UAE to build 16-lane E-911 highway connecting Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has issued a tender for engineering consultancy and design services for the country’s fourth major federal highway. Designated as the E-911, the 68km…
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Saudi woman executed for killing her mother and attempting to murder sister
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the execution of a Saudi national on Sunday, October 18, for the murder of her mother and the attempted murder of her sister. According…
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Oman allocates additional Shura Council seats for women as Honourable Lady marks Omani Women’s Day
Her Highness The Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, addressed a message of greetings to the nation on Saturday to mark Omani…
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UAE aviation authority warns of flight delays due to weather fluctuations and low visibility
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has warned that ongoing weather fluctuations and reduced horizontal visibility may impact flight operations across the country on Saturday. The authority stated that…
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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler and India’s External Affairs Minister discuss trade and economic ties
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, on Saturday to discuss strengthening bilateral…
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Oman warns seafarers of hazardous floating containers off Musandam coast
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has issued an urgent warning to fishermen and seafarers regarding floating hazardous containers off the coast of Musandam. The advisory follows…
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Saudi Arabia’s Darah launches program to preserve legacy of pioneering historians
Prince Faisal bin Salman, chairman of the King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah), has launched a scientific program in Riyadh dedicated to preserving and publishing the works of pioneering Saudi historians. The…
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Dubai Police bust 8-member gang running Dh10,000 fake driving licence scheme
The criminal network fraudulently obtained foreign driving licences for customers to exchange for UAE licences without mandatory tests or travel.
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UAE ready to take all necessary measures if Iran attacks again, says FNC official Dr Ali Al Nuaimi
Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi warned that all options remain on the table and predicted the regional conflict could end before the close of 2026.
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Sharjah Police bust four global crime networks, uncover Dh8.8 billion in money laundering
Operation ‘End of the Battle’ led to 33 arrests, the seizure of over Dh200 million in assets, and the foiling of a planned kidnapping plot.
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UAE rain alert: Showers hit Sharjah, hail falls on roads to Fujairah as police urge caution
The NCM issued yellow and flash flood alerts as heavy rain and hail pelted eastern parts of the UAE on Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia strikes oil facility near Sanaa, Houthi media reports
Saudi forces hit an oil facility in Al-Sabaha following an evacuation order, according to Houthi-affiliated media and an AFP correspondent.
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Houthis threaten to strike Riyadh airport and Aramco facilities if Saudi hits Sanaa
Yemen’s Houthi group warned it will target Riyadh’s airport and Aramco sites in Dammam if the Saudi-led coalition attacks a Sanaa oil facility.
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Red Cross calls for urgent de-escalation in Middle East amid rising civilian toll
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that further intensification of hostilities across the region would be disastrous for millions.
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Qatar Emir hails country’s resilience during ‘exceptional events’ at Shura Council
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani praised the cohesion of citizens, residents, and state institutions in navigating recent regional crises and safeguarding global energy supplies.
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Cristiano Ronaldo raises Saudi scarf in solidarity amid Riyadh match delay
The Al-Nassr captain showed support for the Kingdom after a safety warning delayed the AFC Champions League kick-off in Riyadh.
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Flydubai, Etihad Airways extend Saudi flight cancellations amid Houthi attacks
UAE carriers flydubai and Etihad Airways have extended flight suspensions to key Saudi cities—including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Abha—through mid-week following repeated Houthi strikes on the Kingdom’s airports.
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One dead, 11 injured in Sunday attack on Riyadh airport
Saudi civil aviation authorities confirmed that Sunday’s strike on King Khalid International Airport claimed one life and injured 11 others, just a day after Saturday’s deadly attack left 13 dead.
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‘We’re all targets’: UAE’s Gargash calls for joint Gulf action amid attacks on Saudi Arabia
UAE Presidential Diplomatic Adviser Dr. Anwar Gargash emphasized that Gulf security is indivisible following a series of deadly Houthi strikes on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
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Saudi-led coalition destroys 136 Houthi military targets amid new Yemen offensive
Coalition forces have launched a large-scale operation targeting Houthi missile networks and providing air support to Yemeni forces in Operation Dawn of Yemen.
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UAE forecasts dense fog until Tuesday as NCM issues visibility warnings
The National Centre of Meteorology warned that horizontal visibility could drop below one kilometre across coastal and inland areas through Tuesday, October 13.
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UAE decriminalises attempted suicide under new law amendment
The UAE has amended its Crimes and Penalties Law, removing criminal punishments for attempted suicide to encourage early psychological intervention and mental health support.
Read moreSaudi aviation authority reports three killed and 36 injured in airport attacks
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority revealed on Wednesday that three people were killed in attacks on its airports on Tuesday and Wednesday. Updated official reports confirmed that the strikes also…
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UAE President calls for nationwide rain prayers on Friday
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed all mosques across the country to perform Salaat Al Istisqaa half an hour before Friday prayers.
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UAE sets new sodium, sugar, and fat limits with fines up to Dh500,000
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has introduced phased nutritional limits for packaged foods, warning violators face penalties up to Dh500,000 or license cancellation.
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