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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

Trump vs Iran: A battle of two clocks over Hormuz

Washington is betting economic pressure will force Iran to compromise first. Tehran is betting Trump needs Hormuz reopened before it has to surrender its leverage.

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.

Iran rules out Trump talks until his term ends in 2029

How Iranian flight pushed Riyadh, Houthis towards war

How Iranian flight pushed Riyadh, Houthis towards war

Latest Gulf developments affecting flights, shipping and oil markets

UAE residents’ update: Hormuz standoff — what to know

Oman’s Environment Authority said satellite imagery and technical analysis showed oil pollution remained on the sea's surface near the grounded Caroline Bezengi, with the slick extending northeast from the islands towards the mainland coast.

Oil slick from grounded ship spreads off Oman

Flying from the UAE today? Here's everything that's changed—from Kuwait and Bahrain flight cancellations to airline travel updates.

UAE flights today: Cancellations, delays and war impact

Security officers at the Kuwait International Airport on June 1, 2026, when the airport resumed operations following a phased reopening plan. Several flights to Kuwait have been cancelled or suspended due to operational reasons amid heightened regional tensions.

UAE flights to Bahrain, Kuwait: Who is flying now?

LATEST NEWS

Archer buys Boeing units in major aviation deal

Deal also adds a defence business generating more than $200m in annual revenue to Archer

16 Bangladeshis killed in Riyadh factory fire

Dhaka moves to repatriate bodies and seek compensation; furniture facility was unlicensed

Free car checks in Dubai: What motorists need to know

Dubai Police, ENOC offer free safety checks to tackle summer heat risks

Free car checks in Dubai: What motorists need to know

Sheikh Zayed Road gets new lane to cut peak-hour delays

The additional lane on Sheikh Zayed Road serves traffic travelling from Abu Dhabi towards the World Trade Centre Intersection.

PARTNER CONTENT

IB to British Schools: Making the move smoothly

IB to British Schools: Making the move smoothly

Colombia earthquake: 18 dead after 7.4-magnitude quake

Abu Dhabi offers free UAE visas to Indian tourists

Win Dh100,000 from Big Ticket without buying any ticket

Best adjustable kettlebells in UAE: Top Amazon.ae picks

Compact adjustable kettlebells in a modern home gym setup

A rare solar eclipse is coming: Where can you see it?

A woman looks at the sun with solar glasses after the Annular Solar Eclipse completed on October 14, 2023 in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah (picture used for illustrative purposes)

'Dubai gas blast victim lost brother, was sole earner'

UAE foils advanced cyberattacks targeting vital sectors

How the Perseids appear every August

Toxic cast fees: Did Yash get paid more than all?

DXB invites travellers to join free community walk

Doctors suspended over harassment after student death

Why rutab is having a summer moment in the UAE

THINGS TO DO

Top dining deals in UAE this August

Top dining deals in UAE this August

Know your artist: five UAE acts to see this autumn

The next six weeks are going to be busy, with a bunch of concerts lined up and they start this Saturday.