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September 24, 2026

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Mar

Iran War Day 7: What UAE Residents Need to Know

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The UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones, with authorities fully prepared to counter threats and safeguard national security. Airports and airlines have resumed limited flights, while early spring breaks have been announced for schools and universities, and some exams cancelled. Updates will follow as the situation unfolds. UAE ready to defend its sovereignty The UAE […]

05
Mar

Private Credit Investors Rush to Withdraw

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The rush for the exits in private credit is prompting fresh scrutiny of the sector’s less-liquid structures and its rapid expansion into the retail wealth space. Blackstone has become the latest fund manager to be hit by a surge in requests from investors to withdraw from its flagship private credit strategy. The asset manager said this […]

05
Mar

UAE moves spring break for schools and universities

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The UAE on Wednesday announced an early spring break for students in schools and universities. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Wednesday announced that spring break will begin for schools and universities from Monday, March 9, until Sunday, March 22. The break applies to all students and […]

05
Mar

How Etihad Rail ferried 350+ UAE passengers back home with Saudi help

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Etihad Rail, in coordination with the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), operated three exceptional passenger train services between Al Ghuwaifat Station (Al Dhafra) and Al Faya Station (Abu Dhabi City). These trips safely transported over 350 passengers ahead of the official launch of the passenger rail service, offering a reliable alternative for residents […]

05
Mar

UAE air defences intercept 3 ballistic missiles, 129 drones

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The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles today, 4th March 2026, and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the territory of the state. The ministry stated that since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression, 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the […]

04
Mar

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss situation in Middle East

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ussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday discussed the situation in the Middle East with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi over the phone. “The development of the situation in the region resulting from the unprovoked armed aggression of the US and Israel against Iran was discussed,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. During the discussions, it was emphasized that such […]

04
Mar

Turkish football club distributes Iftar meals in Gaza

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Turkish football club MKE Ankaragücü organized iftar distributions in Gaza, delivering meals to 1,500 children as part of its Ramadan campaign to support those in need. MKE Ankaragucu, a Turkish football club which is currently playing in the TFF 2. Lig, has organized iftar distributions in Gaza as part of its ongoing campaign to help people in need in the Palestinian enclave. In […]

04
Mar

Food engineers warn: 6 products you should never bring into your kitchen

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Food engineers warn against six common food groups they say pose serious health risks if mishandled, urging consumers to pay close attention to cold chains, packaging, and traceability. Food engineers have issued a series of warnings by listing products they say they would never allow into their kitchens. Highlighting foods that consumers often unknowingly add […]

04
Mar

Drone strike hits US Embassy in Riyadh amid tensions

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The United States Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two Iranian drones early Tuesday, sparking a small fire and causing minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. Images from the scene showed limited impact at the compound in the Saudi capital. The embassy announced it would remain closed on Tuesday and urged American citizens […]

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