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US-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN

Iran Guards shoot down US drone entering its airspace

People walk past an anti-Israel billboard that reads in Farsi, "Iran on the frontline", covering the facade of a building in central Tehran.

Two children swing together as a mix of bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Oil plunges more than 6% on hopes for US-Iran deal

"US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, said in a statement.

US attacks missile sites in Iran in 'self-defence'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump after signing the Abraham Accords on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on September 15, 2020.

Trump pushes Abraham Accords expansion. What it means

A drop of petrol falls from the nozzle of a petrol pump at a petrol station on March 9, 2026.

UAE petrol prices to drop in June if Iran war ends?

A billboard on the facade of a building depicting the Strait of Hormuz with a caption in Persian reading "Forever in Irans Hand", at Vanak Square in Tehran on May 25, 2026.

5 major unresolved issues haunting US-Iran deal

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UAE braces for near 47°C heat during Eid Al Adha week

Humidity and mist forecast for coastal areas ahead of Eid celebrations

Is it still possible to book a last-minute holiday?

Late Eid planners can still find holiday packages for regional getaways

Eid Al Adha: Is parking free across the UAE today?

Free parking, toll exemptions and extended metro timings announced for Eid

Free parking in UAE this Eid? Not everywhere – here’s the full guide

Eid Al Adha prayer timings expected across UAE

Eid prayers are traditionally held around 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise on the first morning of Eid, in line with Islamic practice.

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American Hospital performs complex varicocele surgery

Dr Rozh Jalil, Consultant Urological Surgeon and Andrologist, with his team at American Hospital Dubai Science Park

Dubai family seeks help to continue daughter’s studies

What to expect this Eid at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Dubai boosts Eid Al Adha with Dh27.7m Eidiya initiative

Dubai readies 937 mosques for Eid Al Adha prayers

Eid prayers will begin at 5:45am on Wednesday, May 27, with a comprehensive operational plan put in place to ensure safe and smooth access for worshippers across all designated prayer locations.

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Elite unveils largest Jetour Service Centre globally

Elite unveils largest Jetour Service Centre globally

What to do and where to stay this Eid Al Adha 2026

Why children’s use of delivery apps raises safety risks

When Dubai parking is free and when it isn’t this Eid

How ADNOC is reinventing the road trip experience

Jacqueline El Boghdadi, Chief Marketing Officer of ADNOC Distribution

Heat dome scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

Gulf News-Y-Axis webinar on permanent residency

Demand holding strong for ultra-luxury properties

Demand holding strong for ultra-luxury properties

HAJJ 2026

Eid Al Adha 2026: Pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat

Muslim pilgrims gather atop Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), offering prayers during the pinnacle of the annual Hajj on Tuesday. Hundreds of thousands of worshippers from around the world raised their hands in prayer and repentance on the sacred hill, marking one of the most significant moments of the pilgrimage.

Day of Arafat: Millions unite for Hajj's holiest moment

Pilgrims streamed into the vast desert plain in an atmosphere of calm and order, as Saudi authorities oversaw tightly coordinated crowd movements and extensive field operations across the holy site.