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Fujairah: Deep in the Hajar Mountains of the Emirate of Fujairah, about 45 kilometres from the city, Wadi Wurayah stands as one of the UAE's most prominent natural treasures. Here, perennial springs and channels support unique biodiversity, creating a scene that embodies the richness of the UAE's environment and reflects its firm commitment to protecting…

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Etihad Rail Ushers in a New Chapter for Fujairah Tourism, with Truebell and Fujairah Tennis & Country Club at the Heart of the Journey FUJAIRAH: The inauguration of the Etihad Rail service to Fujairah marks a transformative moment for the emirate, strengthening connectivity across the UAE while creating new opportunities for tourism, hospitality, and local…

Washington/Cairo: The United States and Iran have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said, offering a potential breakthrough after days of escalating military exchanges.According to the official, both sides have agreed to stand down and allow maritime traffic to resume through the…

Fujairah resident Hamad Mansoor Al Balooshi was nominated to be on the train by his sister. Etihad Rail had announced a nationwide campaign asking UAE to nominate a community hero

Dubai: Gold prices edged lower on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, while expectations of further U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes weighed on investor sentiment.Spot gold declined 0.5 percent to $4,067.99 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for August delivery fell 0.4 percent to $4,081.20 in early trading.Geopolitical tensions impact marketsThe decline…

Dubai Info Hub passes 100,000 subscribers, offering residents and visitors a trusted guide to city life DET’s WhatsApp channel delivers real-time news, practical tips, and city updates directly to residents and visitors Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 23 June 2026: Dubai Info Hub, the official WhatsApp channel of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism…

On a recent Saturday evening, I visited a Japanese restaurant in one of Dubai's newest luxury hotels. Despite its enormous size, the restaurant was packed with diners. Later, I learned that it was owned, among others, by the acclaimed American actor Robert De Niro. The atmosphere, elegance, and cosmopolitan energy reminded me of New York…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 24 June 2026: Dubai Airports has unveiled the new design of its Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Dubai International (DXB), transforming one of the airport’s most recognisable landmarks into an expression of national pride at Dubai’s global front door. The tower now places the UAE flag at the heart…

Dubai: Enjoy fair weather today, with calm seas, gentle winds and partly cloudy skies. It’s going to be a classic summer day in Dubai.According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), it will be partly cloudy at times today, with clouds appearing eastward and southward. Light to moderate winds, freshening at times, will increase in…

Initial route will connect Abu Dhabi and Fujairah as the country moves toward a nationwide rail network spanning four emirates The United Arab Emirates will launch its first passenger rail service later this month, marking a major milestone in the country’s transportation infrastructure development, state media reported on Tuesday. The announcement came after Abu Dhabi...…

Paris: French authorities are responding to an incident involving a civilian aircraft in the town of Tomblaine in northeastern France, local officials confirmed.The regional prefecture said emergency services were deployed following the incident, though further details were not immediately available.According to newspaper L'Est Républicain, the aircraft was reportedly transporting a group of people for a…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Ajman, United Arab Emirates – June 2026: The Department of Finance in Ajman held its 2026 Customer Council, reaffirming its commitment to fostering effective partnerships ...

Dubai: Dubai Customs has launched a new fleet of specialised vehicles for its K9 Unit, coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and in support of the UAE’s national anti-drug campaign, held under the slogan “Uniting to Eradicate the Scourge.”The new fleet forms part of Dubai Customs’ strategy to modernise its…

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its strategic partnerships with leading Chinese companies and institutions to tap into advanced expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and modern transport technologies.The initiative aims to support RTA’s current and future projects while enhancing the readiness of Dubai’s transport system to keep pace with rapid urban…

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the world’s first AI-powered garden design challenge, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.The initiative invites designers, urban planners, students, researchers, startups…

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has announced that a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of all 14 people on board.The accident occurred at approximately 6 a.m., with all victims confirmed to be Saudi nationals.In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA),…

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the renewed missile and drone attacks launched by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of both countries and a serious threat to their…

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast the formation of cumulus clouds over parts of the eastern UAE on Sunday, with a chance of rainfall accompanied by strong winds.The centre said wind speeds could reach up to 45 kilometres per hour between 2 pm and 7:30 pm, potentially stirring dust and sand and…

Ras Al Khaimah: For nearly half a century, Pakistani tailor Mohammed Shafiq has been closely linked with the Emirati kandura (the traditional long white robe worn by Emirati men), witnessing its evolution while preserving its authenticity and fine details across generations.Now aged 68, Shafiq is one of the oldest tailors in Ras Al Khaimah and…

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has announced the development and expansion of a system regulating dormant accounts and unclaimed funds, extending its scope to include all licensed financial institutions, including banks, finance companies, exchange houses and insurance firms.In a circular, the Central Bank said the updated system obliges institutions to…

Washington: Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led a UAE delegation during an official visit to Washington, D.C., where he held a series of meetings with senior US officials to advance strategic cooperation between the two countries.The delegation included Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology. During the visit, UAE officials met…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has significantly transformed its approach to bankruptcy, moving away from the traditional perception of default and failure towards a modern framework focused on recovery, regulation and economic sustainability, according to the head of the Federal Bankruptcy Court.Judge Hossam Hassan Al Hamour, President of the Federal Bankruptcy Court, said the UAE has…

Washington/Cairo: U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States could be “forced to militarily complete the job” after launching strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate despite a recent ceasefire agreement.In a statement, Trump said U.S. forces had targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations…

Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned what it described as renewed Iranian aggression against its territory, following a fresh attack involving ballistic missiles and drones.In a statement, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the incident represents a dangerous escalation and reflects what it called a deliberate and systematic pattern of repeated violations targeting…

Arlington, Texas: Lionel Messi came off the bench to score once again as Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan, completing a clean sweep of their World Cup group-stage matches.Giovani Lo Celso put Argentina ahead in the 19th minute with a direct free kick, marking the first goal of the tournament by an Argentina player…

Kansas City: Austria and Algeria advanced to the World Cup knockout stage after playing out an exhilarating 3-3 draw in their final Group J match, a result that also confirmed Iran’s elimination from the tournament.The high-paced encounter ended in dramatic fashion, with both teams exchanging late goals in stoppage time. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez appeared…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has cautioned against complacency in protecting personal digital footprints, calling for stronger awareness and safer online behaviour amid growing global cyber threats.In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Council said that digital footprints—created through internet browsing and social media use—form a detailed record of users’ activities and…

Dubai: Etihad Rail has announced that its first passenger train trial run will depart from Fujairah station at 5:34 am next Tuesday, heading to Mohammed Bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi. The journey is expected to take one hour and 45 minutes, with trains operating at speeds of up to 200 km/h and accommodating…

Dubai: Gold prices recorded a new and significant decline at the end of last week, with values ranging between 4.75 and 8 dirhams per gram for different carats, compared to prices at the end of the previous week, according to price indicators announced in Dubai and Sharjah. The decline continues for the fourth week in…

Kuwait: Kuwait’s armed forces confirmed that its air defence systems are actively responding to missile attacks and hostile drones.In a statement, the General Staff of the Army said that any sounds of explosions heard were the result of air defence systems intercepting incoming threats.The military called on the public to remain calm and adhere to…

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents across Pakistan rushing out of their homes, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.It was felt in Islamabad,…

The vision behind a global shopping destination. How did is Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai change the shopping mall sector?His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for the Agentic AI Project talks about…

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's condemnation in the strongest terms of the targeting of its territory on Saturday with a number of Iranian drones, in a blatant violation of its sovereignty. This constitutes a blatant threat to the security of citizens and residents, and a flagrant violation of international norms and…

Dubai: Expats from all over the world call Dubai their home. If you are looking to rent a home or commercial property in Dubai, you’ll first have to familiarise yourself with a term you’ll encounter often, when dealing with real estate matters: Ejari.What does it mean and how does it impact you? Read on to…

SEATTLE: Egypt's Mohamed Salah had a quiet game in Friday's 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup ‌and left the field early in the second half, but coach Hossam Hassan's new-look side showed they can step up when their talismanic forward has an off day.The 34-year-old winger, who had scored one and set up…

K Bhagyaraj, Indian filmmaker, actor and screenwriter who was predominantly active in Tamil films, died in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, after suffering a heart attack on Saturday.Bhagyaraj, 73, is survived by his wife actress Poornima Jayaram and two children, actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and daughter Sharanya Bhagyaraj.Born in 1953, Bhagyaraj began his career as an assistant director…

SEATTLE: Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran, which had a potential winning goal called back due to an offside, will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.At the conclusion of what was promoted…

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings three days after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, knowing time is running out to find survivors.Authorities announced Friday night that they would block access to…

The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week.U.S. Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, and a…

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Houston: Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night.The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut…

Guadalajara, Mexico: Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse on Friday.Uruguay, a two-time champion, will go home without any victories in its three Group H games. Spain, the European champion, won the group with seven…

Dubai: Add the beach to your weekend plans – it’s the perfect weather for it!The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts the weather to be fair to partly cloudy today, and all through the weekend, with the probability of some convective cloud formation over eastern regions of the country.Temperatures in the low-40sYou can expect temperatures…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reinforced its position among the world's most competitive economies during the first half of 2026, securing leading positions across a range of international and regional competitiveness indices.The results reflect the country's long-term development strategy, underpinned by forward-looking policies, an agile government, and a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and future…

Longtime France manager Didier Deschamps is flying ​back to Boston on Saturday to rejoin his ‌team ​after missing Friday's 4-1 defeat of Norway to attend his mother's funeral back in France."I have big thoughts for Didier. We are happy that he comes back," ⁠France assistant Guy Stephan said after overseeing the win that clinched Group…

Arlington, Texas: Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group F winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi's 39th birthday, that Messi will begin the game on the…

Toronto: Ismaila Sarr's quiet dedication ​finally got its loudest moment on Friday, ‌as ​the striker became Senegal's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup in a 5-0 pounding of Iraq and his teammates could not have been prouder.Sarr's fourth World Cup goal, scored ⁠just before the hour mark, moved him past the late Papa Bouba…