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Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states
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Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states

Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February

Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant after intercepted attack, authorities say
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Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant after intercepted attack, authorities say

UAE halts operations at a Borouge plant after falling debris sparked fires during intercepted aerial attacks

Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported
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Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported

Debris from an intercepted attack sparks fire at Abu Dhabi gas facility, killing one Egyptian and injuring four others

Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12
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Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12

Abu Dhabi fire leaves 12 hurt in Ajban, mostly Nepali and Indian workers, authorities say

Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report
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Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report

The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia has not issued a statement on the suspensions

UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz
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UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

UN cites Good Friday holiday for delay, sources say

Iran says targeted UAE, Bahrain, Israel in latest attacks
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Iran says targeted UAE, Bahrain, Israel in latest attacks

Iran military says US-linked steel sites in Abu Dhabi, aluminium in Bahrain, Rafael factories targeted

UAE intercepts Iranian missiles and drones in deadly attacks
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UAE intercepts Iranian missiles and drones in deadly attacks

UAE air defenses shot down 19 missiles and 26 drones from Iran

UAE and US researchers develop molecule targeting Parkinson’s progression
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UAE and US researchers develop molecule targeting Parkinson’s progression

Researchers say SK-129 crossed blood-brain barrier and reduced disease-related brain damage

UAE reaffirms support for Iranian residents amid regional tensions
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UAE reaffirms support for Iranian residents amid regional tensions

Officials stress that Iranian residents contribute to the nation’s social diversity and openness

Energy crisis spurs joint action by IMF, World Bank and IEA
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Energy crisis spurs joint action by IMF, World Bank and IEA

Rising prices, supply shocks and inflation risks drive coordinated response

UAE petrol jumps 30 pct as Mideast war bites
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UAE petrol jumps 30 pct as Mideast war bites

Monthly rates set by the UAE's fuel price committee put petrol up 31-33 percent for April, with the highest grade at 3.39 AED ($0.92)

Abu Dhabi launches ADEED platform to bolster supply chain resilience
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Abu Dhabi launches ADEED platform to bolster supply chain resilience

New AI-powered platform aims to protect Abu Dhabi’s trade flows and industrial inputs

Putin, UAE president discuss Iran war, call for swift end to fighting
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Putin, UAE president discuss Iran war, call for swift end to fighting

Both leaders call for intensified political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully

Bangladeshi worker killed in UAE’s Fujairah after drone debris falls on farm
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Bangladeshi worker killed in UAE’s Fujairah after drone debris falls on farm

Incident raises UAE’s civilian death toll to 12 since the start of the US-Israel-Iran conflict

UAE president hosts Qatari emir to discuss regional security and bilateral ties
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UAE president hosts Qatari emir to discuss regional security and bilateral ties

Two leaders also explored ways to strengthen diplomatic, economic and strategic ties across multiple sectors

UAE intercepts missiles and drones in latest Iranian attacks
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UAE intercepts missiles and drones in latest Iranian attacks

UAE air defenses intercepted eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles, and 36 UAVs from Iran

UAE, allies issue joint statement condemning Israeli restrictions on holy sites
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UAE, allies issue joint statement condemning Israeli restrictions on holy sites

Countries call for an immediate end to measures that impede worshippers’ freedom to pray at key religious sites

Dubai announces over $270M in economic support for business
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Dubai announces over $270M in economic support for business

Official statement says AED 1B ($272M) support aids individuals, families, and businesses

Economic shocks, energy supply disruption; IMF warns of fiscal risks due to Middle East conflict
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Economic shocks, energy supply disruption; IMF warns of fiscal risks due to Middle East conflict

Fund says countries with limited reserves face heightened risks as rising import costs widen trade deficits