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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

Abu Dhabi infrastructure summit unites developers behind $57 billion pipeline
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Abu Dhabi infrastructure summit unites developers behind $57 billion pipeline

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 unveils AI-powered smart bus station with 24/7 digital services
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Dubai unveils AI-powered smart bus station with 24/7 digital services

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

Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat
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Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat

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

Russia, UAE foreign ministers discuss Hormuz tensions amid Iran conflict
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Russia, UAE foreign ministers discuss Hormuz tensions amid Iran conflict

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 condemn Iranian attacks on UAE
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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Syria condemn Iranian attacks on UAE

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

Iran attack on UAE leaves three injured, defense ministry says
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Iran attack on UAE leaves three injured, defense ministry says

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's EDGE and Turkey's Baykar sign contract to arm AKINCI drone with AL TARIQ munitions
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UAE's EDGE and Turkey's Baykar sign contract to arm AKINCI drone with AL TARIQ munitions

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 says air defenses responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran
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UAE says air defenses responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran

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 pays 20-week salary bonus as airline posts record profit
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Emirates Group pays 20-week salary bonus as airline posts record profit

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

'Crown on my head': UAE President shares touching message after meeting Dubai Ruler
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'Crown on my head': UAE President shares touching message after meeting Dubai Ruler

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed called Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid his "crown upon my head" after their meeting at Make it in the Emirates 2026

UAE president, Qatar PM discuss bilateral ties and regional security in Abu Dhabi
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UAE president, Qatar PM discuss bilateral ties and regional security in Abu Dhabi

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Qatar's PM in Abu Dhabi to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional security, as Qatar condemned recent attacks on UAE

UAE condemns Iran's statement, says Tehran has no right to threaten its sovereignty
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UAE condemns Iran's statement, says Tehran has no right to threaten its sovereignty

UAE rejected Iran's foreign ministry statement as 'unacceptable behavior', saying Tehran has no right to use UAE defense ties as a pretext for threats