Tête à tête - 'We will have to go back to a negotiating table': IAEA chief Grossi on Iran's nuclear capabilities
FRANCE 24 spoke to Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, about the impact of the Israeli and US military campaign on Iran’s nuclear programme. He said only limited damage has been observed at key nuclear sites so far, with no rise in radiation levels detected. G»»»
Khamenei replaces Khamenei: Iran defies Trump, signals continuity
Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader signals the entrenchment of hardline cleric power and a continued resistance amid the US-Israeli military onslaught. It also underscores US President Donald Trump’s policy failure to detail the goals of t»»»
Erdogan warns Iran against 'provocative steps' after second missile intercepted
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday again warned Tehran against taking "provocative steps" after NATO defence systems intercepted a second Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran. FRANCE 24's Jasper Mortimer reports from Ankara.»»»
Truth or Fake - Dubai influencers gush city is 'safe' in near-identical videos
Influencers in Dubai have taken to social media to post near-identical videos praising Dubai's safety, and glorifying its leadership, using the same template, music and captions. It comes just a week after videos of panic in Dubai circulated across social media following intercepted Iranian st»»»
Rain hits Dubai and parts of UAE as unstable weather moves in
It is raining in Dubai and other parts of the UAE as unsettled weather moves across the region, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reports. A surface low-pressure system, supported by an upper-air extension, is driving the rainfall. Videos shared by Storm_ae on Instagram show showers across R»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran Day 11: What UAE residents need to know on March 10
Dubai: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its 11th day, authorities in the UAE continue to monitor developments closely while maintaining security readiness and ensuring the continuity of essential services. Officials confirmed that the country’s air defence systems»»»
Video: Iranian ballistic missile launchers taken out in US strikes
In a bold escalation of Operation Epic Fury, US Central Command (CentCom) released unclassified footage on March 10, 2026, showcasing missile strikes on partly concealed Iranian ballistic missile launchers. The video depicts thermal imaging of hidden mobile launchers under bridges, trees, bunkers a»»»
Air India, Air India Express adds 32 UAE flights amid regional disruption
Air India and Air India Express will operate scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat on March 10, with the airspaces over Saudi Arabia and Oman remaining open. The two airlines will together operate a total of 14 flights to and from Jeddah and Air India Express will operate 14 flights to a»»»
FAA launches air taxi test program in 26 states - UPI.com
The Federal Aviation Administration announced eight three-year pilot projects to explore how to implement and regulate air taxis and other drone-type transportation systems in the United States. Among the aircraft companies that will work with several government agencies is Joby Aviation -- chosen »»»
Judoka Mukhammedali Yrysdolotov wins gold at Open European Cup - | 24.KG
A student of the Specialized Children’s and Youth Olympic Reserve School for Combat Sports won a gold medal at the Open European Judo Cup for young men born in 2009–2011. According to the Bishkek City Hall, the international tournament was held on March 7–9 in Antalya, Turkey. Athletes from 21 coun»»»
UAE flight status March 10: Latest Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia updates
UAE airlines have resumed limited flights amid ongoing regional restrictions. Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air Arabia, and flydubai are operating selected routes to major destinations, prioritising safety and operational checks. Passengers are advised to check flight status and confirm bookings before»»»
Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump
President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. And Monday - the 10th day of an operation that has rattled allies and shaken markets - typified this confusion around the war's tim»»»
UAE travel alert: Etihad updates flight schedule - Check destinations until March 12
Etihad Airways has released its latest limited flight schedule, operating to key destinations from Abu Dhabi. The airline has listed flights for March 10, 11 and 12, 2026, allowing passengers with existing bookings to be accommodated as soon as possible. The airline advises travellers not to go to »»»
Inside how UAE hotels are preparing for stranded travellers
Dubai: Hotels across the UAE say they are prioritising guest safety, stable pricing, and flexible bookings as travel disruptions affect passengers across the region. Several hotel groups said they are closely monitoring the evolving situation and working with authorities to ensure operations contin»»»
From Everest to Antarctica, this Nepali cyclist is on a mission
Dubai: It sounded audacious when Niranjan Aryal from Nepal first told his family he planned to spend the next decade cycling across continents for a cause. Ten years. Dozens of countries. One bicycle. In the uncertain months following the Covid-19 pandemic, the idea seemed even more improbable. “In»»»
Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Timothée Chalamet was, until very recently, Hollywood's golden boy and a frontrunner to win an Oscar this weekend - so is the backlash he has faced about more than his views on ballet and opera? When Chalamet recently said "no-one cares" about ballet or opera any more, he clearly wasn't expecting p»»»
Tenant demand sends Sharjah rents climbing across key neighbourhoods
Dubai: Sharjah’s rental market is seeing a reset, driven by rising demand from residents seeking more affordable housing options and by growing interest in newer lifestyle communities across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Property Finder shows a»»»
Abu Dhabi shuts health facility over paid sick leave violations
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has ordered the closure of a healthcare facility and referred its employees to the Public Prosecution after they were found to have violated regulations governing the healthcare sector. According to the authority, investigations revealed that the faci»»»
GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
Hundreds and hundreds of ships. But they're all in the wrong place. "Oh my goodness," says Michelle Wiese Bockmann, senior maritime intelligence analyst at Windward, a maritime AI company, as she checks the live positions broadcast by commercial vessels in waters off Iran, the United Arab Emirates »»»
Weather: Rain, cooler conditions expected across UAE this week
Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE from today through Saturday as a surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an upper-air low-pressure extension, affects the region, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Tuesday is expected to see partly cloudy to cl»»»
UAE says its bases will not be used for attacks on Iran, urges de-escalation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE said it would not participate in any attacks against Iran and denied that its territory was being used as a launch point for strikes on Tehran, even as the country faces “unjustified” attacks amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Jamal »»»
UAE-Australia ‘ghost flights’: Here's what really happened
Dubai: Ever since repatriation services started from the UAE following the Iranian aggression in the region, the Australian government has reportedly been "disappointed" that flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi had rows and rows of empty seats. Photos and video clips of what the Australian media descr»»»
UAE strongly condemns targeting of its Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the unprovoked terrorist drone attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which resulted in material damage with no injuries reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that t»»»
UK's RAF fighter jets down drones heading towards Jordan, Bahrain as part of 'defensive air sorties'
In a swift defensive action amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets successfully neutralised two unmanned aerial threats overnight, protecting key allies in the region. The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) »»»
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon assistant who confirmed Watergate tapes, dies at 99 - UPI.com
Alexander Butterfield, the aide to former President Richard Nixon who revealed a secret taping system that proved Nixon had been intimately involved in a break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters in 1972 at the Watergate in Washington, D.C., died Monday at age 99. The infamous building is seen »»»
Eid Al Fitr expected to begin on Friday, March 20
Visibility of the crescent on Thursday varies globally, with telescope sightings possible in some regions Countries that began the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, will attempt to sight the Eid crescent on Wednesday, March 18. Dubai: The International Astronomy Centre has said that »»»
UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid discuss national affairs during meeting in Dubai
DUBAI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. During the meeting, at Al Marmoom in Dubai, Their Highnesses exchanged cordial conversations and prayed to God t»»»
Lebanon asks U.S. for help in direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting – Ya Libnan
Share: The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, the source»»»
The Kaja Kallases and Ursula von der Leyens of the West are traitors to feminism
International Women’s Day used to come with a certain esthetic. A celebration of past victories and a look ahead to new hopes and challenges. But this year, the vibe is women on social media, claiming Iranian heritage, dancing in celebration of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, even as reports cir»»»
Syria extends condolences to UAE over death of two armed forces members
Damascus, Mar.9 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its sincere condolences to the United Arab Emirates following a painful incident that resulted in the death of two members of the UAE Armed Forces after a helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction. In a statement, the Ministry of Fore»»»
Why the UAE can withstand shocks from escalating Iran–US conflict: 6 reasons
Dubai: A fresh assessment from S&P Global Ratings highlights the structural strengths that help shield the UAE economy from geopolitical shocks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agency says the UAE’s large fiscal and external buffers provide space for policy maneuve»»»
Your safety alert will sound a bit different, says UAE's NCEMA
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced on March 9 that the National Early Warning System Sound alerts will be changed. However, the system will remain fully operational to ensure public security. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app»»»
NATO intercepts second Iranian missile over Turkey - UPI.com
Medical professionals protested outside Gandhi Hospital, which was damaged in an airstrike earlier this week, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday. On Monday, NATO intercepted a second Iranian missile in Turkish airspace. Photo by UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- NATO shot down a second Iranian missile in»»»
Prime Minister sends condolences to UAE FM over martyrdom of two Armed Forces personnel
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, His Excellency the Prime Minister a»»»
UAE participates in Extraordinary EU–GCC leaders meeting
The United Arab Emirates participated in an Extraordinary Meeting of the leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye, and the European Union (EU), which was held via videoconference on 9 March 2026, to discuss the Iranian aggres»»»
Presentation of properties through tech accelerates customer decisions
Innovations in the real estate development sector increasingly shape how customers perceive a brand. According to Piotr Wieczorek from Canon, professional photography, video, VR and virtual tours help present properties realistically and attractively, strengthening trust in developers. High quality»»»
MoI issues safety guidelines for visitors to malls, markets during precautionary alerts
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has issued safety guidelines for visitors to markets and shopping malls on how to respond when receiving precautionary alerts through the national warning system. The ministry urged the public to remain calm, follow official instructions and cooperate with securit»»»
How Iran’s Toxic Rain Reveals US-Israel Discord
The main Israeli goal is to cause as much chaos as possible and draw the US even deeper into the war, security expert Dr Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright accused Israel of bombing Iranian fuel depots, insisting the US targets no energy facilities. Axios reports that the »»»
UAE welcomes US decision designating Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as terrorist organisation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has welcomed the announcement by the administration of US President Donald Trump designating the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a terrorist organisation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the US decision reflects the ongoing and systematic efforts undertaken by»»»
EU reaffirms solidarity with regional partners; condemns Iranian aggression
The European Union has affirmed its solidarity with the countries and peoples of the region, renewing its strong condemnation of the unacceptable attacks carried out by Iran against neighbouring states and the serious threat they pose to regional security and global energy stability. This came in a»»»
Report: Lebanon asks US for direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting
The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, five sources with knowledge of the matter told U.S. news portal Axios. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, th»»»
Ford CEO gives Pope Leo XIV custom Explorer built in Chicago - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Pope Leo XIV's new Ford Explorer was built at the Chicago Assembly Plant and donated by Ford's CEO. Photo courtesy of Ford March 9 (UPI) -- A Ford plant in Chicago created a custom 2026 Explorer SUV for Pope Francis XIV that was delivered to the pontiff at the Vatican. The car was paid for»»»
Middle East conflict escalates as Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran’s new supreme leader
Military confrontations in the Middle East entered their tenth day as Iran continued exchanging strikes with the United States and Israel, while Tehran simultaneously witnessed a major political shift with the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death o»»»
Dubai Court orders woman to pay Dh25,000 for defaming beauty clinic owner
Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered woman to pay Dh25,000 in compensation to a cosmetic clinic owner after publicly accusing her of theft and illegal earnings, in a case that damaged the businesswoman’s reputation and caused financial losses. According to court records, the incident occurred at a cosm»»»
Qatar offers condolences to UAE over death of two soldiers
Abu Dhabi: Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the UAE following the death of two members of the Armed Forces while on duty. Also Read: Two UAE Armed Forces personnel martyred in helicopter crashIn a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresse»»»
Brazil’s Lula proposes ban on digital casinos over betting addiction - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to bar Internet casinos to protect families from debt. Photo by janeb13/Pixabay March 9 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a YouTube video he will push for a ban on digital casinos to curb online gambling addiction»»»
Presentention of properties through tech accelerates customer decisions
Innovations in the real estate development sector increasingly shape how customers perceive a brand. According to Piotr Wieczorek from Canon, professional photography, video, VR and virtual tours help present properties realistically and attractively, strengthening trust in developers. High quality»»»
Service continues without interruption via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman: Qatar Post
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) announced that its land freight operations are continuing uninterrupted via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. The Company stated that all shipments and deliveries are proceeding according to schedule, and that its field»»»
Dubai's real estate brokerage sector surges in 2025
Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector witnessed a notable transformation in scale and impact in 2025, reaffirming its position as a key regulatory and economic driver within the real estate ecosystem. This development was driven by higher levels of activity and the expansion of the broker base, alon»»»
Dubai’s RTA joins global bus benchmarking group
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has joined the International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG), becoming the first public bus operator in the Middle East to be part of the global network. The group brings together leading bus operators and transport authorities from different countries to »»»