Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, held a phone call yesterday (Thursday) with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the […]
The Australian government has been urged to allow the Iran women’s national team players to remain in Australia after a state-aligned conservative commentator in Iran described them as “wartime traitors” and said they must be “dealt with more severely”. The Iran players are currently competing in the Women’s Asian Cup, and lost 4-0 to the Matildas on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guards claim control of Hormuz The Revolutionary Guards said Iranian forces had “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for world oil and gas supplies, and any vessels seeking to pass risked damage from missiles or stray drones. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil […]
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 […]
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 […]
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