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UAE expands VAT refunds for citizens building new homes in 2026

UAE expands VAT refunds for building new homes in 2026ALI AL HAMMADI

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A US Army Apache attack helicopter has crashed in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz, with both crew members safely rescued.

Trump: Middle East peace deal could come in 2–3 daysCHRISTIAN BORBON

ADJD unveils new AI projects to streamline judicial procedures and public services in Abu Dhabi

ADJD reviews future AI plans to boost judicial servicesALI AL HAMMADI

Five Saudi football clubs are offered to private investors, in a move aimed at expanding private-sector participation in the Kingdom's sports industry.

Five Saudi football clubs open for private ownershipKHITAM AL AMIR

From Italian woodfired pizzas to sky-high infinity brunches, explore this month’s top dining spots in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

6 Abu Dhabi restaurants to visit this weekend AAMNA ALSHEHHI

The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender opened up about his experiences playing in America

Bacary Sagna backs USA to deliver World Cup spectacleROBERT ILSLEY

The Peddi controversy sparks wider conversation on whether Bollywood still objectifies women

Bollywood stars weigh in on Janhvi Kapoor Peddi rowSAARANGI AJI

The authority has launched the "Zadna Rating" programme, under which food establishments display a sticker on their premises clearly indicating the outcome of the latest inspection and the extent of their compliance with approved food safety standards.

69 Abu Dhabi restaurants shut over food safety breachesKHITAM AL AMIR

Ahmad Vahidi briefs the media on elections in Tehran, Iran. File photo taken on March 4, 2024.

Iran hardliner Vahidi 'eliminated': reportsJAY HILOTIN

The UAE's new satellites operate in mid-inclined Low Earth Orbit, extending monitoring capabilities across regions

UAE strengthens space intelligence networkASHFAQ AHMED

Maa-Behen Review: In Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri’s acidic satire, being a woman is enough to be guilty

Maa-Behen review: Being a woman is the biggest crimeLAKSHANA N PALAT

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Apple child safety tools parents must knowNIVETHA DAYANAND

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan

Omar Artan denied entry, out of FIFA World Cup 2026AFP

The Venus-Jupiter conjunction puts on a celestial free show, peaking on June 8 and 9, 2026. These two brightest planets in the solar system appear extremely close "together" in the western night sky — apart by just 1.5 to 1.6 degrees of separation. A capture of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction taken on June 8, 2026 by Ivica Zajac.

Look west June 9: Venus, Jupiter to stage rare meet-upJAY HILOTIN

MANN-FILTER marks 85 years of innovation, sustainability and filtration excellence

MANN-FILTER: A brand with history, strength and futureGULF NEWS REPORT

A collapsed building after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 9, 2026.

Philippines quake toll hits 41, thousands displacedAFP

SPIEF 2026 energy panel highlights global economic transformation

SPIEF 2026 panel warns of global economic fragmentationGULF NEWS REPORT

Albatha Healthcare expands UAE retail network with acquisition of Health First Pharmacy

Albatha Healthcare acquires Health First PharmacyGULF NEWS REPORT

Gold slips in Dubai as Hormuz tensions and inflation fears build.

UAE gold prices ease from June peak. Buy now?NIVETHA DAYANAND

King’s College Hospital London - Dubai announces landmark expansion to advance world-class healthcare in UAE

KCH London announces landmark expansion in the UAEGULF NEWS REPORT

China ship row puts Trump under pressure

China ship row puts Trump under pressureIANS

Trump claims Iran ready for nuclear deal

Trump claims Iran ready for nuclear dealIANS

Sean McGovern was described by the judge Patrick McGrath as a "senior lieutenant" of the Kinahan cartel.

Dubai extradition lands Irish gangster in 24-year jailAFP

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) whispers to US President Donald Trump after handing him a note saying the Middle East peace deal is “very close” during an event at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo taken on October 8, 2025.

Trump says in 'final throes' of Middle East peace dealAFP

Peddi row: Jagapathi Babu defends Janhvi Kapoor amid backlash, says 'It’s unfair to go after that girl'

Peddi row: Janhvi Kapoor gets support from co-stars LAKSHANA N PALAT

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

SAVING AND INVESTMENT

Dirham gains against INR, PKR and PHP. Remit now?NIVETHA DAYANAND

Apple Watch gets smarter with watchOS 27: Health insights, AI features and personalisation upgrades

Apple Watch gets smarter with watch OS27LAKSHANA N PALAT

Dubai court rejects Dh169m claim after ruling ownership was paper-based

COURT AND CRIME

Dubai court rejects Dh169m business ownership claimAGHADDIR ALI

Parents urged to spot hidden dangers before accidents happen.

Sharjah alerts families on hidden child safety hazardsGULF NEWS REPORT

Apple's Siri upgrades: What's new and different LAKSHANA N PALAT

Two men examine a fallen rock half-buried in the ground on the outskirts of Jericho on June 8, 2026, following Iranian and Iran-backed Houthi rebel attacks.

Trump cautions Netanyahu on Iran escalation risksJAY HILOTIN

light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds will freshen at times, reaching 40 km/h, causing dusty conditions in parts of the country.

UAE weather: Dusty winds, temperatures to hit 47°CKHITAM AL AMIR

There are a number of responses to help curb climate change at an individual, organisation or state levels.

How to fight climate change: List of 90 practical stepsJAY HILOTIN

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Will Dubai bring back its 4-day summer work week?ZAINAB HUSAIN

Artemis II Astronauts and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Visit "Varney & Co" at Fox Business Network Studios on May 01, 2026 in New York City.

NASA to reveal Artemis III crew for orbital mission JAY HILOTIN

US President Donald Trump attends the NBA Finals Game in New York.

Trump cheered, booed at NY arena before NBA finals gameAFP

FILE - Models stand next to a latest EV car from Chinese automaker BYD showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

Pentagon says China's Alibaba, BYD aiding militaryAP

Across the region, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) incidents have increased in frequency and spread.

The new cyber reality: Anyone can become a targetGAURAV MOHAN

FILE - Sam Altman arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, file)

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPOAP

Ebola cases top 500 in DR Congo amid spread warning

Ebola cases top 500 in DR Congo amid spread warningIANS

How first-time home buyers now get more perks moving from renting to owning in Dubai

How first-time home buyers now get more perks in DubaiJUSTIN VARGHESE

A drone view shows a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026.

Philippine quake death toll rises to 35 after landslideJAY HILOTIN

Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Why Dubai sees tourists as more than visitorsNIVETHA DAYANAND

FILE - A worker finishes up fueling a jet at DFW International Airport in Grapevine, Texas, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

US carriers spent $6.5 billion on fuel in AprilAP

FILE - The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen on Dec. 9, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool, File)

ICC prosecutor suspended over sexual misconductAP

Tehran's international airport has reopened and flights carrying hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday.

Tehran's international airport reopensAFP

In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 1, 2026, Iranians sit on Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.

Hormuz reopening with new fees alongside Oman: IranJAY HILOTIN

A ranchers arrivse for a news conference with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond TexasAP

As oil prices remain elevated amid tighter supply due to prolonged US-Iran conflict, both Washington and Tehran may see strategic advantages in allowing the conflict to drag on, rather than moving toward a rapid settlement, say analysts.

Stalled US-Iran talks threaten Hormuz lifelineJAY HILOTIN

Air India–THAI partnership set to boost India–Thailand travel plans

Planning Thailand trip? New Air India–THAI routes openLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

The US Chamber of Commerce argued in a new legal challenge that the $100,000 fee is unlawful because it overrides provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that govern the H-1B programme.

Court blocks $100K H-1B fee: Impact for foreign workersLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Disgraced FTX mogul petitions White House as pardon bid moves to Trump

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeking Trump pardonAFP

Support voiced for inclusive Sudanese dialogue and democratic transition

UAE welcomes joint statement on SudanWAM

UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines.

UAE expresses solidarity with PhilippinesHUDA ATA

Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his last keynote address during the Apple WWDC at Apple Park on June 08, 2026 in Cupertino, California.

Apple bets on AI again: Gemini to power Siri upgradeAFP

MoFA expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims.

UAE offers condolences after Iraq crashHUDA ATA

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage following the earthquake.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off CubaHUDA ATA

Runaway ground gear damages parked Air India planes amid sudden Delhi squall

Shocking visuals: Probe after 3 planes damaged in stormLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Regional air routes resume after Iran halts strikes

Regional airspace updates as Middle East tensions easeLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

A large solar farm in Eleven Mile Corner, Arizona showcasing renewable energy development. New government data shows solar was the single largest source of new US power-generation capacity for 28 consecutive months through the end of 2025.

Trump can't stop US clean-energy boom: Here's whyJAY HILOTIN

Fraudsters posed as licensed brokers, siphoning savings through fake trading app

COURT AND CRIME

How an Arab woman lost Dh1.1m to fake trading firm scamABDULLA RASHEED

Abu Dhabi Police highlight safety risks of stopping in yellow box intersections

UAE Police warn: This intersection mistake costs Dh500LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Rainfall levels in eastern and southern parts of the Sultanate are likely to remain below seasonal averages during June.

Oman braces for months of intense summer heatHUDA ATA

A dedicated inspection team to monitor compliance with regulations prohibiting outdoor work during restricted midday hours.

Kuwait warns firms of file suspension over violationsHUDA ATA

During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan received an update on the Zabeel District expansion, a major step in strengthening DIFC’s global position and supporting Dubai’s target.

Sheikh Hamdan visits DIFC, reviews AI-native visionHUDA ATA

The latest tensions come as the Trump administration pushes for a diplomatic agreement with Tehran, even as Israel argues that military pressure remains necessary to counter Iranian threats

Why Trump and Netanyahu are clashing over IranSTEPHEN N R

Dubai Police said a minibus rammed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road due to a malfunction

Indians killed in Dubai Emirates Road crash: ConsulateSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Saudi Arabia denies air base was target after Yemen missile misfires and falls near border with no casualties

Saudi Arabia confirms failed missile launch from YemenLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

The ministry cautioned the public against following therapeutic claims circulating on social media about the “Tayyibat Diet”.

Why Saudi Arabia is warning against the ‘Tayyibat Diet’HUDA ATA

Remote examinations may be approved on a case-by-case basis by school administrations in coordination with the General Education Examinations and Assessment Department.

Who can take UAE resit exams remotely?HUDA ATA

RTA's Hessa Street Project is one of Dubai’s largest road upgrades, designed to ease congestion along one of the city’s busiest corridors

New Dubai bridges that could cut your commute timeZAINAB HUSAIN

Smart dashboards at the Bus Operations Control Centre enhance reliability and sustainability.

Dubai buses get smarter with AI-powered control centreBALARAM MENON

The operation was carried out through joint security cooperation and coordination between the UAE's security authorities and the Saudi Ministry of Interior.

COURT AND CRIME

UAE foils bid to smuggle 267,300 Amphetamine pillsHUDA ATA

Dubai’s ports and entry points receive more than 1,000 food consignments each day, underscoring the scale of the city’s role in regional and international food trade.

Dubai conducts 24,820 food inspections in 5 monthsHUDA ATA

India's Manav Suthar, centre, is congratulated by teammates after taking his fifth wicket of the innings on day three of the Test match against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Suthar’s dream debut helps India crush AfghanistanAFP

Turki Al Maliki, spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition at a press conference.

Saudi Arabia denies strike on Prince Sultan Air BaseLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

A man cools off in a stream on the outskirts of Islamabad as a heatwave sweeps across Pakistan on June 8, 2026. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast hot and dry conditions nationwide, with temperatures reaching 46°C in Sindh province. Residents sought relief in waterways as scorching summer temperatures intensified.

Pakistan battles intense summer heatwaveDEVADASAN K P

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Riyadh Air opens Dubai bookingsNIVETHA DAYANAND

Dubai World Trade Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road will continue hosting major conferences, even as mega events move to Expo City.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

DWTC events add Dh25b to Dubai economyNIVETHA DAYANAND

Passengers at Dubai International Airport.

Many global airlines continue to suspend Dubai routesNIVETHA DAYANAND

Originally released on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 in April, the game leans hard into competitive, structured battles.

Pokemon Champions mobile launch in UAE: Details insideLAKSHANA N PALAT

Tayab Khan

Dh30m UAE Lottery winner to quit job, buy Thar, RolexSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Sharjeel Akhtar, Managing Partner, Momentum

UAE families turn to foundations to safeguard assetsGN FOCUS

Pakistan: Acid attack on young doctor sparks outrage and hospital strike

Pakistan acid attack on doctor triggers outrageASHFAQ AHMED

Workers to be shielded from direct sunlight between 12:30pm and 3:00pm under national safety policy.

UAE enforces midday outdoor work ban for summerBALARAM MENON

BEYOND Developments unveils Dh4-billion masterplan for The Yards in Dubai’s City of Arabia

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BEYOND Developments unveils Dh4b The Yards masterplan REACH BY GULF NEWS

Morocco's run to the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup is one of football's biggest underdog stories

Can Morocco reignite 2022 magic in 2026 World Cup? ROBERT ILSLEY

EU targets IRGC naval command over tolls and threats in vital oil chokepoint

Hormuz tensions: EU imposes new sanctions on IranLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Deliveroo UAE launches in-app restaurant reservations powered by Sevenrooms

Deliveroo UAE launches in-app restaurant reservationsGULF NEWS REPORT

"Foreign investors want to come to Abu Dhabi, and they want to tell Abu Dhabi, I'm here with you," said Neves on recovering corporate travel at the IATA AGM 2026.

Etihad CEO explains why it isn't slowing growth plansDHANUSHA GOKULAN

The sale of Villa Gaia, a six-bedroom waterfront mansion spanning nearly 22,000 square feet, comes as Dubai continues to attract high-net-worth individuals

Dh280m villa deal shows strength of Dubai marketASHFAQ AHMED

Desh Garima, an Indian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil that transited through the Strait of Hormuz, is seen docked at an offloading terminal along the coast in Mumbai on April 30, 2026.

Fire on tanker carrying 24 Indians near HormuzSTEPHEN N R

Fans were looking forward to see Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the film, Takht.

What happened to Karan Johar's Takht? LAKSHANA N PALAT

Tell Me Why transparency and market intelligence are critical for long-term growth of the UAE property market

Tell Me Why market intelligence is critical for growth GULF NEWS REPORT

Youssef Al Hussiny, CEO & Co Founder, Tapy, for My Business.

UAE founder turns five-minute scare into startupNIVETHA DAYANAND

The NCM said the Niño 3.4 sea surface temperature anomaly stood at 0.5 degrees Celsius, placing conditions within the El Niño category.

How El Niño could affect UAE weather from July to NovKHITAM AL AMIR

Preliminary investigations indicate the truck came to a sudden stop in the middle of the road due to a technical malfunction.

7 dead, 9 injured in Dubai road accidentANUPAM VARMA

Initiative aims to build stronger collaboration in the education sector.

Parents and teachers to join Dubai education councilsBALARAM MENON

The operation was led by DCP Kukatpally Riti Raj, a 2018-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre.

IPS officer raids Hyderabad pub, uncovers sex racketSTEPHEN N R

thunderstorms and Rainfall expected across parts of the Mecca, Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions through Friday, with some areas expected to receive moderate to heavy downpours.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected across Saudi ArabiaKHITAM AL AMIR

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