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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.
May 14, 2026
May 14, 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 bin Zayed called Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara to discuss economic cooperation and regional developments after the UAE-Syria Investment Forum.
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 are offering flexible fee plans, instalments and discounts as job losses and economic uncertainty squeeze household budgets
UAE called reports of a secret Netanyahu visit ‘entirely unfounded’, contradicting Israel's own claims
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 designated 16 Lebanese nationals and five Lebanon-based entities on its Local Terrorist List, ordering asset freezes within 24 hours under cabinet resolution
Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed held a phone call to discuss strategic bilateral ties and regional security
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's KHDA confirms Eid al-Adha holidays for private schools from May 25 to 29, with classes resuming Monday, June 1, 2026
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
Abu Dhabi's ADIS 2026 opens May 12 as developers including Aldar, Modon and Bloom unite behind a $57 billion infrastructure pipeline at ADNEC
Dubai's RTA has opened its first AI-powered smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates, offering 24/7 digital services, real-time updates, and solar energy systems
GCC economies grew 5.2% in real GDP in Q3 2025, with the non-oil sector accounting for 78% of nominal GDP, GCC-Stat data shows
Russian FM Lavrov and UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah discussed Strait of Hormuz tensions and Iran conflict diplomacy in a phone call
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Syria have condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability
UAE air defenses intercepted 2 ballistic missiles and 3 drones launched from Iran on Friday, injuring three people and raising the total injured to 230
UAE defense group EDGE and Turkey's Baykar signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 to integrate AL TARIQ munitions on the AKINCI combat drone
UAE air defenses intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran on Friday, as the Gulf state also announced plans to seek legal compensation for Iranian attacks
Emirates Group employees are set to receive a bonus worth 20 weeks of salary after the Dubai-based airline posted its best financial performance in its history
