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US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues
Secretary Rubio and UAE adviser Sheikh Tahnoon discussed Strait of Hormuz security, Lebanon and holding Iran accountable
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
Secretary Rubio and UAE adviser Sheikh Tahnoon discussed Strait of Hormuz security, Lebanon and holding Iran accountable
The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles targeting Gulf shipping lanes, prompting Abu Dhabi to suspend all trade and financial dealings with Tehran
The UAE says Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward its territory, with one landing in its territorial waters after months without reported attacks.
US-based ECD Measure names UAE a global leader in empowering young children after winning the Khalifa Award for Education
National Space Science and Technology Centre confirms successful SEO satellite launch aboard a Long March 2C rocket from China
UAE healthcare shifts from traditional prevention to early risk detection, combining AI, genomics and data to predict risks before disease develops
UAE's ADNOC says one of its vessels was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest incident as Iran keeps up strikes on shipping
UAE blames Iran for attacks on two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting no injuries as tensions in the waterway escalate
The UAE extradited alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face trial, ending years of legal battles over his extradition.
UAE's TDRA urges residents to verify messages before sharing, warning that forwarding fake content can carry legal liability
ADNOC Distribution's net profit rose 59% to $568 million in H1 2026 as fuel volumes hit a record high and the board approved a $175 million dividend
One-bedroom holiday homes delivered a 7.2% average gross yield in Q2, versus 5.2% for traditional rentals, as longer stays helped cushion weaker demand
Dubai's GDRFA says its Centre for Harboring combines immigration enforcement with healthcare, meals and travel support for residency violators.
UAE's floating hospital in Al Arish has fitted prosthetic limbs for 51 Palestinian amputees under its "Step of Hope" program
Dubai real estate prices are easing amid Mideast war fallout, letting residents like Steve upgrade homes for 15% less rent
Canada and the UAE have concluded CEPA free trade negotiations in record time, aiming to cut tariffs and expand economic ties
Pakistan, the UAE and six other Muslim nations condemned Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling for an immediate end to settler incursions
DP World signs a 50-year concession with Fujairah Ports Authority to build two new terminals, expanding the UAE's maritime and logistics capacity
Saudi and UAE media chiefs posted matching messages on X affirming shared history, capping months of tension over Yemen, oil and regional policy
UAE and Egypt's foreign ministers met in Abu Dhabi to discuss Middle East developments, Hormuz navigation and bilateral ties, WAM reported
