UAE Air Defences Thwart Threats, Debris Wounds Two in Abu Dhabi
UAE intercepts drones/missiles over Abu Dhabi; falling debris injures Jordanian and Egyptian civilians in residential areas amid Iran’s Gulf retaliation.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Approves Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah as Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid appoints Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge Exchange, honoring his…
UAE Markets Rebound Amid Volatility After Two-Day Geopolitical Halt
ADX and DFM reopen after Iran strikes suspension, capping declines at 5% as stocks slide 3-5%; SCA monitors for stability…
Gulf Business Events Triple in Three Years with $270B Travel Boom
Gulf business events have tripled since 2023, powered by a $270 billion global corporate travel surge. UAE and Saudi Arabia…
Strait of Hormuz on edge: Oil shipments pause as conflict deepens
Strait of Hormuz oil shipments halted as Iran-Gulf conflict intensifies, driving Brent crude over $120. Tanker diversions, naval escorts, and…
Dubai Gold Surges to One-Month High Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Dubai gold prices hit a one-month peak at Dh646.50 per gram as Middle East conflicts drive safe-haven demand, with global…
Saudi Firms Boost Hiring and Pay Despite PMI Nine-Month Low
Saudi companies ramp up hiring and wages in February 2026 as PMI drops to 54.2, signaling resilience amid economic pressures…
Philippines President Seeks Emergency Powers to Cut Oil Excise Taxes Amid Middle East Price Spike
President Marcos Jr. requests Congress for temporary powers to slash fuel excise taxes if oil tops $80/barrel, easing consumer burden…
UAE Flight Updates: Partial Services Resume on Tuesday Amid Cancellations
UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia partially resume flights on March 3, 2026, but many scheduled services…
Dubai Airports Warns: No Confirmed Call, No Entry for Travellers
Dubai Airports enforces strict ‘no confirmed call, no entry’ policy amid flight chaos on March 3, 2026, urging passengers to…