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The Ministry of Defence (MoD)announced that on May 8, 2026, the UAE air defence systems engaged 2 ballistic missiles and 3 UAV’s launched from Iran on Friday, resulting in 3 moderate injuries. Since the beginning of the blatant Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, the air defences have enga

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Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Company AD Mobility has announced a ban on delivery motorcycles on certain roads in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, from May 15. This includes roads where the permitted speed limit is 120 km/h or more, as well as Sheikh Zayed Road (from Sheikh Zayed Bridge to Sheikh Zayed T

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Iran ​has seized the oil ‌tanker Ocean ​Koi in the Gulf of Oman over an alleged attempt to disrupt Iran 's oil exports, Iranian state media ⁠said on Friday, quoting an army statement. It said the Barbados-flagged tanker was carrying ‌Iranian oil and "was trying to harm and disrupt oil exports ....

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Dubai has many success stories. The Dubai Metro transformed urban transportation, Dubai International Airport became one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, DP World emerged as a global logistics giant, and the Dubai World Trade Centre helped position the city as a major destination for commerce

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Dubai: You have one more reason to visit Global Village before it ends this weekend – a special offer that gives four entry tickets for the price of one. That comes down to just AED 7.50 per person. Here’s all you need to know about the offer and how you can avail it. How you can get the Global Vil

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Dubai: Al Zahra Hospital Dubai announced the successful surgical management of a thoracic tumour in a patient who travelled from Morocco to undergo treatment. The tumour was located within the chest cavity near the heart, requiring careful surgical planning and coordination. The procedure was perfo

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Gold rose on Friday and was headed for a weekly gain on easing fears of inflation and higher interest rates, as investors remained optimistic about a US-Iran peace deal despite renewed hostilities. Spot gold was ⁠up 0.8% at $4,723.56 per ounce, as of 0614 GMT. Bullion has gained 2.4% so far this we

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Beijing: China 's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday that an oil products tanker ⁠carrying Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of ‌Hormuz, and expressed deep concern about ‌vessels affected by the ‌ongoing conflict ‌in the Middle ‌East. There are Chinese nationals ​aboard the ‌vessel, ​but no

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Dubai: As part of the ‘Proud of UAE’ campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen social cohesion and reinforce national identity, the Community Development Authority organised a national comm

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New York: A US trade court dealt another blow to President Donald Trump 's tariff strategy, ruling that his latest 10% temporary global duties are unjustified under a 1970s trade law, but blocked the levies only ‌for two private importers and the State of Washington. The US Court of International T

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Dubai: If the heat has felt particularly intense this week, there is some relief on the way for the weekend. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), temperatures across the UAE are expected to gradually ease from Friday, dropping by 3 to 5 degrees, after highs climbed into the mid-40

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Dubai: Emirates on Friday unveiled a striking livery of a large UAE flag emblazoned across the fuselage of its iconic Airbus A380 aircraft, the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft. The new livery on A6-EVG, is an extension of the airline 's iconic tail design, and a powerful tribute to th

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London: Britain 's health security agency said ‌an ​additional suspected case of hantavirus had been identified in a British national on the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha. Two British nationals have ⁠been confirmed as cases of hantavirus, as part of its monitoring of the deadly outbreak

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Dubai: It’s time to go shopping! A citywide sale has been announced in Dubai as part of the 'Proud of UAE ' campaign, where shoppers can enjoy up to 75% discounts from April 24 April to May 21, at participating brands and retail outlets. With 500 brands and more than 10 malls and shopping district

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Jakarta: Indonesian authorities are rushing ‌to ​rescue 20 hikers after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island on Friday, a local rescue agency official told Reuters. Mount Dukono, located ⁠in North Maluku province, erupted on Friday at 07:41 a.m. local time (1041 GMT Thursday), spewing v