Month: May 2026

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, met with…

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US launches “Project Freedom” to guide stranded ships safely out of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran denounces move and tensions rise amid ongoing ceasefire talks

Inside Al Wugeisha, the massive tunnel boring machine driving Dubai Metro Blue Line’s 30km expansion with advanced, low-impact underground excavation.

Chief executive officer Paul Griffiths expresses confidence in recovery, saying airport is ready for a traffic rebound as capacity returns

Stay updated on UAE weather: fair skies, midweek heat, coastal humidity, mist risk and stronger dusty winds by late week affecting sea conditions.

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase the emirate’s advanced, future-ready manufacturing ecosystem at the Dubai Pavilion during…

Trump reviews a new 14-point Iranian proposal to end the war, expressing skepticism as a three-week ceasefire holds and plans emerge to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurates tunnelling for Dubai Metro Blue Line, aiming to ease congestion by 20%

Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay Dhs10,000 in compensation to another after he had filmed a car that was driven by…

Leaders of technology companies operating in Dubai have reaffirmed the emirate’s position as a resilient and fast-growing hub for digital innovation, despite…

Indian expat from Kerala wins Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi draw, as another long-time participant drives away in a new Land Rover Defender.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) stated that May is considered one of the months of the first transition period (spring) between winter and summer. …

Dubai unveils five mega projects, from the Blue Line metro to the world’s largest airport and AI-powered government, reshaping the city’s future.

Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a woman to pay Dhs15,000 in compensation to another woman, after she insulted her via WhatsApp…

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Two more people have died in Kerala due to amoebic encephalitis, a rare brain-eating disease. The deceased were identified as Aryamol (26) and Binu Varghese…

Palestinian health officials on Sunday said a Palestinian man was killed during an Israeli raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, while the Israeli military said…

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has clarified that the newly introduced

Initiative strengthens culture of excellence, innovation and community service

Nation emerges as global hub for bone marrow transplants and cutting-edge cell therapy

Dubai Police report a drop in crime and disturbance cases in Q1 2026, crediting proactive security strategies, data-driven policing and cybercrime prevention.

Discover the UAE’s flagship Make it in the Emirates forum in Abu Dhabi, featuring 1,200 exhibitors, 120,000 visitors, new industrial initiatives, and experiential hubs showcasing advanced industry and AED 262 billion export growth

Many Americans are cutting back on everyday expenses as petrol prices soar due to President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, now approaching the 10-week mark….

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Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, inspected the Khawaneej Police Station as part of the annual inspection program of general departments and police stations.

United continues its solo performance at the top of the first division football league by defeating its host Masfoot…

A Palestinian man was killed and four others were seriously wounded during an Israeli military raid in Nablus on Sunday.

Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.

US announced withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers last week after German chancellor said US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran

Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday. He says the project aims to assist “neutral and innocent” countries

A smuggling network is ensuring that Iran doesn’t go off the communication radar by sending Starlink devices to Iran to bypass the internet shutdown, | World News

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Yerevan, Armenia, Sunday May 3, 2026, to attend the European Political Community summit. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP)

In Daily Mail opinion piece, Moishe says antisemitism in Britain has worsened since Oct. 7, with attacks, threats and fear spreading through Golders Green, once seen as a safe haven for Jews

A cargo ship was struck by multiple small craft while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center

A former minister and prominent Malian lawyer was abducted by armed, hooded men in Bamako, according to a family member.

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus — an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents.

Iran gave President Trump a one-month deadline to permanently end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, where a carrier was attacked on Sunday.

World leaders from nearly 50 countries, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, are meeting in Yerevan, Armenia for the 8th European Political Community summit.

ADNOC plans AED 200 billion in new project awards for 2026–2028, accelerating Make it in the Emirates, boosting UAE manufacturing, and expanding opportunities for local suppliers and EPC partners

Abu Dhabi activates two new 24/7 Darb toll gates from May 4 in Ghantoot and Wahat Al Karama to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and apply AED 4 per crossing with exemptions for eligible groups

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Dubai’s integrated digital ecosystem, public-private alignment and world-class infrastructure drive resilience and record growth for tech leaders, positioning the emirate as a global launchpad for digital innovation

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EgyptAir has cancelled its Hajj flights to and from crisis-struck Mali, directly impacting more than 4,000 people, the country’s pilgrimage-organising body said…

Discover how Sharjah Police’s ‘Awareness Begins at Home’ drive supports families with modern parenting tools, digital safety tips and value-based guidance.

The Civil Court in Dubai rejected a financial claim lawsuit filed by a husband against his wife for the amount of 176,000 dirhams…

Florida: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been briefed on the concept of a possible deal with Iran but was awaiting the exact wording, while