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UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on
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UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

Drone struck a generator at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant as Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones from Iraq, while Trump warned Iran the 'clock is ticking'

Drone strike sparks fire near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, no radiation impact reported
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Drone strike sparks fire near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, no radiation impact reported

A drone strike set an electrical generator ablaze outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. No injuries or radiation changes were reported

GCC achieves 100% vaccine coverage, outpacing global immunization rate
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GCC achieves 100% vaccine coverage, outpacing global immunization rate

GCC countries hit 100% vaccine coverage in 2024, surpassing the global average of 84%, while contributing $842.7 million to global health funding in 2023

UAE says all of its actions were defensive measures to protect sovereignty, vital infrastructure
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UAE says all of its actions were defensive measures to protect sovereignty, vital infrastructure

UAE says its actions against Iran were purely defensive, rejecting Iranian allegations days after a WSJ report claimed it conducted military operations in April

Abdullah bin Zayed, British MP discuss strategic UAE-UK relations
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Abdullah bin Zayed, British MP discuss strategic UAE-UK relations

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed met British MP Nigel Farage in London to strengthen bilateral ties and address Iranian attacks on UAE soil

Modi urges free and safe Strait of Hormuz at start of UAE-Europe tour
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Modi urges free and safe Strait of Hormuz at start of UAE-Europe tour

Indian PM calls for a free and open Strait of Hormuz during a UAE stopover, kicking off a six-nation tour focused on energy security and trade

UAE to fast-track West-East pipeline project to double oil export capacity by 2027
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UAE to fast-track West-East pipeline project to double oil export capacity by 2027

UAE is accelerating its West-East Pipeline to double ADNOC's export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz entirely

Modi arrives in UAE at the start of his Gulf-Europe tour
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Modi arrives in UAE at the start of his Gulf-Europe tour

Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, focusing on energy security, trade and supply chain partnerships

India seeks trade, energy stability on Modi's UAE-Europe tour
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India seeks trade, energy stability on Modi's UAE-Europe tour

Modi's five-nation tour starts in the UAE Friday, with India seeking energy security and trade deals as the Iran war disrupts Gulf shipping routes

UAE raises medal tally to 11 at GCC Games Doha 2026
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UAE raises medal tally to 11 at GCC Games Doha 2026

UAE climbed to 11 medals at the GCC Games Doha 2026, with gold in taekwondo, silver in equestrian and bronze across fencing, swimming and athletics.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Al Shara discuss economic ties in call
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Al Shara discuss economic ties in call

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed called Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara to discuss economic cooperation and regional developments after the UAE-Syria Investment Forum.

One killed, 19 injured in Dubai after truck crashes into workers' bus on Al Yalayis Street
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One killed, 19 injured in Dubai after truck crashes into workers' bus on Al Yalayis Street

A truck rear-ended a workers' bus that had broken down on Al Yalayis Street in Dubai, killing one and injuring 19, including eight critically.

UAE schools offer flexible fee plans as families face financial strain
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UAE schools offer flexible fee plans as families face financial strain

UAE schools are offering flexible fee plans, instalments and discounts as job losses and economic uncertainty squeeze household budgets

UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit
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UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit

UAE called reports of a secret Netanyahu visit ‘entirely unfounded’, contradicting Israel's own claims

Flydubai suspends flights to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until Oct. 26
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Flydubai suspends flights to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until Oct. 26

Flydubai grounds routes to three Pakistani cities until Oct. 26, citing ‘operational reasons’ as jet fuel costs surge amid the US-Iran war. Flights to Karachi remain unaffected

UAE adds 16 individuals and five entities linked to Hezbollah to terrorism list
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UAE adds 16 individuals and five entities linked to Hezbollah to terrorism list

UAE designated 16 Lebanese nationals and five Lebanon-based entities on its Local Terrorist List, ordering asset freezes within 24 hours under cabinet resolution

Trump, UAE president discuss strategic ties and Middle East developments
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Trump, UAE president discuss strategic ties and Middle East developments

Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed held a phone call to discuss strategic bilateral ties and regional security

UAE sees record trade with Syria as investment ties deepen
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UAE sees record trade with Syria as investment ties deepen

UAE-Syria non-oil trade hit a record $1.4 billion in 2025, up 132%, as Emaar studies $19 billion in projects and Etihad prepares to resume Damascus flights

Dubai private schools to close for Eid al-Adha from May 25 to 29
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Dubai private schools to close for Eid al-Adha from May 25 to 29

Dubai's KHDA confirms Eid al-Adha holidays for private schools from May 25 to 29, with classes resuming Monday, June 1, 2026

Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties
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Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties

Modi begins a five-nation tour on May 15, visiting the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy amid rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions