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UAE Blames Iran for Intercepted Drone Attack and Demands Immediate Cessation of HostilitiesPolitics

UAE Blames Iran for Intercepted Drone Attack and Demands Immediate Cessation of Hostilities

The UAE has strongly condemned an intercepted drone attack launched from Iran, holding Tehran fully responsible and demanding an immediate halt to hostilities.

August 31, 2026|1
UAE Fuel Prices Set to Increase for Second Consecutive Month in SeptemberEconomy

UAE Fuel Prices Set to Increase for Second Consecutive Month in September

UAE petrol and diesel prices will increase in September for the second consecutive month as global oil markets remain volatile amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.

August 31, 2026|1
Iraq Rolls Out Financial Rewards for Corruption Whistleblowers Amid Major CrackdownPolitics

Iraq Rolls Out Financial Rewards for Corruption Whistleblowers Amid Major Crackdown

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has activated a law offering financial rewards to corruption whistleblowers, building on a major anti-graft campaign that has recovered over $1 billion.

August 31, 2026
Abu Dhabi's ePointZero Expands African Footprint with Major Stake in Azura PowerEconomy

Abu Dhabi's ePointZero Expands African Footprint with Major Stake in Azura Power

Abu Dhabi's ePointZero is acquiring a 90 per cent stake in African power generation company Azura Power Holding to expand its global energy infrastructure portfolio.

August 31, 2026|1
Inside Queen Rania's Expanding Family as She Celebrates Her 56th BirthdayCulture

Inside Queen Rania's Expanding Family as She Celebrates Her 56th Birthday

As Queen Rania of Jordan celebrates her 56th birthday, she reflects on her growing family, which has recently welcomed four grandchildren in just two years. The Royal Hashemite Court released a new portrait to mark the occasion.

August 31, 2026|1
Middle East Tensions Surge: UAE Intercepts Iranian Drone as Oil Prices Cross $90 Amid Renewed US-Iran ConflictBreaking News

Middle East Tensions Surge: UAE Intercepts Iranian Drone as Oil Prices Cross $90 Amid Renewed US-Iran Conflict

Regional tensions escalate as the UAE intercepts an Iranian drone, oil prices surpass $90, and diplomatic efforts unfold amid renewed US-Iran strikes.

August 31, 2026|1
UAE Confirms US Salmonella-Linked Recalled Eggs Have Not Entered Local MarketsHealth

UAE Confirms US Salmonella-Linked Recalled Eggs Have Not Entered Local Markets

UAE authorities have confirmed that eggs recalled in the US over a Salmonella outbreak are not available in the local market, following a comprehensive review of import records.

August 31, 2026|1
Strategic Significance of Iran's Larak and Kharg Islands Amid Escalating US TensionsEconomy

Strategic Significance of Iran's Larak and Kharg Islands Amid Escalating US Tensions

Recent US military actions against Larak Island and threats directed at Kharg Island have intensified regional tensions and caused global oil prices to surge.

August 31, 2026|1
Dr Anwar Gargash Declares Iranian Aggression Against Gulf States and Jordan a FailurePolitics

Dr Anwar Gargash Declares Iranian Aggression Against Gulf States and Jordan a Failure

Dr Anwar Gargash stated that Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan have failed, emphasizing the need for sustainable political solutions as regional tensions persist.

August 31, 2026|1
Algerian President Seeks Death Penalty for Arson Following Deadly WildfiresBreaking News

Algerian President Seeks Death Penalty for Arson Following Deadly Wildfires

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is pushing for the death penalty for arsonists following wildfires in the northeast that killed 12 people.

August 31, 2026|1
Manus on Markets: Analyzing US-Iran Tensions Prior to the SCO SummitEconomy

Manus on Markets: Analyzing US-Iran Tensions Prior to the SCO Summit

Manus Cranny examines the latest global financial shifts and geopolitical tensions, including US-Iran escalations ahead of the SCO summit.

August 31, 2026
Xi, Putin, and Modi to Meet Iran's Pezeshkian at SCO Summit Amid US PressurePolitics

Xi, Putin, and Modi to Meet Iran's Pezeshkian at SCO Summit Amid US Pressure

Leaders from China, Russia, and India are gathering at the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan to meet with Iran's president amid rising US economic pressures and sanctions.

August 31, 2026|1
Starlink Secures 10-Year UAE Licence: Will It Shake Up the Telecoms Market?Technology

Starlink Secures 10-Year UAE Licence: Will It Shake Up the Telecoms Market?

Elon Musk's Starlink has been granted a 10-year licence to offer satellite internet in the UAE, providing a new broadband alternative alongside established providers du and e&.

August 31, 2026
Al Hilal Face Al Ahli in Blockbuster SPL Clash as Ollie Watkins Debuts Against Ivan ToneySports

Al Hilal Face Al Ahli in Blockbuster SPL Clash as Ollie Watkins Debuts Against Ivan Toney

Al Hilal prepares to face Al Ahli in a high-stakes Saudi Pro League showdown on Tuesday, featuring a marquee duel between new signing Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney.

August 31, 2026|1
UAE Ministry Denies Missile Strike Reports on Al Minhad Air Base Amid High AlertBreaking News

UAE Ministry Denies Missile Strike Reports on Al Minhad Air Base Amid High Alert

The UAE Ministry of Defence has refuted claims of a missile attack on Al Minhad Air Base, confirming readiness following the interception of an Iranian drone over territorial waters.

August 31, 2026|1
Queen Elizabeth's School Makes History in Dubai as First UK State School in the UAEMiscellaneous

Queen Elizabeth's School Makes History in Dubai as First UK State School in the UAE

Queen Elizabeth's School has opened its first international branch in Dubai Sports City, welcoming 350 pupils as the first UK state school to operate in the UAE.

August 31, 2026|1
Oil Prices Surge Past $90 as US and Iran Exchange New Strikes and Washington Threatens Further SanctionsEconomy

Oil Prices Surge Past $90 as US and Iran Exchange New Strikes and Washington Threatens Further Sanctions

Oil prices climbed above $90 a barrel after the US and Iran exchanged strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington signaled plans for stricter economic sanctions.

August 31, 2026|1
Libyan Rival Factions Sign UN-Backed Agreement to Clear Path for National ElectionsPolitics

Libyan Rival Factions Sign UN-Backed Agreement to Clear Path for National Elections

Rival Libyan political factions have signed a UN-backed agreement in Tripoli to resolve key disputes and pave the way for national elections within 24 months.

August 30, 2026|1
Dubai Launches Dedicated Lab-Grown Diamond Hub as UAE Trade Volumes DoubleEconomy

Dubai Launches Dedicated Lab-Grown Diamond Hub as UAE Trade Volumes Double

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has launched a specialized platform for lab-grown diamonds as UAE trade volumes doubled in 2025, reaching 76.9 million carats.

August 30, 2026
UAE and Lebanon Forge Closer Economic Ties with Revival of Joint Business CouncilEconomy

UAE and Lebanon Forge Closer Economic Ties with Revival of Joint Business Council

The UAE and Lebanon have revived a joint business council to boost bilateral trade and investment, marking a significant step in the restoration of economic ties between the two countries.

August 30, 2026|1