The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Thursday that the Trump administration has informally notified Congress of its intent to move forward with a major arms sale to the United Arab …
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Hay Festival: UAE minister will face no charges after sex assault claim
The Crown Prosecution Service has said it cannot prosecute a UAE government minister over claims he sexually assaulted a Hay Festival organiser in Abu Dhabi. Festival employee Caitlin McNamara alleged …
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U.S. plans to sell 50 F-35 fighter jets to the UAE after accord with Israel
The deal would include up to 50 of the Lockheed Martin-made jets at a cost of $10.4 billion, a congressional aide said. If the sale is completed, the UAE would become only the second country in the …
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US plans sales of top-end fighter jets to UAE: lawmaker
The United States has agreed to sell top-of-the-line F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates following its recognition of Israel, potentially shifting the regional power balance, a lawmaker said …
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UAE condemns Nice knife attack
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist act that took place in Nice, France, which resulted in three deaths and several people being hurt. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International …
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Founding principal of DPS Sharjah passes away
Dubai: Abha Sehgal, former UAE resident, well-known educator and founding principal of the Indian-curriculum school DPS Sharjah, is no more. Dinesh Kothari, vice-chairman and managing director of DPS …
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Israeli-Grown Produce Could Be on Sale in UAE by Early November
Israeli farmers, who face stiff competition in their main export markets in Europe, might be able to sell their produce in the Persian Gulf as early as November.
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Al Shindagha Tunnel in Dubai will be closed again this weekend
Dubai: Heads up to motorists in Dubai: The weekly two-day temporary closure of Al Shindagha Tunnel will continue this weekend, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) tweeted on Thursday. The tunnel …
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Residents gear up for a safe, sanitised Dubai Fitness Challenge
Armed with a packed calendar of over 200 virtual sessions and 2,000 classes across 150 locations, Dubai residents are all set to welcome a ‘safe and sanitised’ fourth edition …
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Never share bank details over the phone, cops in UAE warn
The police said fraudsters send such messages, usually via SMS or WhatsApp, to dupe bank customers into sharing their personal data.
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Deira City Centre promotes ‘heart-healthy’ living for the household; partners with Dubai Health Authority for World Heart Day
From September 16-24, Deira City Centre in partnership with Dubai Health Authority will host a community awareness campaign in support of World Heart Day, featuring daily ‘Heart Health Tip of …
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UAE $75 Billion Retail Market, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Calls for UK stamp duty extension as 325,000 buyers ‘set to miss deadline’ New analysis highlights the strain on the property industry as it struggles to keep up with soaring demand …
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Sharjah Int’l Book Fair: Get ready to trawl through 80,000 books in over 30 languages
Residents who would like to visit the SIBF at Expo Centre Sharjah will need to pre-book slots on registration.sibf.com. More than 80,000 new titles in over 30 languages will be showcased at this …
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What’s new at Dubai Miracle Garden when it reopens on November 1?
Dubai Miracle Garden, the largest natural flower garden in the world, returns for its ninth season on Sunday, November 1. The park is set to reopen under stringent health and safety protocols designed …
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UAE- Adnoc seeks stronger energy ties
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) on Wednesday called for enhanced energy partnership with India, particularly across the downstream portfolio.
Dr Sultan bin Ahmad Al Jaber, UAE Minister …
Woman in Abu Dhabi ordered to pay Dh15,000 for calling man impolite, shameless in public
A woman has been ordered to pay Dh15,000 to a young man whom she had called ‘impolite and shameless’ in public. The verdict was announced by the Abu Dhabi Court of Appeals, upholding a previous order …
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Woman in UAE calls man ‘impure and shameless’, to pay Dh15,000 compensation
A woman, who was convicted of shouting at a young man in a shopping mall in Abu Dhabi and referring to him as “impure and shameless”, has been told to pay him Dh15,000 in compensation for the damages.
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