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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

US warns Iran of ‘unprecedented’ economic isolation

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New US measures, Hormuz attacks fuel global push for tighter maritime security

A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. For illustrative purposes only.

Two ADNOC vessels attacked in Hormuz; no injuries

A top view showing an array of aircraft on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during deployment en route to the Middle East.

US sends USS George Washington carrier to Middle East

MoFA blasts use of Strait of Hormuz as tool of economic coercion and blackmail

UAE condemns targeting of two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz

US forces are enforcing the blockade against vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas while supporting traffic flow through regional waters for all vessels not violating the blockade. A US fighter jet gets refuelled mid-air.

'Indefinite' US blockade of Iran: Why equation changes

New Task Force Falcon Strike to unite allies in multi-domain drone warfare

US launches first ever multinational drone task force

India-bound passengers warned of tighter security ahead of Independence Day

Flying from UAE? India advisory, cancellations and more

LATEST NEWS

Perseids peak lights up UAE skies — Mleiha watch night

Families swap screens for sky as Perseid meteors light up Sharjah desert

UAE doctors warn expats as rat fever kills Kerala man

Doctors urge caution over rainy-season travel, floodwater and rat-infested surroundings

Suhail star: How an ancient star signals cooler days

Suhail’s dawn rise marks the slow retreat of peak summer heat in the UAE

Historically, the appearance of Suhail, visible for 52 days, has been a crucial event across the Arabian Peninsula. It signifies a shift in the season (picture used for illustrative purposes).

Friday sermon: Our youth — aspiration and values

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque [File image used for illustrative purposes only]

DIB launches its first Youth Council to empower talent

Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DIB, with members of the inaugural DIB Youth Council during the Council’s official launch on International Youth Day.

Dubai traffic fine? You may not pay it all at once

UAE forecast: 49°C heat and rain chances in coming days

UAE A-Levels: 100% pass rates after exam cancellations

Best Compression Packing Cubes on Amazon UAE for 2026

A neatly packed suitcase showcases organized travel cubes in a clean, modern setting.

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Global Partners expands Dubai property portfolio

Eden House The Park offers Jumeirah residents an elevated lifestyle proposition

Two seriously injured as train derails in England

Karoline Leavitt: Questioned politics, liked her nerve

UAE plans face, hand, uterus transplants under Hayat

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IB to British Schools: Making the move smoothly

IB to British Schools: Making the move smoothly

Cristiano Ronaldo back at Al Nassr: When will he play?

Selena Gomez faces $1.2m mental health startup suit

Kerala invites Ronaldo, Georgina for honeymoon

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Which UAE banks let parents spread school fee payments?

Most schools allow parents to pay fees by card without the transaction charges.

UAE back-to-school: Vaccines parents should check now

A schoolgirl receives a vaccine at a school. Photo for illustrative purposes only