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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

Hormuz tensions: What UAE residents need to know

Last week, a top Iranian official laid out a laundry list of conditions for reopening the strait, including an end to the "war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq".

High-rise buildings illuminate the skyline in Doha on April 12, 2026.

Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar

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The USS Abraham Lincoln’s prolonged mission has raised concerns over crew welfare, morale and mental health.

US Navy carrier to return after 266 days on deployment

President Donald Trump departs after delivering remarks at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence on August 14, 2026 in Garden City, New York.

Trump vows Hormuz takeover ‘soon’; Iran hits back

The UAE would safeguard its right to freedom of navigation and use of the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.

UAE won't back down after ADNOC attacks, Gargash says

UAE condemns attack on ADNOC vessel in Strait of Hormuz

UAE condemns attack on ADNOC vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Airlines adjust Gulf schedules, extend conflict-zone advisories amid security concerns

Flying from UAE? Check cancellations, India advisory

LATEST NEWS

Will rain hit the UAE this weekend? Here’s the forecast

Sunday may bring light rain across northern and eastern parts of the UAE, according to NCM

Man kills self after being denied food at a restaurant

The restaurant later issued a statement offering a different account of the events

Playing music at work? UAE fees start from Dh1,500 soon

Restaurant music fees start at Dh1,500 for up to 50 seats, rising to Dh4,800 for 200 seats

Above 200 seats, businesses will pay an additional Dh20 for each seat, subject to an annual maximum of Dh6,000.

Watch: UAE Indians fly tricolour in record skydive feat

Each skydiver carried their own national flag during the jump from a Military Ilyushin Il-76TD aircraft.

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UAE’s Indian expats share 80th Independence Day dreams

Dubai foils 70m illicit cigarettes hidden as ‘clothing’

Air India hydraulic fault: Second incident in 10 days

Is the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat worth it?

Premium Mat in a Peaceful Setting

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From 1977: Asghar Furniture shapes UAE living

From 1977: Asghar Furniture shapes UAE living

Laura Khalil’s husband dies of electrocution in Ghana

Miss Earth star passes away on her 26th birthday

Five killed in Turkish wedding party road accident

Top 10 stories: Travel, holidays and key news this week

Bangladeshi expat wins Dh100,000 with a single entry

Govinda reacts to sugar daddy jibe over girlfriend link

Josh Hazlewood joins Australia’s 300-Test wicket club

SPORT

Padikkal hits maiden Test 100 as India dominate Lanka

India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 15, 2026.

Bangladesh close in on historic Test win in Australia

Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud (L) sends down a delivery on the third day of the first Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.