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UAE universities rise in 2026 global rankings on research gains
Updated Jun 3, 2026
UAE calls for unified Gulf stance after attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Updated Jun 3, 2026
Pakistan expands Naya Pakistan Certificates with Riyal and Dirham options
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Dubai Islamic Bank reports AED3.74 billion net profit in H1 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai Islamic Bank reported a net profit after tax of AED3.736 billion for the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from AED3.73 billion a year earlier. Gross revenue rose 10% year-on-year to AED12.439 billion, supported by growth across funded and ...
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Emirati teen Fatima Al Awadhi targets Lenin Peak in Seven Summits bid
Eighteen-year-old Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi launched an expedition this month to Lenin Peak, a 7,134-meter summit in Kyrgyzstan's Pamir range, in pursuit of her goal to complete the world's Seven Summits before turning 20. The climb builds on her record as the youngest...
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UAE says Iran attacked two ships in Hormuz, one dead
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with cruise missiles, killing one crew member and wounding eight others. The strikes came hours after the United States launched a fresh salvo of attacks against Tehran, marking a new escal...
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Iran strikes Gulf neighbors after new US attacks
Tehran shut the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and fired missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for fresh US strikes that followed an Iranian attack on a merchant vessel abandoned in flames by its crew. Sirens and explosions were reported across Qatar, the United Arab...
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UAE President's Kuwait visit underscores regional solidarity after air defenses intercept Iranian missiles
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Kuwait on Thursday to execute an urgent fraternal visit, WAM reported. Why did the UAE President initiate an urgent visit to Kuwait?According to Khaleej Times, the UAE President's visit to Kuwait aims to solidify Gulf di...
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UAE adviser says Iran failing to commit to de-escalation after Gulf attacks
UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Wednesday that Iran remains unable to commit to de-escalation, after attacks attributed to Tehran struck commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. His comments came as regional hostilities intensified ...
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UAE condemns Iran's hostile drone attacks on Bahrain, backs Manama
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Iran's hostile drone attacks targeting Bahrain, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Gulf kingdom. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the strikes a flagrant violation of Bahrain's sovereignty and a direct threat to its s...
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UAE announces $10 million in emergency aid for Venezuela quake victims
The United Arab Emirates has announced $10 million in urgent humanitarian assistance for victims of the twin earthquakes that struck off Venezuela's northern coast near the city of Moron, as rescue and relief efforts continue, WAM reported.The aid was directed by President Sheikh...
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UAE floating hospital in Egypt performs four surgeries on Gaza patients
The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, carried out four specialized surgeries on patients evacuated from Gaza this week, the hospital said. The operations took place under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 humanitarian initiative, according to WAM.What surgeries did ...
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival program to six new nationalities
UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six new countries, effective July 25, allowing eligible travelers to obtain a 14-day or 60-day entry visa. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced the update, which a...