The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent’s dependence on imported energy and
Month: April 2026
Police investigating explosion at Israel Center in the Netherlands
According to local law enforcement, no injuries resulted from the explosion but the building suffered minor damage.
Iran offers a simple solution to Hormuz Strait blockade
Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply since the outbreak of hostilities in Gulf, with only a trickle of vessels managing to pass. | World News
US-Israel Strike Hits Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Site for Fourth Time; 1 Killed
Iran War LIVE: The central headquarters of the Iranian armed forces has issued a stark warning to the United States and its regional partners following recent threats made by President Donald Trump, state broadcaster Press TV reported. Follow the live for latest updates on April 4.
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Affiliate of Iranian state TV claims a US pilot ejected from their aircraft over southwestern Iran
Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms
Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars. A year and a half later, he is a wartime president contemplating whether to send U.S. ground
Good Friday around the world, in photos
Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar.
Egyptian citizen dead after debris from intercepted attack hits Abu Dhabi gas site
One Egyptian citizen was killed and four people suffered minor injuries after debris from an intercepted attack fell on Abu Dhabi’s Habshan…
International Cricket News and Live Score Update
Find here live cricket news, score, results, and breaking news with reviews, stories, and analyses for international cricket including IPL, Test, ODI, T20, T10, ICC.
Sheikh Mohammed’s sweet conversation with child Bella Maria melts hearts
In a heartwarming scene which touched millions of hearts, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and…
Iran searches for downed US jet crew, as US media says one member rescued
Iran launched a hunt for the US crew whose jet Iranian media said had been shot down by the Islamic republic’s air defence systems Friday, deploying troops and…
‘Dream is a Dubai villa’: Kerala businessman wins Dh20 million Big Ticket prize
For Shamon and his family, what began as a casual moment, sitting in a parked car and watching a live draw, has now turned into a memory they will never forget
Italian PM begins surprise Gulf tour; Putin, Erdogan urge immediate Mideast ceasefire
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday as part of a Gulf tour to boost “national energy security,” a…
Staycations surge in Northern Emirates as residents seek respite from Iran war
Local getaways prove popular as flight disruptions deter overseas travel
Dine in the top Dubai restaurants for up-to 50% off
Dubai, A Fine Way to Dine’, running until April 19 is bringing some of the city’s most sought-after restaurants together
Debris from intercepted Iranian projectile hits Oracle office in Dubai, no injuries reported
Iranian state media had, earlier this week, claimed that a strike targeted an Oracle data centre in Dubai. However, UAE authorities had swiftly rejected the claim.
Bahrain announces the injury of 4 people after intercepting a drone
Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 05:50 by ARN News Team Bahrain said that four citizens were injured and a number of houses were damaged due to the debris resulting from the interception of drones early on Saturday. The Bahraini Interior Ministry said in a post on social media platform X that the incident occurred in the residential area of Sitra, adding that the crew […]
Debris fell as a result of an air interception on Oracle’s office in Dubai
The Dubai government media office reported on Saturday that debris resulting from an aerial interception operation fell on the facade of the American technology giant “Oracle” office in Dubai.
Big campaign against UAE’: British flight attendant arrested in Dubai over airport safety warnings
A 25-year-old British flight attendant was arrested in Dubai after sharing photos of a damaged airport and warning colleagues on WhatsApp about safety risks following recent explosions.
Gulf targeting…damage in Dubai and warnings in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
As the American-Israeli war on Iran continues, three Gulf countries witnessed Iranian attacks early this Saturday, as the war entered its 36th day.
Raising ‘ausome’ children: Inside the autism journey of UAE families
Inside UAE families’ autism journeys this World Autism Month, where inclusion, government support, and unconditional love help ‘ausome’ children thrive.
Iran war latest: US pilot still missing after two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf
The attack would mark a major escalation targeting the country’s energy infrastructure
Uninsured driver ordered to pay Dh28,000 after causing Abu Dhabi traffic accident
Uninsured driver in Abu Dhabi ordered to pay Dh28,000 after causing traffic accident that damaged a woman’s car, court rules he is fully liable for negligence.
The Head of State receives the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and discusses with him cooperation relations and regional developments
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Sheikh Mohamed receives DR Congo President Tshisekedi, discuss economic ties and regional security
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and DR Congo’s Félix Tshisekedi discuss economic cooperation, CEPA ties and regional security during Abu Dhabi visit.
Eid Al Adha date likely on May 27, predicts astronomer
Astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan predicts Eid Al Adha will likely begin on May 27, with Dhu Al Hijjah starting May 18 and Arafah Day on May 26 in the UAE.
UAE President meets President of Democratic Republic of the Congo in Abu Dhabi
Felix Tshisekedi condemns attacks on UAE
How a family trip turned into Dh20m for this Kerala entrepreneur
A casual family visit to Dubai changes everything for Kerala businessman as a Dh20m Big Ticket win fuels his expansion plans.
The Seal Astronomical Observatory documents Orion’s path towards the Moon and monitors its change in brightness
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Two Dubai buildings hit by falling debris after Iran strikes intercepted
Falling debris struck the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City after authorities dealt with an earlier incident in Dubai Marina
Abu Dhabi launches Community Responder app to boost volunteer emergency response
Discover Abu Dhabi’s new Community Responder app, connecting trained volunteers with authorities to speed up emergency response and strengthen public safety.
Dubai Humanitarian delivers urgent medical aid to Gaza
Under Sheikh Mohammed’s directives, Dubai Humanitarian sends vital WHO medical supplies to Gaza, ensuring rapid support for 110,000 people in need.
Al Marsoumi: 8 factors that lead Dubai real estate to record record sales of 175.88 billion dirhams and enhance its investment attractiveness in 2026
Real estate consultant Hussein Khalaf Al-Mursoumi, CEO of Multiplan Real Estate Company, confirmed that the real estate market in Dubai continues to solidify its position as a global investment destination…
Dubai Police warn of fake insurance companies targeting residents on social media
Authorities warn against ‘too good to be true’ offers and stress regulatory checks
Dubai says no injuries from debris falling on Oracle building facade
Dubai authorities said on Saturday no injuries were reported after debris fell on the facade of an Oracle building in the emirate’s…
Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot
Iran’s forces were hunting on Saturday for a missing US pilot from one of two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf, officials from both sides said, while…
Eid Al Adha likely on May 27
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences,…
Prominent Emirati businessman Salem Al Nuaimi passes away
The Emirati businessman Salem Ibrahim Al Saman Al Nuaimi, father of Ibrahim, Salah, Ahmed, Ghanem, Nasser and Tariq, has passed away. The funeral prayer will be…
Baniyas leads the first day of the second round of the Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Fujairah
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Mohammed bin Rashid: Our civilizational projects do not stop, as they stem from our belief in the importance of building an educated person
https://www.wam.ae/a/bzj3svnمحمد بن راشد: مشاريعنا الحضارية لا تتوقف فهي نابعة من إيماننا بأهمية بناء الإنسان المتعلم المتمكن من أدوات المستقبل
Dubai bakery sells 1,000 hot cross buns and snacks in hours after community cooks up support
A family-owned business in Dubai sold out of freshly baked snacks after a big order was cancelled due to the Iran war
Christians in UAE pray for peace in churches and at home as Iran war upends Easter celebrations
Parishioners turn out in large numbers for Good Friday services in Abu Dhabi
A strong start to the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, with 18 horses qualifying for the finals
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Dubai Police warn against reckless driving
Dubai Police warned against reckless driving behaviours committed by some drivers on the roads, emphasising that such actions pose a direct threat to the lives…
Gargash: Iran missile attacks show ‘arrogance, not strength’
UAE adviser Anwar Gargash says Iran’s missile and drone attacks show arrogance and strategic failure, rejecting Mohammad Javad Zarif’s narrative on the Gulf.
Abu Dhabi Police fulfil two brothers’ patrol wish
Abu Dhabi Police brought joy to two brothers in Al Ain region by fulfilling their wish to accompany a
Dubai’s KHDA, UAE schools respond after IGCSE, A Level, IB exam cancellations
Dubai’s KHDA addresses families as schools pivot to portfolios and contingency gradings after IB, Cambridge, Pearson and OxfordAQA cancel examinations
UAE: Debris from aerial interception falls onto building in Dubai Marina, no injuries reported
Authorities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), responded to an incident caused by debris from an aerial interception that fell onto the facade of a building in the Dubai Marina area, the Dubai Media Office confirmed on Saturday (local time).
Iran conflict: Debris from aerial interception hits Dubai Internet City building
Dubai Internet City and Marina buildings struck by debris from aerial interceptions linked to Iran conflict; officials report no injuries or fires
Day 36 of war: Dubai deals with 2 incidents of falling shrapnel, no injuries reported
An Egyptian national was killed on Friday and four others wounded after a fire at a gas complex in Abu Dhabi, caused by falling debris from an intercepted attack








