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Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia

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Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia

A heavily-damaged bridge which was hit by a US strike is pictured along the road connecting Roudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on July 18, 2026.

Has the US quietly changed its objectives in Iran?

UAE residents’ update: Gulf tensions, ship fire, alerts

UAE residents’ update: Gulf tensions, ship fire, alerts

Travelers in Terminal 4 of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.

US, UK and Canada update travel warnings across Gulf

Bahrain says Iranian strikes aimed at civilians, urges public to avoid debris

Bahrain says Iran targeted civilians, warns over debris

Passengers at the departures area of Dubai International Airport as UAE travellers continue with summer holiday plans while increasingly opting for flexible tickets and delaying last-minute bookings amid ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.

Flying today? Latest UAE flight cancellations, updates

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Brent crosses $90 as supply fears return

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UAE rolls out Jaywan, the first national payment card

FAB and CBD announce cards as Network International expands online acceptance

UAE leaders congratulate UK's new PM Andy Burnham

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reaffirm strong ties with Britain

DXB Smart Gates: Who's eligible and how to check

Scan your passport online to see if you can skip queues at Dubai Smart Gates

Smart Gates PreCheck tool reveals whether passengers can skip immigration queues and use biometric gates

Canada, Pakistan reset ties with landmark visit

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand during meeting with Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan during her visit to Islamabad.

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AVENEW Development & Marriott International collaborate

From left: Rasha Hasan, Managing Partner, AVENEW Development, and Jaidev Menezes, Regional Vice President – Mixed-Use Development, EMEA, Marriott International

India’s Supreme Court rules on UAE visa services row

UAE events visit visa: Who can apply and how it works

Etihad offers 20% off on airfares to 45+ destinations

Best Fitness Wearables on Amazon.ae 2026

Range of Smartwatch collection

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From shops to mobiles: evolution of bullion ownership

From shops to mobiles: evolution of bullion ownership

Saudi Arabia launches 1-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Emirates wants flyers to ditch neck pillows

When will UAE weather finally cool down? What to expect

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HUAWEI Pura 90s Series sets the pace for 5.5G

Powered by 5.5G, the series delivers ultra-fast download speeds of up to 3.2Gbps, enabling faster file transfers, smoother streaming, more responsive gaming and seamless access to digital services

Philippines: Duterte's bank record to be presented

2 Filipino seafarers killed, 12 hurt in drone attacks

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Zephyrus G16: Flagship performance without the bulk

Zephyrus G16: Flagship performance without the bulk

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Shabana Azmi joins CJP NEET protest march

The march was led by CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke and Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk.

IU cancels concert as chronic ear condition worsens

South Korean singer and actress Lee Ji-eun, known as IU.