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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

Iranians take a selfie along the shoreline as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the port city of Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran.

Iran crisis: Key updates for UAE residents this evening

Four years after the death of Mahsa Amini ignited the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, many Iranian women are openly defying compulsory hijab rules — and Tehran appears wary of triggering another confrontation.

Iranians ditching hijab. Why regime dares not stop them

The strike hit a building near Shahrak-e Gharb, injuring Pezeshkian in the leg.

Iran president admits country facing 'many problems'

UAE airports are entering one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season as families and holidaymakers return from their overseas travels. Passengers are advised to allow additional time for check-in and security. Photo shows passengers at the departures terminal at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. For illustrative purposes only.

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F1 confirms Abu Dhabi GP to take place in December

The Abu Dhabi GP will close the 2026 F1 season at Yas Marina Circuit from December 3 to 6

Nearly 500 vehicles seized in Dubai over unpaid fines

Drivers urged to clear outstanding penalties and renew vehicle registrations without delay

Heavy rain hits Al Ain as UAE heat hits 49.3°C

Suhail is expected before dawn on August 24, signalling a gradual end to peak summer heat

Heavy rains on Sa'a area in Al Ain city.

Hina Javed murder: Aseefa seeks probe as husband held

Aseefa said those responsible must be brought to justice and “made an example of so no one dares to repeat such an act”.

Popular food influencer arrested over drug-laced treats

A view of Beirut skyline. Influencer Georges Dib, known on TikTok as 'Doctor Food' with 8 million followers faces new trial for narcotics in confectionery.

Woman arrested after husband dies in frying pan attack

UAE sets new rules for students switching school tracks

UAE trains over 24,000 educators for new school year

Microfibre car towels: How they clean and protect paint

Microfibre towels and a wash mitt demonstrate gentle, scratch conscious car cleaning.

Watch: Indian expat’s Arabic twist to Vande Mataram

Suchetha Satish during her 80th Indian Independence Day concert in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Dubai launches 102m bridge at Mushrif National Park

How many of these old Dubai spots do you recall?

Macron hosts Saudi's MBS as Paris-Riyadh ties deepen

Oman halts work permit renewals for expatriates over 60

Prince Harry: Royal misfit making unlikely UK return

Govinda warns of Rs1 billion action over fake reports

Yeh Rishta star Mohsin Khan gets engaged to Tamanna

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India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (2L) confronts Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando (3L) after his dismissal during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 23, 2026.