The Ajman Government Human Resources Department has announced that Friday, August 28, 2026, will be a public holiday for government entities in the emirate to mark the Prophet Mohammad\u2019s Birthday.
Official working hours will resume on Monday, August 31, the department said.
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The holiday marks the Prophet Mohammad\u2019s Birthday for the year 1448 AH.
The department extended its congratulations to the UAE leadership, including His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman.
It also conveyed its greetings to Ajman Government employees and the people of the UAE on the occasion, praying for continued goodness, prosperity and blessings for the UAE and its people.
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For employees who follow the standard Saturday-Sunday weekend, the holiday will provide a three-day break from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30. Work will resume on Monday, August 31.
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The occasion commemorates the birth of Prophet Mohammad and is marked in many countries with religious gatherings, Quran recitations and sermons reflecting on his life and teachings.
As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the date of Mawlid Al Nabawi shifts each year on the Gregorian calendar.
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The two countries have sought to regulate transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as written in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, after the waterway became a flashpoint in the Middle East war.
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi \"discussed a phased framework that could provide a practical and implementable basis for moving forward\" in talks in Tehran, a joint statement shared by Oman said.
The framework \"includes the establishment of a joint temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the Strait of mines,\" the statement added.
Technical negotiations will continue to find a \"permanent navigational corridor and future administration of the Strait, as well as a mechanism for information-sharing, traffic management, and the provision of relevant navigational and security services\", it added.
Both sides said it was important to hold joint discussions with states bordering the waters of the Gulf.
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Iran and Oman said the proposed framework would also involve joint efforts to clear the strategic waterway of mines.
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\u201CThe priority for Qatar is to restore normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, ensure global energy and food security, and preserve the safety of supply chains,\u201D al-Ansari said, adding that those goals could only be achieved through a comprehensive diplomatic solution.
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Qatar\u2019s direct communication with Iran is also part of mediation efforts aimed at resuming negotiations, he added.
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had been warned that any vessel placing new mines in the strategic waterway would be \u201Cimmediately and systematically destroyed\u201D.
Trump also said the US was monitoring the Strait through the US Space Force and had a \u201CZero Tolerance\u201D policy towards any new mine placement.
He added that the US was also monitoring Pickaxe Mountain and three other nuclear sites he said had already been destroyed.
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Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz blocked.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the \"economic asphyxiation\" of Iran, saying the \"objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime\".
Though Iran's leaders have shrugged off the tough talk, having already endured sanctions for decades, some residents of the capital feared that they would feel the pinch.
\"Naturally, sanctions affect people's lives. People are being hurt, both those who are financially well-off and those who are financially weak,\" said realtor Mehdi Yazdian, 55, who urged the authorities to control prices.
\"Yes, these sanctions are having an effect, but naturally, our people are resilient. These sanctions have been in place for 47 years.\"
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\"The failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, while at the same time killing protesters, even when they are not protesting, at levels not seen before. It is a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions, and must be stopped, NOW,\" he wrote on Truth Social.
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One-third of the vessels Iran has threatened to confiscate for breaching Strait of Hormuz transit rules have already been attacked during the Middle East war, an AFP data analysis found.
Since the conflict erupted in late February, Tehran has sought to impose its own shipping corridor in a bid to control traffic through the strategic chokepoint, which had been open before the war and governed by international maritime law.
But not all vessels have been passing through this Iranian-approved route in the northern part of the waterway.
On Sunday, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), created by Iran in May to oversee the strait, published a list of 45 vessels on its X account that face future \"restrictions\" during their next passage, including \"fines, seizures or confiscations\".
The maritime authority said the measures were in response to previous \"violations\" of Iranian rules.
Of the 45 vessels on the list, at least 14 have already been damaged in incidents in or around the strait that were confirmed by the International Maritime Organisation.
All of these incidents were classified as attacks by Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO, which does not specify who was responsible.
Almost all took place off Oman's coast, along a route backed by the United States and banned by Iran.
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Pakistan has sought to mediate a resolution between Iran and the U.S., maintaining contacts with officials in both countries and urging them to resolve their differences.
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who accompanied Munir, said their meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had been \u201Cvery positive and productive,\u201D focused on eventually bringing about an end to the conflict.
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Footage circulating online showed Zvi Sukkot, who is also a settler and activist, smashing a monument commemorating \"martyrs\" in the Palestinian village of Madama in the northern West Bank, while soldiers stood nearby.
\"A few days ago, I demanded that the military take action to remove the monuments commemorating terrorists in the murderers' villages of Madama and Burin. Unfortunately, they remained in place. So I went there myself and took action to remove them,\" Sukkot posted on Facebook, along with a video of the act.
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Large numbers of Israeli army and police personnel entered the compound, which houses UNRWA\u2019s Qalandia Vocational Training Centre, as demolition operations got under way, Palestinian media reported.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said authorities had begun evacuating the UNRWA facility, declaring that the agency had \u201Cno place\u201D in Jerusalem or Israel.
The operation comes amid heightened Israeli military activity in Kafr Aqab and the nearby Qalandia refugee camp, where forces carried out raids and demolitions earlier this month.
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Gargash said the latest phase of the confrontation was marked by increased economic pressure, an end to attempts to dominate the Strait of Hormuz and a move beyond the memorandum of understanding stage.
\u201CAs the US-Iran confrontation enters a new phase, characterised by escalating economic pressure, ending attempts to dominate the Strait of Hormuz and moving beyond the memorandum of understanding stage, we reiterate that Iran\u2019s aggression against the GCC countries missed its target,\u201D Gargash said in a post on X platform.
\u201CInstead, it deepened Tehran\u2019s predicament and was a grave strategic miscalculation that further increased its isolation and weakened its position.\u201D
\u201CThe path out of this war does not lie in targeting the GCC countries, but in working with them to create the conditions for de-escalation and to seek a political way out of the war,\u201D he added.
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\"China has already stated many times that it firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions... China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests,\" foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news briefing.
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With the war against Tehran now in its sixth month, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was declaring an \"economic D-Day\" on the Islamic republic and threatened to hit countries that trade with it.
The threat comes with talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz stalled and neither side showing any sign of backing down -- pushing oil prices up for most of August, which has in turn fanned long-term inflation fears and put pressure on bond markets.
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In total, 68 incidents have been confirmed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Gulf and neighbouring bodies of water, the equivalent of one every 2.6 days.
Across all incidents, at least 20 seafarers or port workers were reported killed, 35 wounded and one missing, the UN maritime agency said.
About half of the incidents have involved tankers, 20 per cent container ships and 15 per cent bulk carriers.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) classified 47 of the incidents as attacks.
Liberia-flagged vessels have been most affected, being involved in 13 incidents, followed by 10 vessels each from Panama and the Marshall Islands.
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IRAN
Oil: Central bank governor says Iran is not exporting oil
Currency: Rial has fallen beyond 2 million to the US dollar
Economy: Senior leaders are openly warning that Iran cannot endure without financial circulation and growth
Military option: Missiles and drones still give Tehran the ability to escalate
UNITED STATES
Blockade: Navy must keep Iranian oil bottled up
Hormuz: US forces are simultaneously helping other tankers navigate the Strait
Military strain: USS Abraham Lincoln spent more than 270 days at sea without touching land
China problem: Beijing remains overwhelmingly Iran\u2019s most important oil customer
THE BIG QUESTION
Which clock runs out first \u2014 Iran\u2019s money or America\u2019s ability and willingness to sustain the squeeze?
\u201CNo matter how much military power we have, if people are hungry, and we do not have financial circulation and economic growth, we will not endure,\u201D he said.
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Kirillos Wadie, from the village of Al Kosheh in Sohag governorate, had earlier taken part in his church wedding ceremony before joining relatives and friends at a reception hall. The celebrations had proceeded normally until he became unwell and collapsed as the event was coming to an end, according to local reports.
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Those around him tried to help before he was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Several reports described the cause as a sudden cardiac event, although no detailed medical report setting out a final diagnosis had been made public.
News of his death spread quickly through Al Kosheh, in Dar Al Salam district, where relatives, friends and residents shared messages of condolence and images from the wedding.
Friends also recirculated a social media post Wadie had written on August 2 about accepting God\u2019s plan for one\u2019s life. The message drew particular attention after his death, though it had no connection to the medical circumstances surrounding it.
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The launches introduce two important pieces of Apple silicon: M6, Apple's first 2-nanometre Mac processor, and M5 Ultra, which Apple describes as its most powerful chip yet.
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The new Mac mini keeps the compact 12.7 cm by 12.7 cm enclosure introduced with the M4 generation, but there is considerably more power inside.
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The M6 Mac mini can be configured with up to 32GB of unified memory. Buyers needing more power can choose the M5 Pro, which offers up to an 18-core CPU, a 20-core GPU, and 64GB of memory.
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The M6 Mac mini starts at Dh3,799 while the M5 Pro version begins at Dh7,299.
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That huge memory capacity is particularly important for AI. Large AI models require enormous amounts of fast memory, and Apple's unified memory architecture allows its CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine to access the same pool.
Apple says a 512GB Mac Studio can run extremely large language models entirely on the machine, potentially allowing developers to keep data and processing local rather than relying on cloud servers.
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For most Mac mini users, the immediate benefits will be simpler \u2014 faster apps, storage, graphics and networking.
Mac Studio targets a different audience. With an 80-core GPU and up to 512GB of memory, it is designed for professionals working on large video projects. These complex graphics and AI models would otherwise require specialised hardware or cloud computing.
The two machines ultimately tell the same story at very different scales: Apple expects increasingly demanding computing \u2014 and much more AI \u2014 to happen directly on the Mac.
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The proposed capital raise remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, including approval from the Central Bank of the UAE, ADIB said on Tuesday.
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Under the proposal, ADIB will issue 106.383 million new ordinary shares at Dh16.45 each. That represents a discount of about 28.8% to the bank's closing price of Dh23.10 on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange on August 24.
Eligible shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for approximately one new share for every 34.14 existing ADIB shares they hold, subject to final terms and rounding arrangements.
ADIB said its major shareholders have confirmed their intention to participate and subscribe for their respective entitlements.
The proposed capital raising follows a period of rapid balance-sheet growth at ADIB.
Total assets reached Dh304 billion at the end of the first half of 2026, exceeding Dh300 billion for the first time in the bank's history. The milestone followed asset growth of 24% during 2025.
ADIB's return on equity reached 28% in 2024 and increased to 29% in 2025. It stood at 28% during the first half of this year.
The bank said the rights issue would support its growth plans under Vision 2035 while allowing existing shareholders to maintain their proportional ownership by taking up their respective rights.
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\u201CThe proposed rights issue reflects our confidence in the opportunities ahead and in the Bank\u2019s ability to continue delivering sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.\u201D
Group Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Abdelbary said crossing Dh300 billion in assets marked an important point in the bank's expansion.
\u201CReaching more than AED 300 billion in total assets for the first time is an important milestone for ADIB and reflects the significant progress we have made in growing our business and customer franchise,\u201D Abdelbary said.
He said Vision 2035 provides the bank with a roadmap to accelerate its next phase of growth.
\u201COur focus remains on sustaining healthy and profitable growth, deploying capital efficiently and continuing to deliver attractive and sustainable long-term returns for our shareholders,\u201D he said.
The transaction has not yet received final approval. ADIB said it will announce further details after obtaining the required regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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Ottawa's retaliation takes effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties on Canadian products came into place Saturday.
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In detailing Ottawa's response, officials said Tuesday that its duties will match US levels. These impact industries like steel, dairy and electronics.
Canada's government also announced a $5.4 billion (CA$7.5 billion) aid package for impacted firms and workers.
\"This is an unprecedented challenge imposed on Canada. But Canada will meet the moment,\" Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said.
\"I think what Canadians can see this morning is that we stand united. We stand united in our response,\" he added.
The steep US tariffs hit about $20 billion in Canadian goods - about 5.5 percent of its exports to the United States - after trade negotiations collapsed at the eleventh hour.
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Goods facing 25-per cent tariffs will include appliances, dairy products like cheese, as well as certain steel and aluminum derivative products.
A small category will see a 15-percent duty, including electric equipment and tools.
Overall, these form about 7.3 per cent of Canada's imports from the United States.
But analysts warn of tit-for-tat escalation.
Already, Trump additionally pledged Monday to double tariffs on Canadian autos starting next year, up to 50 per cent from the current 25 percent for non-US content.
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In an earlier phase of the dispute, Ontario imposed a temporary 25-percent surcharge on electricity exports to three US states.
Trump lashed out at Ford, warning of \"far worse\" consequences. He also referred to Carney as a \"governor,\" re-upping his inflammatory push for Canada to become the 51st US state.
Highlighting the animosity, Trump said Tuesday he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as \"Lake America,\" as he did last year with the Gulf of Mexico, which he said should now be called the \"Gulf of America.\"
Trump's latest tariffs do not exempt products covered by the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement (USMCA). They raise the US effective tariff rate on Canadian exports to 6.9 percent from 5.1 percent, Oxford Economics estimates.
Tariffs on plastics, electrical machinery, and wood and paper products contribute most to the increase.
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Over the weekend, Carney said US negotiators sought restrictions on Canadian trade deals with other countries at the last minute.
US officials made unacceptable \"threats\" to the French language and \"Quebec culture\" too, he added, referring to eastern Canada's French-speaking province.
But Trump pushed back Tuesday, saying on Truth Social that he would \"never interfere with Canadians speaking French!\"
\"This lie was made up by a weak and ineffective Prime Minister in an attempt to gain political support,\" Trump charged.
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The White House had alleged \"discriminatory treatment\" by Canada against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products in rolling out new tariffs.
Trump delayed their implementation, but both sides failed to reach an agreement after hours of talks.
Beyond tariffs, Washington and Ottawa also have to agree on revisions to the USMCA, which Trump declined to renew in its current form.
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The changes arrive as account takeover attempts, phishing and social-engineering attacks increasingly target the person using a messaging app rather than trying to break the encryption protecting their conversations.
And with WhatsApp used by more than three billion people worldwide, even relatively small changes to the way accounts are secured can have an enormous reach.
WhatsApp\u2019s two-step verification has traditionally worked as an extra barrier after the verification code sent when registering a phone number.
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The new system strengthens that second barrier.
Instead of being restricted to six numbers, users can choose a longer alphanumeric password that includes special characters, enabling significantly more combinations and making passwords harder to guess. TechCrunch reports that the change is part of WhatsApp's broader effort to make account protection more accessible as hacking and phishing techniques become more sophisticated.
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WhatsApp is also expanding its use of passkeys.
Instead of authenticating with a conventional password, passkeys allow users to verify themselves using the security already built into their devices \u2014 such as a fingerprint, Face ID or screen lock.
WhatsApp previously supported one passkey. Users can now create multiple passkeys for the same account, particularly useful for people moving between Android and iOS devices. More than one billion WhatsApp users have already created a passkey, according to the company.
The attraction is partly security. Passkeys are designed to resist conventional phishing because there is no password for a user to hand over on a fake login page accidentally.
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The third change tackles a different problem: deciding whether to answer an unfamiliar call.
On Android, WhatsApp will display additional information about callers who are not saved in a user's contacts. That can include whether the number originates from another country and whether the caller shares any WhatsApp groups with the recipient.
It does not determine whether a call is fraudulent, but it gives users more information before they answer.
The feature arrives amid a broader push by WhatsApp to combat scams and account hijacking. WhatsApp introduced Strict Account Settings earlier this year for people at higher risk of sophisticated attacks, including journalists and public figures. It subsequently introduced warnings to identify potentially fraudulent device-linking requests and has been testing an optional Scam Alert feature that uses on-device machine learning.
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WhatsApp's messages remain protected by end-to-end encryption, meaning the contents are readable only by the sender and recipient.
But encryption cannot necessarily protect an account when an attacker persuades its owner to hand over a verification code, approve a malicious device-linking request, or otherwise grant access.
That helps explain the direction WhatsApp is taking. Rather than relying on a single security mechanism, the service is building additional layers around the account itself: stronger two-step verification, phishing-resistant passkeys, encrypted backups, suspicious device-linking warnings, and more information about unknown callers.
The latest features are rolling out gradually on iOS and Android, so they may not appear immediately for every user. Users can check for passkey support under Settings > Account > Passkeys and should keep WhatsApp updated as the new protections become available.
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The Municipality said the initiative aims to strengthen shared civic responsibility by encouraging individuals to ensure that vehicles and boats are not left unattended in public squares, parking areas, public facilities or residential neighbourhoods.
The campaign also highlighted the impact of leaving vehicles and boats unattended for prolonged periods without maintenance or cleaning. Such practices can affect the city's appearance, hinder traffic flow, restrict access to public facilities and create environmental and public health concerns through the accumulation of dust, debris and waste.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality said the campaign forms part of its broader efforts to address practices that detract from the urban environment and to promote behaviours that support a safe, clean and sustainable city.
The Municipality called on the public to cooperate by relocating, maintaining or disposing of abandoned vehicles and boats in accordance with approved procedures.
It stressed that community cooperation is essential to maintaining the quality of public spaces and preserving Abu Dhabi's distinctive appearance.
The campaign reaffirmed that protecting the city's appearance is a shared civic responsibility and a daily practice that reflects the community's commitment to keeping Abu Dhabi clean, attractive and safe for everyone.
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A partial lunar eclipse will occur globally on the same day, with different phases visible across parts of Europe, western Asia, Africa, North and South America, Antarctica and the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.
The department said the partial phase will not be visible from Oman, where observers will see only the final penumbral phase before moonset.
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Applications can be submitted through the TAMM government services platform or at customer service centres, Abu Dhabi Police said.
Under the system, a smart electronic device is installed inside the vehicle to prevent it from being moved from the approved location. If any of the service conditions are breached, the device immediately sends an alert to the monitoring room, where the incident is recorded.
To qualify, the vehicle must have been involved in a traffic offence that carries an impoundment penalty. The owner, or an authorised representative holding an official power of attorney, must attend in person, provide an Emirates ID and sign a declaration accepting the service conditions.
The service is available for light and heavy vehicles, trucks and buses and applies to most traffic offences that require vehicle impoundment.
Motorists can select the vehicle and related traffic violations, pay the required fee and then take the vehicle to a customer service centre to complete the process. A service employee will then install the smart impound device in the vehicle.
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Rainfall was also recorded in Saa, east of Al Ain, as well as along Al Madam road in Sharjah.
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Temperatures are forecast to reach 48\u00B0C in Liwa, 47\u00B0C in Abu Dhabi, 46\u00B0C in Al Ain, 44\u00B0C in Sharjah and 43\u00B0C in Dubai.
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The move follows repeated warnings by UNRWA that Israeli authorities were threatening its Qalandia training centre, located between the east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Kafr Aqab and Qalandia refugee camp.
The centre was established in 1952 and offers vocational training to around 340 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank every year, according to UNRWA.
\u201CMaking history! This morning we are starting work to remove UNRWA from Kafr Aqab,\u201D national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted on his Telegram.
\u201CLarge forces of the Israel police are operating together with the relevant bodies to implement the law and remove UNRWA from the site,\u201D he added in a statement.
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Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group\u2019s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which sparked the war in Gaza.
A series of investigations, including one led by France\u2019s former foreign minister Catherine Colonna, found some \u201Cneutrality-related issues\u201D at UNRWA but stressed Israel had not provided conclusive evidence for its headline allegation.
An AFP journalist at the scene on Tuesday said Israeli forces had closed the main road near the entrance to the Qalandia Training Centre, while forces inside the institute were moving from one building to another.
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The Jerusalem Governorate, the Palestinian local authority for the region encompassing Qalandia camp, said Israeli forces had raised the Israeli flag in the courtyard of the training centre.
Mohammad Saeed Aslan, from the Popular Committee for Services in Qalandia camp, accused Israel of wanting \u201Cto take control of UNRWA\u2019s institutions in general\u201D.
Israel occupied and annexed east Jerusalem in 1967.
Israel\u2019s foreign ministry on Tuesday announced that the Jerusalem municipality had begun \u201Crenovation work\u201D on a \u201Cnew educational and community complex in Jerusalem\u2019s Kafr Aqab neighborhood, for the benefit of thousands of its Arab residents\u201D.
\u201CDespite holding no property rights to the plot, UNRWA has walled off the land for decades,\u201D it said in a statement, adding that \u201Cwhile UNRWA is playing politics, the Jerusalem Municipality is improving daily life for all its residents, Jews and Arabs alike\u201D.
The raid on the Qalandia training centre comes a day after representatives from more than 25 diplomatic missions and international organisations visited the site.
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On Al Khail Road (E44), pockets of heavy to moderate traffic are reported between Dubai Hills and Ras Al Khor, with the slowest stretch near Dubai Hills Mall. Traffic is also building near the Dubai Production City exit towards E311.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) is seeing slow-moving traffic from Nad Al Hamar towards Muhaisnah, with accidents reported along the route. Moderate traffic is also affecting stretches around Arjan, Al Barari, Nad Al Sheba and parts of Dubai South.
Traffic on Emirates Road (E611) remains relatively smooth overall, although motorists are facing some delays around Al Ttay.
Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time, maintain a safe following distance and consider alternative routes as the evening rush hour intensifies.
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During his visit, Dr. Reddy paid his respects at the Darbar Sahib and participated in Langar Sewa, serving langar to members of the Sangat. His participation reflected the Sikh values of sewa, humility and equality, which lie at the heart of the tradition of Langar.
Dr. Reddy was also briefed on the journey of Guru Nanak Darbar and its role as a centre of faith, community service and interfaith harmony in the UAE.
Dr. Kandhari welcomed Dr. Reddy to Dubai and congratulated him on assuming his new responsibility. He expressed his confidence that under Dr. Reddy\u2019s leadership, the Consulate General of India would continue its strong engagement with the Indian community and further contribute to strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and the UAE.
Dr. Reddy was briefed on the various humanitarian and community initiatives undertaken by Guru Nanak Darbar, including its commitment to sewa, support for those in need, interfaith engagement and initiatives promoting the UAE\u2019s values of tolerance, coexistence and mutual respect.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kandhari said: \u201CWe are pleased to welcome Dr. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy to Guru Nanak Darbar and wish him every success in his new responsibility. His participation in Langar Sewa was deeply appreciated and reflects the spirit of service and equality that brings communities together. We look forward to working closely with him and the Consulate General of India in serving the Indian community and further strengthening the bonds between India and the UAE.\u201D
The visit concluded with an interaction with members of the Gurudwara community and the presentation of a Saropa to Dr. Reddy as a mark of respect and goodwill.
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai looks forward to continuing its close engagement with the Consulate General of India and contributing towards the welfare of the Indian community and the enduring friendship between India and the UAE.
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Mohandas said that advice stayed with her, teaching her to focus on her goal rather than the noise around her. She also expressed gratitude to Yash for believing in her when others did not, saying his faith in her created a \u201Cchain reaction\u201D that led others to believe in her as well.
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The US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed at Moscow\u2019s Vnukovo airport after flying directly from Riga, Latvia, according to data from flight-tracking service Flightradar24 cited by Reuters and AFP.
But neither Washington nor Moscow has publicly explained why the aircraft was in Russia or who \u2014 or what \u2014 was aboard.
The Kremlin added to the mystery by saying it had no information about the flight.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters there were no plans for meetings with representatives of the US administration this week and said he did \u201Cnot have such information\u201D when asked about the aircraft.
The US administration has made no public comment on the flight.
Flight-tracking data showed the Boeing C-17, carrying the US-registered tail number 07-7181, had arrived in Riga on August 23 after departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, near Washington.
It then flew from Riga to Moscow on Tuesday, landing at Vnukovo at around 0700 GMT.
Joint Base Andrews is a major US military facility used by the president and other senior American officials for official travel.
The C-17 Globemaster is a large military transport aircraft designed to carry troops, equipment and other heavy cargo over long distances.
But flight-tracking data cannot establish what the aircraft was carrying, and Reuters and AFP said they were unable to independently verify its passengers, cargo or purpose.
The flight attracted particular attention because direct journeys by US-registered aircraft to Russia have become highly unusual.
According to Reuters, the last direct flight of a US-registered jet from Europe to Russia took place in January, when US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Moscow for Ukraine peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin said last week that it had no information about another planned visit by Witkoff or Kushner.
US-Russia negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine war have largely stalled as Washington has increasingly focused on the conflict with Iran.
The unusual arrival has prompted speculation that the aircraft could be connected to diplomatic activity or a prisoner exchange.
However, there is no confirmation from either government that Tuesday\u2019s flight was connected to either, and the identities of anyone aboard remain unknown.
For now, the one certainty is the flight itself: an American military transport plane travelled from a US base near Washington, stopped in Latvia and then landed in the Russian capital \u2014 without either side publicly saying why.
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The first half of the year witnessed growing investment activity, with 80 local and regional advertising companies participating in tenders launched by the company, covering 683 digital and non-digital advertising assets.
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The tenders also included agreements to convert a significant proportion of existing assets into digital assets using the latest technologies in advertising displays and in line with the highest internationally recognised safety standards.
These efforts are aligned with the company\u2019s strategic objectives and its efforts to accelerate digital transformation across the sector, attract new investor segments, and maintain business growth and continuity, further enhancing the attractiveness of Dubai\u2019s OOH advertising market and supporting its sustainable growth.
Going into details, the advertising assets tendered included 27 digital Unipoles, 20 Bridge Banners, comprising six digital and 14 static assets, four static Hoardings, as well as a number of advertising displays on lighting poles and flags. These assets are distributed across key areas of the emirate and major high-traffic roads, enhancing the diversity of investment opportunities and meeting the needs of different investor segments.
In addition, 18 emerging national advertising companies participated in the exclusive tender launched by Mada Media for the first time for emerging national companies that are members of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME). The initiative aims to strengthen their presence and competitiveness, ensure that they secure a share of the returns generated by the OOH advertising market, and support their growth and sustainability in a manner that contributes positively to the growth of the local economy and aligns with the emirate\u2019s efforts in this area.
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These efforts reflect the company\u2019s commitment to providing and creating more investment opportunities through processes governed by the highest standards of integrity and transparency, enabling all companies operating in the sector, across different categories, to benefit from its investment returns. This supports Dubai\u2019s vision of driving economic growth and ensuring the ability to achieve the best financial outcomes across all sectors.
The investment opportunities launched by the company during the first half of 2026, together with the signing of two naming rights agreements for stations on Dubai Metro Red Line, one of the most prominent investment products overseen by the company and one that has attracted significant interest and demand from local, regional, and global brands, reflect its commitment to implementing its plans to develop the emirate\u2019s OOH advertising ecosystem, enhance the efficiency of advertising assets, expand its investment portfolio, and accelerate digital transformation. These efforts contribute to supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. Two new agreements have been signed, one with a local brand and, for the first time, one with one of the world\u2019s leading global brands, with further details to be announced soon.
Matar Al Tayer, Chairman of Mada Media, affirmed that the results achieved by Mada Media reflect the strength and attractiveness of Dubai\u2019s OOH advertising sector and the growing confidence it enjoys among local and regional investors and companies. He noted that this confidence benefits from the emirate\u2019s competitive economic environment and the flexible, investment- and innovation-friendly legislative and regulatory framework it provides, in line with the vision and directives of the leadership to strengthen Dubai\u2019s position as a leading global hub for business, investment, and the new economy.
Al Tayer said: \u201CThe participation of 80 local and regional advertising companies in the tenders launched by the company is an indication of the expanding investor base and strong demand for the investment opportunities offered by the sector. It also confirms the success of the approach adopted by Mada Media in managing and developing the OOH advertising ecosystem based on principles that balance enhancing the economic viability of assets, providing high-quality opportunities for the private sector, and elevating the quality of Dubai\u2019s urban landscape.\u201D
Al Tayer explained that the next phase will witness the continued development of an integrated model for the OOH advertising sector, based on deploying modern technologies, accelerating the transition towards digital advertising assets, and adopting innovative solutions that contribute to enhancing asset efficiency and investment value. This will be achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and quality, keeping pace with Dubai\u2019s rapid urban and economic development and enhancing the integration of OOH advertising with the Emirate\u2019s visual identity and urban landscape.
He emphasised that the company\u2019s updated strategy focuses on expanding the investment opportunity base, attracting new investor segments, diversifying advertising assets and solutions, and supporting the sustainable growth of the sector. It also includes exploring opportunities to leverage the expertise and model developed by the company and expand into new markets, thereby enhancing the company\u2019s economic value and supporting its ambition to build a leading model for managing and developing the OOH advertising sector at both regional and global levels.
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Al Sabahi added: \u201COur efforts are currently focused on supporting digital transformation across the sector by adopting the latest technologies in advertising screens, supporting its growth and business continuity by providing support and assistance to local companies and enabling global companies to expand their business networks in the local market. We are also expanding naming rights agreements for stations on the Green and Red Lines of Dubai Metro, which are overseen by Mada Media and represent some of the rarest and most important investment opportunities in the OOH advertising sector. These opportunities provide sustainable, long-term added value for investors and strengthen the position of both local and global brands within the emirate\u2019s community.\u201D
He added: \u201CSince the company was established, we have focused on building a regulatory and operational ecosystem based on transparency, streamlined procedures, and enhanced efficiency in the management and operation of advertising assets. This approach seeks to balance support for investment with preserving the emirate\u2019s visual identity and the quality of its urban landscape, in line with sustainable development objectives and Dubai\u2019s vision for the future.\u201D
As part of its commitment to supporting partners and investors, Mada Media introduced a range of initiatives during the first half of the year to reinforce its leadership role, enhance business resilience, support business continuity, and enable companies to grow, in line with Dubai\u2019s economic approach of promoting efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth.
These results reaffirm the continued progress in implementing the company\u2019s corporate strategy, which aims to build an advanced OOH advertising ecosystem centred on innovation, digital transformation, expanded investment opportunities, and strengthened strategic partnerships.
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The gown was created by Belarusian designer Darya Chermashentseva of DASHA Fashion Couture and took approximately three months to make. \"The silhouette, the placement of the colours, the embellishment, the detailing and the construction were all interpreted as fashion,\" Rautela said. \"It wasn't simply about putting three colours on a dress. It was about transforming a national sentiment into an artistic expression.\"
The objection from some social media users centred on a specific point. Critics argued that incorporating the colours and symbols of the national flag into lower-body attire, and allowing parts of the gown to trail along the floor, ran contrary to the guidelines set out under the Flag Code of India.
Rautela pushed back on the interpretation that her gown reproduced the flag.
\"There are several visible differences between the Indian National Flag and this gown,\" she said. \"The most important point is that the gown is not a literal reproduction of the National Flag; it is a couture interpretation using tricolour-inspired elements.\"
She went into detail on the distinctions she says were deliberate. \"The differences in colour shades, orientation, proportions, materials, and especially the central emblem are substantial and intentional for theatrical stage impact under coloured lights,\" she said. \"It deliberately alters the shades, turns the horizontal bands vertical, changes the emblem into a piece of jewellery, and covers everything in sequins and fringe so that it reads as glamorous couture under stage lights rather than as a national flag, with the orange not being true saffron, the green being a different version, and the emblem being different when examined against the official specifications.\"
The display and use of the Indian National Flag are governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002, alongside the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
Under the 1971 Act, showing disrespect to the National Flag is defined to include using it as a portion of any costume, uniform or accessory worn below the waist, and embroidering or printing it on dress material. The Act also lists intentionally allowing the flag to touch the ground or floor, or trail in water, among prohibited acts.
Crucially, the Act defines the \"Indian National Flag\" broadly, to include any picture, painting, drawing or other visible representation of the flag, or of any part of it, made of or represented on any substance. Publicly insulting or showing disrespect to the National Flag can attract imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both.
Two points are worth noting for context. The offence generally turns on intent and on the act occurring in public view. Whether a tricolour-inspired couture interpretation amounts to a \"visible representation\" of the flag under the Act, or sits outside it as Rautela contends, is precisely the point of disagreement. No official complaint or legal action has been reported in connection with the gown.
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The ExpertBook Ultra was crafted for AI-powered workflows, and it comes with up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with up to 50 TOPS NPU. This dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) allows the laptop to handle AI tasks and perform them on-device without the need to connect online. True to that statement, the laptop breezes through any application it is running, and AI tasks are completed right away even when the device is offline.
It comes with up to 64GB LPDDR5x of RAM, meaning that it can handle multitasking sessions with ease. Users can easily switch between documents, spreadsheets and even creative applications quickly. The laptop can support up to 2TB of ultra-fast storage to store large files and applications.
Thermals are handled by ASUS ExpertCool Pro, an advanced cooling architecture that ensures consistent performance even when the laptop is under heavy workloads. All of this is done while keeping the device quiet to avoid distractions.
The laptop comes with a 70Wh battery, translating to several hours of real-world usage. Topping up the battery is done via the USB-C port, which also supports fast charging.
Present on ExpertBook Ultra is the Full HD + IR camera that supports Windows Hello face login. It\u2019s clear enough for work calls, though an external webcam can always be connected if preferred. For audio, there is a six-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos audio and even with the slim design, sound is clear and full. Combine that with two multi-array microphones, and it becomes the best tool for virtual meetings. Connectivity-wise, the laptop supports triple-band Wi-Fi 7 that provides a fast and stable wireless connection and Bluetooth 6.0 for compatibility with different peripherals.
Included in this laptop is ASUS AI ExpertMeet, a handy AI-powered assistant that helps users during meetings. It can provide minutes and translations in real time, all performed on the device so privacy won\u2019t be an issue.
Given that this is a business-oriented device, security is a key priority. Which is why ExpertBook Ultra comes with enterprise-grade security that can safeguard important assets. ASUS ExpertGuardian is a security architecture that protects the device on a firmware level, where it prevents any unauthorised changes, detects malicious activity and enables automatic recovery. Furthermore, the power button also houses a fingerprint reader.
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra ticks all the boxes when looking for the best business laptop: it\u2019s thin, light and powerful. It\u2019s the best choice for professionals who want a device that\u2019s portable and can deliver great performance.
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The six locations are Wadi Al Safa 4, Al Barsha, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai Motor City, Dubai Studio City and Al Sufouh.
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\u201CI wanted Murmur to express that through food,\u201D he says. \u201CDifferent culinary traditions coming together on one plate in a way that feels familiar, but still unexpected.\u201D
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The food is carefully considered, with attention given to ingredients, technique and presentation, but the atmosphere is deliberately relaxed. It is a place designed for conversations, sharing plates and lingering over dinner rather than feeling like an occasion that requires a certain dress code or etiquette.
That distinction matters to Algaz.
For him, the goal was to offer the refinement associated with fine dining without the formality that can sometimes come with it.
\u201CRefinement should never come at the expense of warmth,\u201D he says.
That philosophy also extends to the restaurant\u2019s relationship with local food. Rather than treating Emirati and GCC flavours as occasional additions to an otherwise international menu, Murmur places them at the centre of its identity.
It is a subtle but important difference.
Instead of simply serving traditional dishes as they are, Algaz asks what happens when familiar flavours are allowed to travel.
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The dish takes the familiar flavours of an Emirati rice dish and places them inside an Italian format. The result is recognisable, but not predictable \u2014 exactly the balance Algaz wants Murmur to achieve.
Other dishes follow the same philosophy.
Karak becomes a San Sebasti\u00E1n-style dessert. Shuwa chicken is wrapped in banana. Musakhan is reimagined as lasagna. Bombay butter chicken meets arayes. The Murmur Pearl dessert draws on the UAE\u2019s pearl-diving heritage through coconut cream and Emirati sago pearls.
The intention, Algaz explains, is not to disguise regional flavours behind modern presentation.
Instead, it is about allowing people to rediscover something they already know.
\u201CWe make sure that every culture leaves a recognisable fingerprint on the plate,\u201D he says. \u201CIf an idea feels forced, or if one cuisine disappears completely, it does not make the menu.\u201D
That approach also explains why Murmur\u2019s menu feels less like a collection of fusion experiments and more like a reflection of life in the UAE itself. Here, different cuisines do not exist in isolation. They overlap naturally, often at the same dinner table.
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Aljada offered the restaurant a location within one of Sharjah\u2019s emerging destinations, close to University City and surrounded by growing residential and business communities.
But there was another reason.
Algaz wanted Murmur to grow alongside a neighbourhood that was still developing its identity.
\u201CWe felt Murmur belonged in a place that is still growing, shaping its identity and becoming a destination in its own right,\u201D he says.
It is a fitting home for a restaurant whose entire concept revolves around movement and evolution.
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Instead, the concept came together through experimentation.
Early dishes such as Saffron Ramen, Musakhan Lasagna, Bombay Butter Arayes and Machboos Arancini began showing Algaz and his team what the idea could become. Some made it onto the final menu, while others remained part of the creative process.
Together, they provided the answer.
The concept was no longer simply about mixing cuisines. It was about creating a kind of culinary \u201Cmurmuration\u201D, allowing different influences to move together while maintaining their own identity.
Hence the restaurant\u2019s tagline: \u201CWhere flavours take form.\u201D
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According to Algaz, around 35 per cent of Murmur\u2019s guests have already returned, something he sees as an encouraging sign for a young restaurant.
For him, that number means more than footfall.
\u201CIt tells us that Murmur is not only attracting curiosity; it is also building a relationship with its guests,\u201D he says.
That relationship may ultimately be what Algaz sees as Murmur\u2019s biggest opportunity. The restaurant is not trying to convince guests to abandon the flavours they know. Instead, it gives those flavours a new setting, one where nostalgia and experimentation can sit comfortably at the same table.
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The founder says the team would love to bring Murmur to the city, but there is no rush to replicate the concept simply for the sake of expansion. Finding the right location and the right moment matters.
\u201CThe next Murmur should feel as considered as the first,\u201D he says.
It is a sentiment that mirrors the restaurant\u2019s approach to food: thoughtful rather than forced.
And as the UAE\u2019s dining scene continues to evolve, Algaz believes the next chapter will belong to restaurants with a strong sense of identity.
Guests, he predicts, will increasingly want to know not only what they are eating, but why it exists, where the idea came from and what the restaurant stands for.
For Algaz, that future should also make more room for Emirati and GCC flavours, not as a token nod to the region, but as a genuine starting point for new ideas.
After all, Murmur\u2019s story is ultimately less about fusion and more about connection: taking the flavours people grew up with, placing them alongside influences from around the world, and letting something unexpected take shape.
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The US-Iran war entered another tense phase on Tuesday, with Washington stepping up economic pressure on Tehran, fresh threats to shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and some UAE flights continuing to face cancellations and delays.
For UAE residents, the immediate impact ranges from changing flight schedules to continuing uncertainty around one of the world's most important shipping routes. The UAE, meanwhile, has renewed its call for Iran to work with GCC countries to de-escalate tensions and seek a political solution.
Here are the key developments to follow this afternoon and evening.
Washington vows \u2018economic asphyxiation\u2019
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has laid out plans for what he described as the \u201Ceconomic asphyxiation\u201D of Iran, expanding Washington\u2019s secondary sanctions threats and warning countries against continuing economic ties that undermine the campaign.
The measures represent a further escalation of economic pressure on Tehran as the war continues.
Iran\u2019s rial hits record low
Iran\u2019s currency has plunged to a record low on the open market as Washington moves ahead with a new wave of sanctions aimed at further isolating Tehran.
The rial fell to 2.02 million rials against the US dollar on the open market, compared with an official Central Bank exchange rate of about 1.5 million rials per dollar.
China says it will \u2018safeguard own interests\u2019
China has pushed back against Washington\u2019s latest sanctions campaign, which includes penalties against certain Chinese entities and expanded threats of secondary sanctions.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Beijing \u201Cfirmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions\u201D and would take measures to safeguard its rights and interests.
Gargash: Iran should work with GCC states
Iran must work with Gulf Arab countries to de-escalate tensions and seek a political way out of the war instead of targeting them, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said.
Gargash said the US-Iran confrontation had entered a new phase characterised by mounting economic pressure and efforts to end attempts to dominate the Strait of Hormuz.
He said Iran\u2019s attacks against GCC countries had been a \u201Cgrave strategic miscalculation\u201D that increased Tehran\u2019s isolation and weakened its position.
\u201CThe path out of this war does not lie in targeting the GCC countries, but in working with them to create the conditions for de-escalation and to seek a political way out of the war,\u201D Gargash said.
UAE travellers continue to face some disruption on Tuesday, with a number of flights cancelled or delayed amid regional tensions.
Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia are largely operating scheduled services, although cancellations and delays continue on some routes. Several international airlines also remain off some UAE routes or are operating reduced schedules.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before heading to the airport, as schedules can change at short notice.
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Officials describe Tehran talks as \u2018highly positive\u2019
A Pakistani delegation led by army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir left Tehran on Tuesday after talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials.
Discussions focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving stalled negotiations to end the Iran-US conflict.
Pakistan has maintained contacts with both Washington and Tehran as it seeks to mediate between the two sides.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who accompanied Munir, described the meeting with Pezeshkian as \u201Cvery positive and productive\u201D.
Pezeshkian warns US over \u2018coercion and bullying\u2019
Pezeshkian told Munir that Washington would need to change its approach towards Tehran for diplomacy to succeed.
The Iranian president said the US should adhere to its commitments under international law and warned that relying on \u201Ccoercion and bullying\u201D would complicate diplomatic efforts.
One-third of vessels on Iran blacklist already attacked
At least 14 of 45 vessels threatened by Iran with future restrictions have already been damaged in incidents in or around the Strait of Hormuz, according to an AFP analysis of International Maritime Organization data.
Iran\u2019s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, created in May to oversee the waterway, published a list on Sunday of vessels it said could face fines, seizure or confiscation during future passages for allegedly violating Iranian transit rules.
Iran has sought to impose its own shipping corridor through the northern part of the strait since the conflict began.
Almost all of the 14 previously affected vessels were hit off Oman along a US-backed transit route that Iran does not recognise.
Unknown projectile hits oil tanker off Oman
An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile about nine nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
The impact damaged the vessel\u2019s engine room and reportedly disabled the tanker while it was transiting the US-protected shipping lane.
The crew was reported safe. The extent of any environmental impact was not immediately known.
The incident adds to a series of attacks involving commercial shipping off Oman and around the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict.
68 maritime incidents, 20 killed
The Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters have emerged as one of the main fronts of the six-month conflict.
The International Maritime Organization has confirmed 68 incidents in the Gulf and neighbouring waters \u2014 an average of roughly one every 2.6 days.
At least 20 seafarers or port workers have been killed, 35 wounded and one remains missing.
About half of the incidents involved tankers, while container ships accounted for around 20 per cent and bulk carriers 15 per cent.
UKMTO has classified 47 of the incidents as attacks.
Liberia-flagged vessels have been involved in the highest number of incidents, at 13, followed by Panama and the Marshall Islands with 10 each.
US President Donald Trump has called on Tehran to stop executing people accused of involvement in mass protests that took place before the war.
Trump said the executions had reached levels \u201Cnot seen before\u201D and described the situation as a humanitarian crisis.
\u201CThe failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, while at the same time killing protesters, even when they are not protesting, at levels not seen before,\u201D Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He said the executions \u201Cmust be stopped, NOW\u201D.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the most immediate regional issue to monitor, particularly after another commercial vessel was struck off Oman and Iran threatened penalties against ships it says have violated its transit rules.
Residents should also watch for:
Further developments from Pakistan\u2019s mediation efforts between Iran and the US.
Any Iranian or US response to proposals aimed at reopening and normalising shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
New US sanctions and their impact on Iran\u2019s economy and currency.
China\u2019s response to secondary US sanctions affecting Chinese entities.
Further attacks or restrictions affecting commercial vessels around Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
New statements from the UAE and other GCC countries on efforts to de-escalate the conflict.
Any escalation in the wider region as Israeli military operations continue.
With economic pressure on Tehran intensifying and the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major point of confrontation, diplomatic efforts involving Gulf states and Pakistan will be closely watched for signs of a possible path towards de-escalation.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is trending, not for his batting but for his bowling. Yes, you read that right.
The 15 year old, who has already made a name for himself with his fearless batting, showed that he can make an impact with the ball too during East Zone's Duleep Trophy quarter final against North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru.
Sooryavanshi actually had a failure with the bat, scoring just eight runs from six balls before being dismissed by Bishworjit Konthoujam.
But when he could not make an impact with the bat, he found another way to do it with the ball.
The boy is relentless.
Sooryavanshi struck twice in the space of just four deliveries.
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Three balls later, Sooryavanshi was celebrating again.
This time, he bowled a good length delivery around off stump to Imliwati Lemtur. The batter tried to defend from the crease but got a thin outside edge, with Ishan Kishan reacting quickly behind the stumps to take a sharp catch.
Two wickets in four balls after scoring just eight with the bat.
Sooryavanshi could have easily had a quiet day after his early dismissal. Instead, the 15 year old rolled up his sleeves, took the ball and found another way to make his presence felt.
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The integrated Premier Global Money Account is a single multi-currency account, with a single IBAN and debit card which is the UAE\u2019s first international by default account.
\u00B7 The launch underscores HSBC\u2019s continued investment in its UAE wealth business and its confidence in the market\u2019s long-term growth potential.
Dubai: HSBC in the UAE today became the first market in HSBC\u2019s global network to launch the upgrade to its Global Money Account, a fully integrated multi-currency account and debit card designed for the way international customers live, earn, travel and support family across borders.
The UAE - one of the world\u2019s most international markets, where a majority of residents regularly deal in across multiple currencies \u2014 was chosen to lead the global rollout, with the proposition expected to reach other HSBC markets over the next 1-2 years.
Backed by one of the world\u2019s most international banking networks, spanning multiple countries and territories, the Global Money Account brings together a multi-currency account and a linked debit card in a single set-up that is ready from the moment a customer is onboarded. With a single IBAN, customers can receive 20 currencies fee-free into their Global Money Account from abroad.
Customers onboarded to the new account will see a multi-currency and \u2018international as local\u2019 capability by default. Customers\u2019 Global Money Account and Debit Card allow them to hold, spend, transfer, and receive cash in over 20 currencies with no HSBC fees \u2013 without juggling separate accounts, activation steps or timing.
\u201CThis represents a significant step forward for our customers in the UAE,\u201D said HSBC UAE Chief Executive, Mohamed Al Marzooqi. \u201CThe UAE is one of our most important wealth markets, and being the first HSBC market to launch this proposition reflects our confidence in the country\u2019s long-term growth. Building on 80 years of experience in the UAE, and our continued investment in new, state-of-the-art wealth centres, we are committed to providing internationally minded customers with the tailored services and support they value, today and for the future.\u201D
\u201CThe UAE is one of the world\u2019s most internationally connected wealth centres, a place where people live, work and invest across borders,\u201D said Lavanya Chari, Head of Wealth and Premier Solutions, HSBC. \u201CWe are harnessing the strength of our global connectivity to make international banking feel effortless. This integrated banking solution simplifies how customers can pay in different currencies, receive funds globally and manage their money seamlessly across borders. Ultimately, we are here to help customers build, grow and protect their wealth wherever life takes them.\u201D
The Global Money Account is linked to a Visa debit card, enabling customers to access and spend their funds securely and conveniently across Visa's global network.
Fadi Moukaddem, Senior Vice-President and Group Country Manager for the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar, Visa, said: \u201CThe UAE is one of the world's most connected consumer and financial markets, with people increasingly living, working and transacting across borders. Through our collaboration with HSBC, we are helping deliver secure, convenient and seamless payment experiences that support the evolving needs of internationally minded consumers. Together, we are enabling customers to manage and move money with greater confidence wherever life takes them.\"
The Premier Global Money Account is designed around the customers HSBC sees across the UAE and further builds upon the four Premier pillars of wealth, health, travel and internationalism.
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\u201CLast night Lillian ran from our arms to the arms of Jesus,\u201D her parents, Daniel and Rebecca Smart, wrote Sunday in a public post on Facebook. \u201CThe injuries to her brain were too severe for her little body to recover from. Everyone did everything they could to keep her here.\u201D
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\u201CHeartbroken over the news of Lillian\u2019s passing,\u201D Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote on X.
The infection was likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne in north Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Health said.
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Naegleria fowleri is found in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, canals and ponds throughout the US. The amoeba becomes dangerous in water that stays over 25 degrees Celsius and for years has been seen almost exclusively in the summer in the southern part of the country. A few recent cases have appeared in Maryland, Indiana and Minnesota, scientists said.
\u201CThe amoeba is naturally occurring, and there is no routine environmental test for Naegleria fowleri in bodies of water,\u201D the Louisiana Department of Health stated.
Last year, a 12-year-old boy in South Carolina also died from an infection caused by the amoeba.
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Goggles need a reliable seal and clear lenses, while caps should fit securely without becoming a distraction. Training equipment has a different job, helping you work on technique or keeping wet kit organised. Our top pick is the Speedo Biofuse 2.0 Swimming Goggles, thanks to their soft seals, wide field of view and anti-fog lenses.
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Speedo's Biofuse design combines a rigid internal frame with a flexible outer frame that adapts around the face. Super soft seals provide the contact surface around the eyes, while wide lenses increase peripheral vision. The lenses have an anti-fog coating and provide UVA and UVB protection, according to Speedo product specifications. A push button adjustment mechanism also makes changing the strap tension straightforward.
Recent SwimOutlet reviewers frequently praise the model's comfort and fit, although goggle sealing always depends on individual face shape. This is the most broadly useful item in our selection for regular lap swimming, and the wide view also makes it relevant to recreational open water use.
Key specs
Lens: Anti-fog coated
Protection: UVA and UVB
Fit: Flexible outer frame, soft seals
Adjustment: Push button strap system
What we like
Wide peripheral view
Soft eye seals
Simple strap adjustment
Best for: Regular pool swimmers who prioritise comfort, visibility and an adjustable seal.
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The following product is Classic Silicone JR, rather than the adult Classic Silicone. Arena lists the junior model as a one size youth cap made from 100 per cent silicone. Its flat mould construction gives it the familiar close-fitting shape used by conventional training caps, while the material is PVC free.
There are no elaborate features here, which is part of the appeal. A basic silicone cap is easy to rinse, compact enough to keep in a swim bag and suitable for repeated pool sessions. Arena describes the material as smooth, soft and comfortable, with durability as a priority. Because this is the JR model, adults should choose an appropriately sized alternative rather than assuming the one size label refers to adult sizing.
Key specs
Material: 100 per cent silicone
Sizing: One size junior
Construction: Flat mould
PVC: PVC free
What we like
Straightforward silicone construction
Designed for youth swimmers
Compact and easy to carry
Best for: Children and younger swimmers who need a conventional cap for lessons, training and pool use.
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The supplied fluorescent yellow listing corresponds to TYR's LBMMB3 Big Mesh Mummy Backpack. TYR specifies a 40-litre capacity and describes this generation as 20 per cent larger than its predecessor. The large mesh main compartment is intended for swim and workout gear, allowing water to drain and damp equipment to ventilate after a session.
Organisation is better than on a basic mesh sack. There is a small zipped compartment, a side zipped pocket and a built in bottle pocket, while over the shoulder straps turn it into a simple backpack. Barrel-lock closures provide quick access to the main compartment. Because much of the bag is mesh, it makes most sense for pool equipment and wet training gear rather than belongings that need an enclosed, weather resistant compartment.
Key specs
Capacity: 40 litres
Main storage: Ventilated mesh compartment
Carrying: Over the shoulder straps
Organisation: Zipped storage and bottle pocket
What we like
Generous capacity for swim kit
Mesh helps wet gear drain and ventilate
Useful separate storage pockets
Best for: Frequent pool swimmers carrying towels, caps, goggles and other damp training equipment.
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Zoggs keeps the design straightforward. The nose clip uses an easy fit plastic frame with soft silicone pads where it contacts the nose. Product information describes it as a regular size that fits most noses and is best suited to adults. Its flexible construction is intended to provide a secure fit without requiring a complicated adjustment system.
A carry case is included, which is particularly useful for such a small accessory. It keeps the clip contained between sessions rather than loose among goggles, caps and other equipment. Fit remains personal with any nose clip, so swimmers may need to experiment with its position before settling into a session. It is suitable for training and recreational swimming, and its compact size makes it an easy addition to an existing swim kit.
Key specs
Frame: Flexible plastic
Pads: Soft silicone
Size: Regular, best suited to adults
Storage: Carry case included
What we like
Soft silicone contact pads
Compact and easy to carry
Simple design with no adjustment mechanism
Best for: Adult swimmers who want a compact nose clip for pool training or recreational swimming.
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Traditional hand paddles are often secured with straps. FINIS takes a different approach with the Agility Paddles. Their contoured, strapless design relies on the swimmer maintaining appropriate palm pressure and hand position. If that position changes, the paddle can shift or come away, providing immediate feedback on the stroke.
The current version uses floating material, a useful characteristic if you train outside a pool. FINIS says the paddles can be used across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Four sizes are available, from extra small to large, with sizing based on hand circumference. That makes checking the size chart important before ordering. These are technique tools rather than everyday essentials, so they make most sense once you are swimming regularly and actively working on stroke mechanics.
Key specs
Design: Strapless
Sizes: Extra small, small, medium and large
Material characteristic: Floating
Strokes: Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly
What we like
Immediate feedback through strapless design
Floats if released in the water
Four sizes for different hands
Best for: Regular pool or open water swimmers using structured sessions to work on stroke technique.
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For caps, start with material and fit. Silicone is common because it is flexible, water resistant and easy to rinse. Check whether a one size cap is intended for adults or children. The arena product here, for example, is specifically a junior model.
Training aids require more attention to sizing and purpose. Oversized paddles are not automatically better. Follow the manufacturer's hand sizing guidance and choose equipment suited to the technique work in your programme.
For UAE swimmers who alternate between indoor pools and outdoor water, consider sun exposure and how easily equipment can be rinsed, dried and transported after use.
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For swimmers with a growing collection of wet equipment, the TYR 40L Big Mesh Mummy Backpack adds useful ventilation and substantial storage. The FINIS Agility Paddles Floating are the more specialised purchase, best suited to regular swimmers who want technique feedback during structured training in the pool or open water.
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Trust and access to genuine properties are becoming increasingly important in Dubai\u2019s luxury real estate market, as buyers look beyond online listings for homes that are actually available for sale.
A recent Dh24.4 million sale at District One West Phase 2 highlights this trend. Brokered by CBA Real Estate\u2019s Fedy Arapi, the property sold for about Dh2,722 per sq ft, above the development\u2019s displayed median of around Dh2,330 per sq.ft.
The deal was also well above the project\u2019s recent median transaction value of about Dh14 million, making it one of the higher-value recent sales in District One West.
The transaction comes as Dubai\u2019s prime residential market continues to attract wealthy investors and end users, while quality properties remain tightly held and sellers become more selective about who represents their assets.
For luxury buyers, the challenge is increasingly not finding properties online, but knowing which listings are genuine, whether the property is still available and whether the broker has a direct relationship with the seller.
\u201CThe real measure of a brokerage is not how many properties it can advertise. It is how much genuine inventory owners trust it to represent,\u201D said Salman Bin Ali, CEO of CBA Real Estate.
\u201CWe currently hold billions of dirhams in exclusive inventory across Dubai. That puts us in a very different position because buyers, investors, brokers and companies know they can come to us when they need real access,\u201D he added.
Bin Ali said the difference between seeing a property online and being able to access it is becoming increasingly important.
\u201CA buyer can see thousands of listings online. The harder question is: which property is genuinely available, who has the relationship with the seller, and who can actually make the transaction happen? That is where inventory depth changes the game,\u201D he noted.
Fedy Arapi, portfolio advisor, said the District One West deal showed why relationships remain important in Dubai\u2019s high-end property market.
\u201CDeals at this level are not created by uploading a property and waiting. You have to understand the seller, know where the serious buyers are and position the opportunity correctly. The strength of the CBA network gave us the reach to bring the right parties together and carry the transaction through,\u201D he added.
Bin Ali said the company is building its business around exclusive inventory, relationships and execution.
\u201CWe are building around inventory, relationships and execution. When billions in exclusive stock sit inside one connected network, you do not have to chase every opportunity in the market. Increasingly, the market comes to you,\u201D he added.
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Twenty-two workers and two people travelling in the car were injured, suffering bruises, cuts and fractures. Egypt\u2019s ambulance authority sent 10 ambulances to the scene. Seventeen people were taken to Qassasin Specialist Hospital, while seven received treatment at the scene and declined hospital transfer.
A witness said the pickup driver fled after the collision. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital in critical condition. Authorities have begun investigating the circumstances of the crash.
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At the start of the season, Antonelli had looked unbeatable, winning five races in a row, but Mercedes have admitted they are \"out of sync\" with the upgrades teams can bring to their car and McLaren appear to have leapt ahead of them with improvements to their own package.
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Norris\u2019 back-to-back wins show that there is still all to play for, and Antonelli knows the other drivers are now coming for him. \"Just didn't have the feeling with the car that was sliding a lot overall,\" said Antonelli, after he was beaten to second by the Briton at the Dutch GP last weekend.
\"As a team, we need to find a little bit of time because McLaren have done a huge step. So yeah, we've got to keep pushing,\" added Antonelli.
The Italian complained about grip during the race and told his team their strategy was \"too risky\" as he crossed the line. \"We're clearly not the fastest car on the grid anymore,\" fumed Antonelli, who said he was looking forward to a Mercedes upgrade to give them the upper hand again.
Thankfully for the current championship leader, a swap with his rival and teammate George Russell moved him to second in Zandvoort instead of another third like in Hungary. And Mercedes boss Toto Wolff defended the use of team orders in the Formula 1 title fight after Russell protested when he was asked to give up second place to Antonelli.
Over team radio, Russell questioned the call to let Antonelli past in the final stages of Sunday's race, suggesting it left him vulnerable to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton behind with little to gain for the team. Antonelli was on fresher tires but eventual winner Norris was far ahead.
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\"Team orders are always harsh from one driver's perspective,\" Wolff said, arguing that not swapping positions would have left both drivers a target for Hamilton. \"We're not losing time with each other if there are competitors breathing down our neck. We've seen it with the Ferraris at the beginning of the year in Shanghai, you just lose so much race time, you risk losing more points.\"
Antonelli had been ahead of Russell earlier in the race before Mercedes brought him in for fresh tires and that was another reason for the switch, Wolff added.
\"Today, it wasn't a very difficult call, because Kimi was running second, clear of George, and that's basically the order we restored after the stop. So, a completely normal modus operandi, and we would have done it the other way around also,\" he said.
As for the grid penalty Antonelli will take to Monza, Wolff said: \"Our theory, our calculations say that that's the best track to take it. Obviously, our algorithms don't take the nationality into consideration. We're here to fight for a championship and not the most PR, so that's what we're going to do.\"
Monza is a high speed track where Mercedes' engine is likely to be strong, and overtaking is relatively easy, giving Antonelli a chance to make up places. He's accepted the decision.
\"I think it still will give me a chance to do a great result and bring home good points,\" he said.
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