Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

The Dubai Desk reports on major developments across the UAE, covering news, culture, business, and social trends shaping the region.

UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran, withdrawal of ambassador
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UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran, withdrawal of ambassador

Decision comes after Gulf state reports intercepting waves of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting multiple locations across country since Saturday

UAE intercepts hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones amid attacks
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UAE intercepts hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones amid attacks

Defence Ministry confirms 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drones launched, with UAE intercepting vast majority

UAE reports fatality after drone interception near Abu Dhabi airport
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UAE reports fatality after drone interception near Abu Dhabi airport

UAE foreign minister discusses Iran missile attacks with global counterparts

UAE contributes AED50 million to orphan endowment initiative
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UAE contributes AED50 million to orphan endowment initiative

AED50 million pledged by Emirates Red Crescent to support sustainable funding for orphan care

UAE says terrorist cyberattacks on vital sectors thwarted
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UAE says terrorist cyberattacks on vital sectors thwarted

Cybersecurity Council reports ransomware, phishing and network infiltration attempts targeting national platforms foiled

UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India
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UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India

The 8-exaflop supercomputer positions India as a regional AI hub, boosting secure development and deployment of advanced AI