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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Heads of State Council in Turkmenbashi on October 9, 2026.

Iran parliament approves new defence minister: media

Reconnaissance helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia kills two officers

Saudi coalition aircraft crashes, crew members killed

UAE travellers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport as airlines continue to adjust selected regional services.

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LATEST NEWS

Mohammed bin Rashid launches Arab Hope Makers 2026

Arab Hope Makers seeks unsung heroes whose unpaid work improves lives across communities

Tenants pay less in prime Dubai, more on the fringe

Prime rents slip, outer areas climb and studios lead demand as new supply floods the city

UAE schools reopen Monday after the October break ends

Public schools return on October 19 while some private schools follow their own calendars

The return marks the end of a week-long break that began on October 12 under the academic calendar for 2026–2027.

Can your employer bar you from work during notice?

UAE Labour Law expert Thenji Moyo explained that while employers can place employees on 'garden leave,' they must still adhere to the contractual notice period and resolve dues within 14 days.Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Why 15-minute communities are becoming popular

Why 15-minute communities are becoming popular

Dubai to host global project management forum in 2027

‘Battle for survival’: flydubai pilot on cockpit attack

Can UAE employers set their own workplace rules?

Universities urged to prepare students for AI careers

Moderator Lachlan Kitchen, Dr. Anita Patankar, Executive Director, Symbiosis International University Dubai, Dr. Umesh Kothari, Assistant Dean GMBA/MGB/GCGM and Assistant Professor, S P Jain School of Global Management, Dr. Vishnu Nair, Program Director (LLM) and Assistant Professor at the College of Law, University of Dubai, Dr. Riham Ahmed Ibrahim, Associate professor and Chairperson in-charge of Pathology Department, RAKMSHU and Dr. Mohamed Baraka, Vice President Dubai Campus, Batterjee Medical College – Dubai during a panel discussion on the opening day of Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi.

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SPORT

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