Gulf News 46m

UAE highlights 'Right to Digital Knowledge' in Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026

The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has launched the Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026, outlining this year’s theme, “The Right to Digital Knowledge,” as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to empower children and strengthen their protection in an increasingly digital world. Observed ann»»»

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Dubai launches AI-powered beach rescue system

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the deployment of a cutting-edge beach safety system that combines advanced aquatic rescue robots with aerial water-rescue drones, strengthening the city’s reputation as a global leader in smart coastal safety. The initiative, a regional first, reflects a mov»»»

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Israel, Iran trade strikes as world seeks to reopen Hormuz Strait - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Iranians stand inside their damaged residential building in southern Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Israel said it launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday as Iran carried out its own attacks on U.S. military sites and against U.S. allies»»»

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UAE's central bank issues silver coin on Emirati Children’s Day

As we celebrate of Emirati Children’s Day, which falls of March 15 each year, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has found a unique way to celebrate – through the issuance of a special coin. One side of said silver coin features the nominal value of “15 dirhams” as a symbolic refe»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles, 6 UAVs

Doha, Qatar: The UAE's air defence systems engaged with 4 ballistic missiles and 6 UAVs from Iran today, March 15, 2026. This was announced by UAE's Ministry of Defence, stating that since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise miss»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai court rejects annulment of villa gift to ex-wife and daughters

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to invalidate a villa gift he granted in 2006 to his second wife and their two daughters, or alternatively to rescind the contract and recover the property or its value. The claimant filed the case in January, stating that he »»»

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Abu Dhabi court orders parent to pay Dh50,000 over son’s privacy violations

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has ordered a parent to pay Dh50,000 in compensation on behalf of his minor son to the guardian of another child after the boy violated the family’s privacy and published images online. The case centred on a series of incidents in which»»»

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UAE continues to facilitate return of Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is continuing its efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those who live in the country, with authorities working to facilitate the return of around 500 Golden Visa holders and residents who have been stranded abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination wit»»»

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BBC 4h

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

Ekaterina Barrett was a familiar sight in Mayfair and Monaco - some of Europe's most exclusive addresses. The apparent multi-millionaire loved high fashion, and wore flamboyant designer clothes while walking her Italian greyhounds. She was known for gambling in casinos and spending big money in hig»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai RTA secures global certifications for resilience

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received several international certifications recognising its efforts to strengthen resilience, improve information management and adopt advanced technologies in transport and infrastructure services. The new certifications highlight the authority’s f»»»

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Awqaf Abu Dhabi, MAIR to deliver Dh200m development projects

Dubai: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi has signed a memorandum of understanding with MAIR Group PJSC to develop projects valued at Dh200 million on endowment land in Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The planned developments are in»»»

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BBC 4h

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused European allies of seeking to "blackmail" Kyiv into reopening a pipeline transporting Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. He said restoring the flow of Russian crude oil through Ukraine into the European Union (EU) would be like lifting economic s»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE air defences intercept 4 Iranian ballistic missiles and 6 drones today

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran on 15 March 2026, the Ministry of Defence said. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have dealt with 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 drones, accord»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Further US Attacks on Iran’s Kharg Oil Hub Would Be ‘Economic Suicide’ - Expert

Iran has “eliminated” the US' ability to cripple its economy with one strike on Kharg Island, explains Andrey Chuprygin, senior lecturer at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic "has long adopted a policy of decentralizing its critical infrastructure and placi»»»

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BBC 5h

We will intervene on energy bills 'if necessary', says Miliband

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said "if it's necessary to intervene, we will" if people's energy costs surge due to the US-Israel war in Iran. Speaking the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Miliband left the door open to interventions on fuel duty and energy bills if the impact of the»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Filipinos warned after arrests linked to UAE security footage

The Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai said they are monitoring reports that several Filipino nationals have been arrested in the UAE for allegedly filming and sharing online content related to recent air defence interceptions and attacks. »»»

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Michael Lahyani and Property Finder Group contribute Dh5 million to Edge of Life

Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prim»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Fazaa site slows as UAE residents rush to claim free family membership

Dubai: Thousands of UAE residents rushed to register for a free Fazaa discount membership after a new initiative was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, causing heavy traffic on the registration website and significantly increasing waiting times for applicants. Many residents rep»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

MoPH issues guide for children with autism spectrum disorder

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a safety guide for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the current situation, which includes key guidelines to support them and outlines the preventive preparations that should be taken in advance. The guide also included instructions o»»»

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Middle East Observer 6h

Egypt’s Economy in a year

2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»

The Peninsula 6h

How QF’s Awsaj Academy students continue learning from home

Doha, Qatar: As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of all students, »»»

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Al Manar 6h

IRGC announces launch of wave 53 of Operation True Promise 4, which included 10 hypersonic missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC announces launch of wave 53 of Operation True Promise 4, which included 10 hypersonic missiles 15-03-2026 11:47 AM Latest News Urgent »»»

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Trump Says US Not Ready to Agree Deal to End Iran War

Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave of strikes Sunday and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to hunt down and kill the Israeli leader. The US president, in an interview with NBC News, said he thought Tehran wa»»»

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Gulf News 7h

US deploys Marines as Iran war shifts to Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: The United States is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as the war with Iran enters a new phase centred on the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping have disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The Marines are expected to come from the 31st Marine Expeditio»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE reinforces its commitment to child protection and digital empowerment

The United Arab Emirates continues to advance steadily toward strengthening a comprehensive system for protecting children and safeguarding their rights through a progressive framework of legislation, policies, and national initiatives that place children’s wellbeing at the forefront of development»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE President calls on families to reassure children they are safe and protected

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the happiness, and wellbeing of all children in the UAE is a top priority. In a statement on Emirati Children’s Day, observed in the UAE on March 15 every year, Sheikh Mohamed said: “On Emirati Children’s Day, an»»»

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Gulf News 7h

What you reveal when filming UAE security incidents – and why it’s risky

Dubai: Think before you click — taking photos or videos of incident sites, can do more harm than it seems. A seemingly harmless snapshot could reveal sensitive details like nearby roads, entrances, exits or movement patterns, potentially putting lives at risk and disrupting emergency operations. UA»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on Dubai Police Academy

Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (7) of 2026 on Dubai Police Academy. The Law defines the Academy as a centre of excellence for policing, legal, and security education, with»»»

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BBC 8h

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Stew, a 35-year-old from Montana, has enjoyed dabbling in sports bets since he downloaded the Kalshi app about 18 months ago. But just a few weeks ago, after spotting reports of elevated pizza deliveries around the Pentagon during some late-night scrolling, he made a different kind of bet - wagerin»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

We feel safe here in Doha: American rider Christine Vanderveen

Doha: American rider Christine Vanderveen praised the Doha Equestrian Tour’s swift response and the support extended to athletes during the situation. She noted that organisers worked quickly to provide safe options for riders who wished to relocate their horses while maintaining a supportive envir»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE travel alert: Emirates allows passengers to amend, rebook flights within 72 hours

Emirates has updated its booking policies to provide more flexibility for travellers amid ongoing changes in flight schedules. Passengers can now amend bookings and rebook flights online within 72 hours of their original departure date, helping reduce disruption and avoid unnecessary trips to the a»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

After Attacks on Iran’s Oil Facilities, Toxic Black Rain Endangers the Public

Clouds of toxic smoke unleashed into the atmosphere by US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities made a dangerous return to Earth in the form of “black rain,” prompting international health officials to warn of serious risks to the public. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning e»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

US Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady as Iran War Roils Outlook

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through markets and recent economic data has begun to show weakness. The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement of t»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE–India travel: Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues update for March 15

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued a travel update for passengers flying between the UAE and India. Following instructions from the UAE Civil Aviation Authorities, airlines have released revised and curtailed flight schedules. Limited flights will operate from airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

LIVE UPDATES: Saudi intercepts 9 drones in Riyadh, Eastern Province

Doha, Qatar: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of nine drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions. The UAE also stated that its air defences were responding to missile and drone threats. Meanwhile in Bahrain, air raid sirens were activated. Stay tuned »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Lebanon, Israel Near First Round of Negotiations

Lebanon and Israel have taken a step forward towards holding a first meeting to negotiate an end to the war on Lebanon. An agreement has yet to be reached on the necessary arrangements, even as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said from Beirut on Saturday that the “diplomatic avenu»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Qatar Airways to run limited flights to and from Doha amid ongoing airspace closure

Dubai: Qatar Airways will operate a restricted schedule of special flights in the coming days after receiving temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to open limited operating corridors. The move comes as Qatari airspace remains officially closed, a situation the Doha-based »»»

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Gulf News 10h

Air India and Air India Express cancel UAE flights on March 15, Delhi–Dubai limited service

Air India and Air India Express will further curtail operations on March 15, 2026 following instructions from UAE airport authorities. All Air India Express flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah are cancelled, while both airlines will operate only one round trip each on the Del»»»

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RT 11h

Is Dubai finished? A millionaire Mecca meets the harsh reality of great power politics

Dubai, the city of clean, safe streets, discreet banks, abundant air travel options and red carpets rolled out for the rich, is watching its reputation unravel under the weight of foreign military ambitions. The most populous city of the United Arab Emirates is paying the price of the US-Israeli wa»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Limited flights operate as IndiGo adjusts schedules amid regional situation

Dubai: IndiGo has scaled back flights to Dubai and other Middle East destinations amid the evolving situation in the region. The changes affect flights scheduled between 16 and 28 March 2026, as the airline works closely with authorities to rebuild its network gradually. Stay updated: Get the lates»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Fighting drones with drones: Ukraine’s playbook for modern air defence

After four years of relentless war, Ukraine has learned a thing or two about defending its homeland, often achieving interception rates approaching 90 percent against Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones. Today, Kyiv is offering to share that hard-earned battlefield expertise with Gulf states seekin»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE travel update: Air India, Air India Express reduce Dubai flights, Abu Dhabi services cancelled

Airlines have scaled back several flights to and from the UAE following the latest directives from airport authorities, affecting operations by Air India and Air India Express. Multiple services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been cancelled or reduced, while a limited number of flights continue to ope»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Flying from UAE today? Check flight status, timings, destinations and rebooking

Air travel in the UAE continues under a reduced schedule due to ongoing regional airspace restrictions. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are operating limited flights to key destinations, with passengers advised to check their flight status, ensure bookings are confirmed, and follow offic»»»

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Gulf News 12h

CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams for UAE and Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the cancellation of Class XII board examinations for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The decision follows a review of the feasibility of conducting exams in these countries, taking into account »»»

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Gulf News 13h

US‑Israel war with Iran Day 16: What UAE residents need to know today

Authorities across the UAE have issued a series of updates covering arrests related to online misinformation, security incidents, public safety guidance and service changes. Here are the key developments residents should be aware of. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News »»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE air defences respond to missile threat, residents urged to stay safe

The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that air defense systems are actively responding to a missile threat targeting the country. Authorities have urged all residents and citizens to remain in safe locations and follow official updates through government websites and verified channels. Emergenc»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Saudi Arabia announces deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrims' departures ahead of Hajj season

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced key deadlines for the current Umrah season, including the final dates for visa issuance, entry and departure of pilgrims. The ministry said the last day for issuing Umrah visas will be the first of Shawwal, while pilgrims must enter the»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Weather update: UAE temperatures to rise to 40°C before rain chances and cooler weather

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with temperatures gradually rising across most parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to reach between 32°C and 38°C in coastal areas and between 35°C and »»»

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Gulf News 13h

Gargash says UAE exercises restraint despite 1909 Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, stressed that the country has the right to defend itself against the imposed terrorist aggression, while continuing to exercise restraint and prioritise stability and diplomatic solutions. Also Read: US-Israel war on Iran day 16»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Resident families in UAE to get free Fazaa membership for Year of the Family

Fazaa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, has announced the launch of a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships to resident families in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with the “Year of the Family 2026.” The initiative stems from the vision of the UAE governmen»»»

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