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Fujairah authorities arrest man for filming in restricted areas without permit
The competent authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah have apprehended an individual (A.M., an Arab national) after he trespassed and carried out filming in restricted areas without obtaining the...
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Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani
Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic as fresh strikes rocked...
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Trump criticises allies over rejection of Hormuz request
US President Donald Trump accused some Western allies of ingratitude after several countries rebuffed his demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as...
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Eid Al Fitr 2026 prayer timings across the UAE
The UAE authorities said that Eid Al Fitr prayers would be held in approved mosques or Eid Musalla across the UAE. The first day of Eid Al Fitr is...
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UAE air defences engage 10 ballistic missiles, 45 UAVs
The UAE air defence systems on 17th March 2026 engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air...
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UAE airspace returns to normal after temporary closure
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE’s airspace, following the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the...
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UAE Council for Fatwa sets Dhs25 as Zakat Al Fitr, allows it to be paid in cash
The UAE Council for Fatwa has confirmed the permissibility of giving Zakat Al Fitr in cash, setting a recommended value of Dhs25 per person in 1447 AH (2026). This...
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UAE rejects characterisation of Iran’s attacks as ‘retaliatory’, affirms its inherent right to self-defence before Human Rights Council
The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are...
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Drone, rocket attack targets US embassy in Baghdad
A drone and rocket attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday, while a strike killed four people at a house reportedly hosting Iranian advisors, security officials said,...
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UAE President, Jordan King condemn Iranian attacks, call for de-escalation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The meeting was attended...
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Debris incident at Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas causes 1 dead
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling shrapnel in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The Abu Dhabi...
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UAE announces two weeks of distance learning for all schools, universities
The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council announces the continuation of distance learning in schools and higher education institutions, as well as flexible remote work arrangements for caregivers...
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Philippines provides legal aid to 2 arrested Filipinos
The Philippine Government, through its Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and its Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), is providing legal assistance to two contractual workers in the UAE, who...
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ENOC brings Eid joy to children in need
ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, is continuing its Kiswat Eid Al-Fitr initiative by building on the success of its meaningful partnership with Al Ihsan Charity Association...
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MBR Library hosts workshop on marriage
As part of the Month of Reading and the Year of Family, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organised an interactive workshop exploring the topic of marriage. The session focused on...
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