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04 March 2026

Pentagon data reveals 8,000-hour structural lifespan for F-35 fighter jets

Official U.S. Department of Defense data has confirmed that the certified operational lifespan for the F-35 Lightning

Qatar Defence Ministry intercepts 10 drones, two cruise missiles

Qatar’s armed forces intercepted 10 drones and two cruise missiles launched from Iran early on Wednesday, the Ministry

NATO Defenses Destroy Iranian Ballistic Missile in Turkish Airspace

NATO’s integrated air and missile defense systems in the Eastern Mediterranean intercepted and destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey on Wednesday, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense confirmed. The missile, launched from Iran, crossed through Syrian and Iraqi airspace before being neutralized as it entered Turkish territory.

GCC warns Iranian strike on Fujairah port threatens regional stability

HE GCCSG: The Iranian Attack on Fujairah Port is a Dangerous Act of Aggression and a Flagrant Escalation Threatening Regional Security and Stability General Secretariat - Riyadh

Bahrain destroys 74 missiles, 92 Iranian drones since Saturday

The Kingdom of Bahrain has announced that its air defence systems have successfully destroyed 74 missiles and 92 Iranian drones since Saturday.

UAE stock markets to resume trading tomorrow

The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) announced on Tuesday that trading, clearing, and settlement activities at the country’s capital markets—Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM)—will resume tomorrow, March 4, 2026

QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG supplies

QatarEnergy announced on Wednesday that it has declared force majeure to affected buyers following its earlier decision to halt production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products.

Dubai hotel room revenues jump 19.1% to AED 2.74 billion in January

Dubai’s hotel room revenues rose 19.1% in January to reach AED 2.74 billion ($746 million), up from AED 2.3 billion in the same period of 2025, according to the latest data from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

Nasdaq Dubai reopens for trading effective tomorrow

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, 4th March 2026 at 10.00 am GST.

Nasdaq Dubai reopens for trading effective tomorrow

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday

Latifa bint Mohammed Reviews Progress of Al Fahidi Fort Rehabilitation Project

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), reviewed the progress of the Al Fahidi Fort rehabilitation project, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,

How do radio stations maintain their presence and influence in the era of digital ‎platforms?‎

Radio remains highly relevant as an immediate and accessible medium embedded in people’s daily ‎routines, particularly while driving or working. Stations that maintain their influence are those ‎embracing digital transformation through app-based streaming, active social media engagement, ‎and on-demand content. The focus is not on competing with digital platforms, but on ‎complementing them and delivering a seamless, integrated listening experience.‎

Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Printing the Holy Qur’an: A Global Benchmark in Qur’anic Publishing

Interview with Mr. Faisal Abdulla, CEO of the Printing & Distribution Sector Q1. What distinguishes the Mohammed Bin