
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GCC, EU cry halt as Iran widens war
EU and Gulf ministers called following crisis talks on Thursday for Iran to immediately end “indiscriminate” attacks across the region in retaliation for US-IS-raeli attacks, warning global security was at stake. Oil prices jumped more than three per...
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It’s business as usual in UAE despite regional tensions
Top UAE companies on Wednesday said they continue to “operate normally” despite the ongoing military conflict in the region. From banking to real estate to ports to telecom, many listed companies in the UAE assured that there was no impact of the...
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