Dubai news: ‘Evacuate the office?’ Standard Chartered responds to viral rumours in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Did Banks Start Leaving Dubai? Standard Chartered Issues Urgent Statement Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The intensifying geopolitical conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is beginning to ripple through global financial markets, prompting international banks to reassess operations in the Gulf. At the center of the latest developments is Standard Chartered, which has […]

Why the US is sending assault ship USS Tripoli, thousands of marines to the Middle East and what it means for Iran vs Israel war

US Expands Middle East Military Presence Amid Iran-Israel Tensions, USS Tripoli Deploys Marines The United States is significantly expanding its military footprint in the Middle East, sending thousands of Marines and a powerful amphibious assault ship to the region as tensions with Iran intensify. The deployment comes amid a rapidly escalating conflict involving the United […]

‘Certainly does not help peace’: Zelenskyy says US easing of Russian oil sanctions could hand Moscow $10 billion for war

File photo: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said a US decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil sales could hand Moscow about $10 billion in extra revenue, warning the move would directly undermine efforts to end the war in Ukraine.“This one concession alone by the United States […]

Iran war enters Day 14: As conflict completes two weeks, what we know so far – Tehran explosions, Israel strikes, US aircraft crash

Representative image (AI-generated) The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is about to enter its third week with no signs of de-escalation as missile strikes, drone attacks and air raids continue across the Middle East.US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “about to surrender” in a virtual meeting, news agency Reuters reported […]

Pentagon to Congress: In first 6 days of war, US spent over $11.3 billion

Pentagon officials told US lawmakers on Tuesday in a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill that they estimated the cost of the war against Iran had exceeded $11.3 billion in the first six days alone, according to three people familiar with the briefing.The estimate did not include many of the costs associated with the operation, such […]

UAE news: Schools shocked as ICSE and ISC board exams cancelled across the emirates amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Major Education Disruption: CISCE Cancels Board Exams in UAE Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In an unprecedented move reflecting the ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations across the United Arab Emirates, citing security […]

UAE news: No new permit needed, special entry rule for residents with expired visas amid Iran vs US-Israel war

UAE Makes Surprise Visa Move for Expats Stuck Abroad Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions and supporting thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents whose UAE residency visas have expired to […]

Dubai news: Missile debris hits Sheikh Zayed Road building after UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Dubai Shock: Missile Fragments Strike Building on Sheikh Zayed Road As UAE Intercepts 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Dubai witnessed a tense moment when debris from a successfully intercepted aerial threat struck a building façade along the city’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road, highlighting how the expanding regional conflict involving Iran, the United […]

Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge

War, Oil, Markets: HSBC’s Bold Bet on the Gulf Amid Iran vs US-Israel Crisis Even as geopolitical tensions escalate across the Middle East, global banking giant HSBC has publicly reaffirmed its confidence in the long-term economic strength of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies, signalling that international financial institutions are not retreating from the region […]

UAE news: Hotels refuse to raise prices for stranded tourists as flights cancelled across the emirates amid Iran vs US-Israel war

UAE Hotels Promise Stable Prices Despite Middle East Travel Chaos Amid Iran vs US-Israel War As the Iran vs US-Israel war continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East, hotels across the United Arab Emirates are moving quickly to reassure guests that prices will remain stable and support will be provided to travellers affected […]