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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

Iran sees Strait of Hormuz as key to winning war

People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

This handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister's Office on August 7, 2026 shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posing after signing the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Turkey defends pact with NATO; Iran resists 'coercion'

Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules

Flying from UAE? Check cancellations and changes today

Saudi pact, Iran blockade: What UAE residents must know

Saudi pact, Iran blockade: What UAE residents must know

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks during a briefing on the Iran war at the Pentagon (Photo/ Reuters)

Report: Caine says US airpower alone won't defeat Iran

ADNOC pledges to meet customer needs amid mounting threats to Gulf shipping lanes

ADNOC confirms 15 vessels hit since conflict; 1 dead

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign defence pact

LATEST NEWS

Sri Lankan family in UAE seeks help amid debt woes

Job loss, bounced cheque case leave UAE expat family facing debt and eviction

Dubai tightens retail checks for back-to-school season

Shoppers advised to plan purchases, keep receipts and buy only what they need

When will the UAE's peak summer heat finally end?

From Marakhiyat Al Qalaid to Suhail, UAE tracks the slow end of extreme heat

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The period extends from August 11 to September 3 and represents the closing stage of the region's hottest season.

Dubai motorcyclist caught riding at over 290km/h

Police impounded the motorcycle and referred rider to authorities after dangerous video emerges.

Looking for better returns? NBF offers 6.25% a year

Looking for better returns? NBF offers 6.25% a year

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OFW Pass or OEC? UAE-based OFWs share experiences

UAE declares public holiday for Prophet's birthday

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Worth the upgrade?

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ENTERTAINMENT

From Dhoop Kinare to Ankahi: 5 PTV classics

Somebody in your family has compared a real person to Sana Murad. Somebody has declared that nothing today comes close to Dhoop Kinare, usually while watching something today.

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