US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is “welcome” to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
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Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s links with Epstein, files show
Newly released documents on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador also say he asked for £547,000 when sacked – he received £75,000.
WWII bomb forces major evacuation in Dresden
City authorities in Dresden are evacuating thousands of residents after the discovery of a World War II era bomb. Meanwhile, defense giant Rheinmetall reports record profits as Europe scrambles to rearm. Follow DW.
Sharjah’s Rafid teams up with Shory to offer paperless vehicle insurance services
Rafid and Shory partner to offer instant, paperless vehicle insurance in Sharjah, enhancing convenience and speeding up registration processes.
Dubai’s new shared housing rules come with Dh1m fine for repeat offenders
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, issues law to set the bar for safety
Fire at Abu Dhabi’s old airport contained after defence ops against Iranian aggression
Fire at Abu Dhabi’s old airport contained after defence ops against Iranian aggression, no injuries reported.
UN Security Council to vote on rival resolutions over Iran attacks on Gulf
Submitted on behalf of GCC states, Bahrain’s draft resolution has 135 backers
UAE markets remain stable with steady supply of essential goods
UAE markets remain stable with a steady supply of essential goods, ensuring price stability and consumer protection amid efficient supply chains.
Residents Flee Dubai, Abandoning Thousands Of Pets
Residents Flee Dubai, Abandoning Thousands Of Pets.
US–Israel–Iran war: 8 key updates UAE residents should know right now
Stay informed on the US-Israel-Iran conflict’s impact on UAE travel, oil, and aviation. Discover key updates affecting residents today.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed receives Jordanian FM’s condolences over martyrdom of two UAE soldiers
Al Safadi extends heartfelt sympathy to UAE after helicopter tragedy
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: THE 20-MILLION-BARREL ARTERY CARRYING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: THE 20-MILLION-BARREL ARTERY CARRYING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
ABDULLAH BIN ZAYED RECEIVES GERMANY’S FOREIGN MINISTER
ABDULLAH BIN ZAYED RECEIVES GERMANY’S FOREIGN MINISTER
UAE POSITIONED TO SHAPE NEW GLOBAL TRADE SYSTEM AS TOTAL TRADE HITS $1.42 TRILLION
UAE POSITIONED TO SHAPE NEW GLOBAL TRADE SYSTEM AS TOTAL TRADE HITS $1.42 TRILLION
$14,500 Chinese Yachts: A Bold Move to Mass-Market Luxury
$14,500 Chinese Yachts: A Bold Move to Mass-Market Luxury
ADX TRADING MOMENTUM UNDERSCORES MARKET RESILIENCE, DIVIDEND APPEAL
ADX TRADING MOMENTUM UNDERSCORES MARKET RESILIENCE, DIVIDEND APPEAL
JOINT STATEMENT BY FOREIGN MINISTERS OF UAE, TÜRKİYE, EGYPT, JORDAN, INDONESIA, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, QATAR
JOINT STATEMENT BY FOREIGN MINISTERS OF UAE, TÜRKİYE, EGYPT, JORDAN, INDONESIA, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, QATAR
ElonTrades’s Dubai rant goes viral amid Iran vs US-Israel war: Why crypto trader says he was asked to get license to post online in the UAE emirate
Middle East News: A viral tweet by crypto trader ElonTrades, founder of Signal Labs, has sparked fresh debate about the rapidly evolving rules governing social media co.
Mohammed bin Rashid issues a new law to regulate “shared housing” in Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed issues a new law to regulate co-living in Dubai
Reuters: A massive explosion occurred in Dubai, UAE
Reuters agency reported that residents of Dubai heard a massive explosion, while no official statements have been issued yet regarding the nature or location of the explosion.
Try these top work friendly cafes in Dubai for a change of office
Tired of staring at the same four office walls? These work friendly cafes in dubai let you power through your to-do list, one latte at a time.
Abdullah bin Zayed receives the German Foreign Minister
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President Sheikh Mohamed and Vladimir Putin call for diplomacy to end Iran war
More world leaders contact UAE President and call for halt to regional conflict
US-Iran latest: IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves
The proposal, to help shore up global supply, marks the largest ever release of strategic oil reserves in its history
Dubai Residents Accused of Abandoning Pets As They Flee
Animal rescue groups in Dubai have said there has been a spike in pets being abandoned since the outbreak of the conflict in Iran.
Abu Dhabi court obligates man to return Dhs270,400 plus Dhs50,000 compensation to woman
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay Dhs270,400 plus a Dhs50,000 compensation to a woman in a fraud case.
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Sheikh Mohamed issues law regulating management, occupancy of shared housing in Dubai
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. (4) of 2026…
Iran attacks on civilian infrastructure contradicts its false claim of targeting US military bases: Gargash
Dr Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, shared a statement on the
UAE President Receives Phone Call From Irish Prime Minister
UAE President Receives Phone Call From Irish Prime Minister
REIF PROPERTIES JOINS REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS ENDOWMENT WITH AED100 MILLION CONTRIBUTION
REIF PROPERTIES JOINS REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS ENDOWMENT WITH AED100 MILLION CONTRIBUTION
Kuwait Dealt With 7 Drones In Last 24-Hours
Kuwait Dealt With 7 Drones In Last 24-Hours
TRUMP TELLS AXIOS IRAN WAR WILL END SOON AS ‘PRACTICALLY NOTHING LEFT’ TO TARGET
TRUMP TELLS AXIOS IRAN WAR WILL END SOON AS ‘PRACTICALLY NOTHING LEFT’ TO TARGET
Shop owner charged with dealing with counterfeit products
A brand filed a complaint against a shop owner in which it accused him of displaying and selling counterfeit versions of its original products.
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HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED MEETS WITH DONORS, CONTRIBUTORS OF EDGE OF LIFE CAMPAIGN
HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED MEETS WITH DONORS, CONTRIBUTORS OF EDGE OF LIFE CAMPAIGN
GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER: NO EVIDENCE OF MINES IN HORMUZ BUT SHIPPING ‘DE FACTO’ HALTED
GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER: NO EVIDENCE OF MINES IN HORMUZ BUT SHIPPING ‘DE FACTO’ HALTED
STANDARD CHARTERED: OUR SERVICES IN THE UAE CONTINUE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION
STANDARD CHARTERED: OUR SERVICES IN THE UAE CONTINUE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION
OIL MARKETS ON EDGE: WILL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS SPARK A NEW RALLY?
OIL MARKETS ON EDGE: WILL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS SPARK A NEW RALLY?
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured but ‘safe:’ Officials
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not spoken or been seen in public since his appointment at the weekend, is injured but
What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
A wave of strikes on Iran hit the capital and northern areas overnight into Wednesday, while Tehran launched what it called its “most intense” operation of the war, targeting Israel, Persian Gulf nations and ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
The World Needs These Two Middle East Pipelines Now More Than Ever
The blockage in the Strait of Hormuz has suddenly made Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure in the world. | World News
Israel introduces ‘bomb shelter dating’ app amid Iran war; netizens call it ‘gross’
It is meant to help people connect while they wait inside shelters during air-raid sirens. | World News
Three cargo ships struck off Iran’s coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms
Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family members
Strait of Hormuz ships hit as Iran says US-linked vessels ‘legitimate targets’
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored…
A rescue at Strait of Hormuz that never happened
Oil prices plunged after US energy secretary Chris Wright posted, then deleted, a post claiming US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. | World News
Live updates: Strait of Hormuz in crosshairs of Iran conflict as attacks on ships escalate
Three vessels were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK’s maritime agency said. Countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to stem gas prices. Follow for live news updates.
Iran’s Control of Hormuz Means It’s Exporting More Oil Today Than Before the War
Tehran is letting ships carrying its crude pass through the strait, while it scares off others that would dare. | World News
Stocks waver as oil prices get back to rising
U.S. stocks are wavering as the price of oil gets back to rising. The S&P 500 fell 0.1% Wednesday, coming off a rare day of modest moves following a wild
IEA agrees to release emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history.








