Eid al-Fitr 2026, expected around 19–20 March depending on the moon sighting, is being observed across parts of the Middle East amid regional conflict, security alerts and humanitarian crises. A festival normally associated with communal prayers, family gatherings and public celebrations has instead unfolded under heightened security, displacement and ongoing violence in several countries.Across the […]
Shock in UAE: Missile Falls on Car in Abu Dhabi, One Killed as Authorities Issue Urgent Warning Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The ongoing Middle East conflict has cast a long shadow over the Gulf, with the United Arab Emirates confronting one of the most serious security incidents linked to the regional crisis. Authorities in […]
US President Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu (AP image) US President Donald Trump on Sunday denied reports of a rift with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them ‘fake news’.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “That was other fake news — I had an argument with Bibi. No. We really […]
UAE Slams Iran’s ‘Aggression’ Claim, Says Allegations Are Misleading A sharp diplomatic exchange has erupted between the United Arab Emirates and Iran after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the UAE of carrying out “aggression” against Tehran. The claim was swiftly rejected by senior Emirati officials, who described the accusation as misleading and insisted that […]
UAE Brings Back 500 Golden Visa Holders Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Travel Chaos As regional tensions continue to disrupt travel across the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has stepped in to help hundreds of residents stranded abroad return home while Iran vs US-Israel war escalates. In a coordinated effort led by the country’s […]
Flight Chaos Eases: Air India, Air India Express Deploys 62 Additional Services to UAE, Saudi Arabia Air travel between India and the Gulf has received a major boost as the Air India group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, announced the addition of 62 extra flights connecting India with the United Arab Emirates and […]
Israel said the war against Iran was entering its “decisive phase” on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the American embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility. Washington’s embassy in Iraq was hit by a drone, security sources said, the second time it has been targeted since […]
Abu Dhabi Construction Site Fire Contained in Al Mushrif: Investigations Underway Emergency teams in Abu Dhabi rushed to the Al Mushrif area after a fire broke out at a construction site containing building materials, prompting a swift response from police and civil defence authorities. The incident, which unfolded on Saturday evening, triggered a coordinated emergency […]
Huge Blaze at Sharjah Petroleum Storage Site Sparks Panic Before Firefighters Bring It Under Control A fire that erupted at a petroleum storage facility in the emirate of Sharjah has been brought under control after emergency services rushed to contain the blaze late Saturday night. The incident occurred in the Sajaa Industrial Area, a major […]
Iran Warns UAE Ports: Escalation in Gulf Conflict Threatens Global Trade Amid War With US-Israel The war between Iran, the United States and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase, with tensions spilling across the Gulf and threatening some of the region’s most important economic hubs. In a dramatic escalation, Iranian authorities have urged residents […]
