Category: City Buzz

CBS News says it’s shutting down its radio news service after nearly a century of operation as part of a round of layoffs at the company. When it began operation

NATO pulls its security advisory mission from Iraq after Iranian attacks.

Lloyd’s List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through ‘safe corridor’ once they are approved by IRGC.

Closure of strait of Hormuz – a key fertilizer production and transportation route – has squeezed farmers as prices jump

Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution during adverse weather

The United Arab Emirates has closed Iranian-linked facilities in Dubai amid escalating tensions with Iran. The Iranian hospital, which opened in 1972 under the Shah, was shut down on Friday, with its website taken down and phone number disconnected. While the hospital provided affordable medical care for decades, it had been linked to Iranian intelligence operations, including an incident involving a Dubai police officer who allegedly spied in exchange for cheaper healthcare for his daughter. According to the Financial Times, an anonymous Emirati government official stated that institutions directly linked to Iran would be closed after being misused to advance agendas that do not serve the Iranian people and violate UAE laws. The Iranian club in Bar Dubai also announced its closure on Instagram, citing the current circumstances. The closures come as the UAE has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian fire.

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Snooker hero Ronnie O’Sullivan relocated to Dubai, leaving the UK and his trusty canal boat behind

Dubai Miracle Garden updates free entry policy to manage crowds, offering discounted tickets for UAE residents until March 31.

Abu Dhabi unveils two bridges linking Al Reem Island to E-12, cutting travel time by 15 minutes and easing congestion.

Experience the vibrant Eid Al Fitr celebrations as Dubai’s landmarks come alive with events, promotions, and cultural festivities.

From March 21 to March 31, residents can benefit from the discounted price (50 AED + VAT) by presenting their Emirates ID, replacing the previous free entry initiative that attracted a huge number of visitors.

Unstable weather in UAE: Expect rain, lightning, and thunder from Saturday to March 27, with varying intensity across the country.

Safety instructions issued amid UAE defence operations

Eid Al-Fitr brings vibrant celebrations to Dubai’s iconic landmarks

Dubai gold prices drop over Dh30, offering Eid shoppers a chance to buy jewellery at lower rates amid global market recovery.

Crossings part of wider Mid-Island Parkway project costing Dh376m

Force says suspects filmed sites and incidents related to Iranian attacks on UAE then spread false information online

Biryani, blessings and just relaxing with loved ones: How UAE celebrated Eid

Eid Al Fitr brings messages of goodwill to UAE from regional leaders

GDRFA Dubai ensures smooth Eid Al Fitr travel at Dubai Airports with advanced systems and efficient passenger processing.

Parents hope for brighter days ahead for everyone amid turbulent time for the UAE

“Big Bad Wolf Books” exhibition in Dubai concluded its 2026 edition, closing a massive event featuring over a million books.

Iran’s supreme leader says enemies’ ‘security must be taken away’ after intelligence minister’s killing.

A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei calls for Iran’s enemies to lose their “security” as the war with Israel escalates. On Friday, a statement sent to President Masoud Pezeshkian followed

Meanwhile, scientists believe the vaccine is effective against the strain of Meningitis B seen in Kent, but say more research is needed on why it spread so rapidly.

From prayers amid the rubble of Gaza to the great mosques of Istanbul, Muslims around the world are celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr as they bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Stocks dipped and oil prices steadied Friday, at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of an energy

The fuel-starved Caribbean island is facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union under a U.S. oil blockade.

The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada issued a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz. They expressed their readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. As things stand today however, such a task appears to be rather difficult.

Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela’s most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

Ilya Remeslo said Vladimir Putin had prosecuted a “failing war” in Ukraine that had killed millions and torpedoed Russia’s economy to the detriment of its citizens’ well-being.

The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.

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Heavy visitor influx prompts Dubai Miracle Garden to shut gates temporarily for safety reasons.

Celebrate Eid Al Fitr with UAE residents as they enjoy festivities, prayers, and community gatherings, showcasing unity and joy across the emirates.

Iran’s aggression threatens Gulf stability, say Arab Ministers

Sheikh Saud receives Eid greetings from officials and citizens

The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the malicious and repeated Iranian…

In a scene that reflected the pulse of joy and the spirit of life on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, Dubai transformed into a festive tableau pulsating with…

Hundreds of Muslim worshippers held Eid prayers at the gates of Jerusalem’s Old City Friday, with Israel closing access to the Al Aqsa Mosque and other holy…

This Eid Al Fitr has brought happiness to the Bhattacharya family from India, who welcomed a baby boy, born in Aster Hospital Mankhool, Dubai, on Friday.
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Sri Lanka refused permission to the United States to station two of its warplanes at a civilian airport in the island’s south in early March, President Anura…

Gulf cities, led by Dubai, have always been symbols of luxury and safety. However, with the outbreak of war in the Middle East, the tourism sector has suffered a severe blow, and now the region’s reputation hangs in the balance.

A US F-35 stealth warplane was hit by suspected Iranian fire and made an emergency landing at American air base in the Middle East, US media reported on…

Abu Dhabi Police arrested 118 individuals for begging during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing their commitment to combating this practice, ensuring…

Beneath the powder snow at internationally popular Japanese ski resort Niseko, anxiety is mounting among residents over soaring prices and a massive influx of overseas workers.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared in a written message marking the Persian New Year on Friday that the enemies of the Islamic republic were being defeated in the war against the US…

Israel hit the Iranian capital Tehran with airstrikes Friday, with activists reporting sounds of strikes around the city. The attack comes as as Iranians marked Nowruz, or the Persian New