Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE updates: Fujairah port, outside the Strait of Hormuz, is the outlet for about 1 million barrels per day of the UAE’s Murban crude oil – a volume equal to about 1% of world demand. | World News
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Qatar Strongly Condemns Second Attack On UAE Consulate In Kurdistan Region Of Iraq
Qatar Strongly Condemns Second Attack On UAE Consulate In Kurdistan Region Of Iraq
China Bets On ‘Data Farms’ To Win Humanoid Robot Race
China Bets On ‘Data Farms’ To Win Humanoid Robot Race
Feeling fancy? Dubai’s best fine dining takeaways for date night at home
If you’re staying in this weekend, up the ante and leave meal prep in the hands of the city’s top professionals with these fancy takeaways made for date
UK Considers Targeted Support For Households As Energy Costs Surge
UK Considers Targeted Support For Households As Energy Costs Surge
Cyber Security Council warns against downloading, using fake applications
Cyber Security Council warns of fake apps used for data theft, fraud and extortion, urging users to verify developers, permissions and reviews to protect personal information and stay safe online
Staycations in the UAE to book now for an Eid escape
Discover the best UAE staycations to book this week, from beachfront resorts to luxury city escapes, perfect for a relaxing reset.
Entire families wiped out and towns emptied as Israel’s war on Lebanon intensifies
Communities displaced and destroyed while death toll rises faster than during any previous war in Lebanon
Trump snubs Zelenskyy’s offer of drone help
In an interview with Fox News, the U.S. president said Washington doesn’t need Ukraine’s help in the Middle East.
Hamas asks Tehran to halt strikes on Gulf neighbors
The ongoing US-Israeli campaign against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation has positioned Hamas in a tricky position, having close ties with both Tehran and with actors in the Gulf.
Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia, hospital says
One of Bolsonaro’s doctors described the former Brazilian president’s medical condition as “serious.”
Some oil-loading operations in UAE hub of Fujairah suspended after fire
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said U.S. interests in the UAE including ports are targets after U.S. attack on Iranian island.
Clouds of smoke, missiles rain: US shares video of attack on Iran’s Kharg Island
US says destroyed “naval mine storage sites, missile storage bunkers… more than 90 Iranian military targets… deliberately avoiding oil assets” | World News
Trump blasts ‘misleading’ media reporting US tanker planes damaged by Iran
President Trump lambasted the media Saturday over reports that Iran struck five US refueling planes at a US base in Saudi Arabia.
Joe Rogan blasts Trump with brutal ‘10 years left on earth’ joke amid Iran war, ‘Death is imminent’
Joe Rogan expresses concerns about US President Donald Trump’s age in relation to the Iran military operation.
Iranians grapple with whether to flee country because of the war
Iranians are having to make hard choices about whether to flee for safer locales during the war. Thus far, relatively few people have chosen to leave Iran.
What you missed this week internationally
An alpine skiier makes Japanese history at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, Italy shells out around $35 million for a single painting, and more news from around the world.
After a renovation, Pope Leo XIV moves into the papal apartment eschewed by Pope Francis
Pope Leo XIV is moving into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace
Jürgen Habermas, German philosopher and sociologist, dies aged 96
Habermas’ political consensus-building theory argued formation of public opinion vital for democracies to survive
US senator Chris Murphy on why Trump’s war strategy is ‘failing’
Chris Murphy said, “It’s crystal clear now that Trump has lost control of this war. He badly misjudged Iran’s ability to retaliate. The region is on fire.”
Russian sports minister defends return of flag, anthem to Paralympics
Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev on Saturday defended the return of the Russian flag and anthem to the Paralympics for the first time since 2014, amid a backlash from Ukraine
North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles toward sea in show of force, South Korea says
North Korea on Saturday fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military said, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States.
Former IRGC commander says Hormuz ‘will not reopen’
Rezaei, now a member of Iran’s Expediency Council, said security in the Gulf and the strait “should be managed by the countries of the region themselves,.”
India condemns Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan, calls for ‘respect of sovereignty’
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India viewed the incident as another example of aggression from Pakistan. | World News
AED 18.1 Billion In Total Emirati Stock Market Trades Over 5 Sessions
AED 18.1 Billion In Total Emirati Stock Market Trades Over 5 Sessions
The Pill War Heats Up: Novo Relies On Wegovy To Reclaim Leadership From Eli Lilly
The Pill War Heats Up: Novo Relies On Wegovy To Reclaim Leadership From Eli Lilly
Dubai launches mental health hotline to support public as Iran crisis continues
Callers will be able to access confidential ‘psychological first aid and guidance’ from volunteer medics
UAE warns public against filming security incidents and spreading rumours
UAE urges public to avoid filming security incidents and spreading unverified info to ensure community safety.
Dubai influencers go to war with each other as Iran drone blitz continues
Social media influencers in Dubai have been hitting back at each other over their views as Iranian drones continue to target the United Arab Emirates city
Blaze at petroleum storage site in Sharjah brought under control
Fire at Sharjah petroleum storage site controlled; investigation underway.
Jellyfish Nebula photographed from Abu Dhabi desert
Discover the stunning Jellyfish Nebula captured from Abu Dhabi’s desert, revealing cosmic wonders 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Gemini.
Loud sounds in Dubai Marina, Al Sufouh after air defence interception
Dubai confirms loud sounds in Marina, Al Sufouh due to successful air defence interceptions.
UAE arrests 25 for spreading misleading content on defence, military acts
UAE arrests 25 individuals for publishing misleading defense content, emphasizing the importance of national security.
We won’t back down in face of bullying, UAE minister tells Iran
UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh tells Iran to cease attacks in TV interview
UAE intercepts 9 Iranian ballistic missiles and 33 drones on Saturday
Diplomatic adviser responds to ‘confused’ claims by Iranian Foreign Minister
Dubai Jewellery Group confirms sector operating at high capacity
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, has held a meeting with the Dubai Jewellery Group.
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Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence respond to fire at Al Mushrif site
Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence tackle a construction site fire in Al Mushrif, urging reliance on official sources for updates.
Sharjah Civil Defence raises emergency readiness for Laylat Al Qadr and Eid Al Fitr
Sharjah Civil Defence boosts readiness for Laylat Al Qadr and Eid, ensuring rapid emergency response and safety across the emirate.
UAE arrests 10 people for publishing video clips containing misleading or fabricated details
Authorities warn people could face at least a year in jail and fines of no less than Dh100,000 if convicted
Dubai deals with minor incident caused by falling debris
The Dubai Government Media Office (DGMO) affirmed that an incident caused by falling debris, resulting from a successful aerial interception, was dealt with on…
UAE’s resilience surpasses the hostility of any aggressor, says Gargash
Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, underscored the daily strength and resilience of the UAE in facing external…
Weather update: UAE prepares for ‘Sarayat’ spring disturbances
UAE braces for ‘Sarayat’ spring disturbances with rapid weather shifts, thunderstorms, and potential flooding.
Abu Dhabi steps up public awareness drive on emergency response
Abu Dhabi boosts emergency response awareness with a campaign to enhance community preparedness and safety during crises.
UAE evacuates 6,000 Emiratis and companions under emergency plans
These operations were carried out as part of the UAE’s integrated national response system
What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?
US hits Iran’s Kharg island as it warns oil sites may be next if Tehran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam in ‘targeted’ attack at community
An explosion damaged a school in Amsterdam early on Saturday (local time) and the mayor of the city said that it was targeted attack at the Jewish community. | World News
Pete Hegseth claims Iranian supreme leader is ‘wounded and likely disfigured’
Defense secretary described Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the ‘so-called not-so-supreme leader’ who is ‘wounded and likely disfigured’
Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in wave of antisemitic violence
An explosion struck overnight at a Jewish school in Amsterdam in what the city’s mayor called a “targeted attack against the Jewish community.”
These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here’s the impact by the numbers.
Israel kills 12 medics in attack in southern Lebanon as war ravages nation
Israel’s attack, echoing similar carnage it wrought in Gaza, kills doctors, paramedics and nurses who were on duty.








