The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has ordered a man to repay Dh270,400 to a woman after deceiving her through a social media application by impersonating another person and falsely promising marriage. The court also fined the defendant an additional Dh50,000 in compensation to the»»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats after Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones on Wednesday. In an official statement, the ministry confirmed that the Qatari Armed Forces intercepted nine ballistic missile»»»

Dubai Commercial Court has ordered two companies to jointly pay up to Dh57.38 million to a shipping and customs clearance firm in a commercial dispute over unpaid international cargo clearance services, while rejecting additional claims for legal and supplementary interest. According to case detail»»»

Also Read: UAE urges global action against Iranian missiles and dronesAlso Read: GCC welcomes UN Security Council adoption of resolution condemning Iran’s missile, drone strikes on Gulf StatesThe UN Security Council has adopted an unprecedented resolution condeming the missile and drone attacks lau»»»

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that UAE air defence systems were actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran amid ongoing regional hostilities. Authorities also clarified that the alert sounds heard by residents were triggered by these interception operations. Of»»»

Dubai: A low-pressure system affecting the UAE is expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and a continued chance of rainfall over some western, northern and coastal areas, according to the latest bulletin issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the weather toda»»»

Dubai: Emergency crews in Oman are continuing efforts to extinguish a fire that broke out at fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah following an Iranian drone attack, authorities said. The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority confirmed that specialised response teams were immediately dispatched»»»

Etihad Airways has announced its updated flight schedule, covering flights until March 15. The airline advised that guests with existing bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible, ensuring minimal disruption to their travel plans Tickets for all available flights are now on»»»

Dubai: Authorities have confirmed that the fire has been fully contained and all residents in the building are safe following an incident in which a drone fell on a building near Dubai Creek Harbour, the Dubai Media Office said. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app n»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the unprovoked Iranian drone attack targeting the Port of Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in damage to several fuel tanks at the port. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA»»»

Dubai: Across India, familiar kitchen routines are changing as cooking gas supplies tighten. Hot tea, fried snacks and elaborate meals have been reported disappearing from menus in homes, hostels and roadside eateries hoping to use their LPG cylinders for a few more days. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

Amid the accelerating developments and the continued treacherous Iranian attacks against the GCC states, particularly the UAE, and in the midst of the falsehoods promoted by the Iranian regime and its sympathisers in our Arab region, some voices continue to repeat the claim that the missile and dro»»»

Global oil prices have rallied early on Thursday with the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil April contract closing at $94.23 per barrel as on 11.56 GMT Wednesday (March 11), 8.56 am Tokyo (March 12), a 8% daily spike that underscores mounting anxiety over supply disruptions in the Middle East»»»

An attack on oil tankers near Iraq killed one crew member, Iraqi state television reported on Thursday, citing port authorities. Farhan Al-Fartousi, from Iraq's General Company for Ports, told state television that one crew member had been killed and 38 rescued so far, and the "search continues for»»»

Dubai: Global oil markets have been under pressure as tensions in the Middle East disrupt shipments and threaten supply routes. A new move by the International Energy Agency aims to stabilise prices. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The IEA said it will release 400 mill»»»

Dubai: Are you feeling a price pinch while shopping for groceries? Sudden increases in the cost of vegetables, staples or everyday essentials can leave shoppers wondering whether the jump is temporary or something that should be reported. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

Paris, France: A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday. It looked as if Chelsea would return to London for»»»

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait announced on Wednesday that Kuwait's air defence systems have successfully detected and engaged a total of seven drones in the last 24 hours amidst the current regional military escalation, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. In the media briefing conducted»»»

Share: Photo- Israeli air strike on Hezbollah stronghold of Al Dhahiyeh a suburb of of Beirut March 11, 2026. Israel has been targeting the Iran backed Hezbollah after th e militant group fired rockets on Israel in support of Iran a move that outraged the Lebanese people and the government What to »»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE air defence systems intercepted on Wednesday (11 March 2026) 13 missiles — six ballistic missiles and seven cruise missiles — as well as 39 drones, launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha “When Ramadan arrives, it feels as if Morocco begins breathing at a different rhythm,” said Nassiba Al Ali, a Moroccan resident in Qatar, recalling the scenes she grew up with in her hometown. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Al Ali described how the holy month transforms daily lif»»»

The Hungarian authorities have proof that Ukraine is covertly channeling funds to the opposition Tisza Party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections next month, government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs has said. Speaking at the Hour of Truth broadcast on Wednesday, Kovacs recalled that pro-EU Tisz»»»

Dubai: Thousands of residents in Dubai rely on shared apartments or bed spaces to keep rent affordable. A new law will soon change how those arrangements work. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For residents living in shared flats, partitions, or bed spaces, the rules wi»»»

Nearly all Democratic and both independent senators sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about a school in Iran believed to have been bombed by the United States. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- A group of senators sent a letter to Def»»»

Dubai: An Air India Express aircraft arriving from India carrying 138 passengers made a crash landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand after experiencing a landing gear malfunction, according to media reports. The aircraft reportedly struck the runway heavily while attempting to land aft»»»

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he labels "terrorist cowards". "We have only just b»»»

Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti National Guard announced on Wednesday that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit personnel, operating under the Engineering Battalion, successfully extracted parts of a warhead from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and safely vaporised it utilising approved technical procedu»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems successfully responded to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Wednesday. In a statement, the ministry said the sounds heard across parts of the country were a result of air defence systems intercepting »»»

The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn Israeli occupation authorities continued »»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) met with a group of donors and contr»»»

Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA) has urged residents and customers to remain vigilant against fraudulent phone calls requesting sensitive personal information. In a public awareness message, the authority emphasised that government entities never request perso»»»

1 of 7 | Iranians gather on Revolution Street in Tehran to show support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Monday. Mojtaba Khamenei, who is injured, replaces his father the last Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed after the United Sta»»»

Dubai: Standard Chartered said its operations in Dubai and across the Middle East are continuing under work-from-home arrangements, clarifying recent international media reports about its offices in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement, the bank »»»

Hezbollah strikes on Israeli radar and satellite bases mirror Iranian tactics – but that doesn’t means there is a single operational plan, Rome University professor Dr Lorenzo Trombetta tells Sputnik. "What we are looking at [is] a constellation of actors that share strategic interests and a broad »»»

Inflation in the US was stable in February, ahead of the shock to energy prices triggered by the US and Israel war in Iran. Consumer prices rose 2.4% over the 12 months to February, the same pace as the prior month, as rising food and housing costs were offset by falling prices for other items, suc»»»

Local markets across the UAE are witnessing a smooth flow of goods to retail outlets, with supplies available in normal conditions and in quantities sufficient to meet consumer needs, according to officials. Authorities from the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, economic departments and consumer»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call today from Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who offered his condolences over the mar»»»

The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be. Iran launched so many drones across the region at once that some slipped through the defenses, in»»»

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict continues to unfold, ripple effects are being felt across travel, oil markets, shipping routes and aviation worldwide — including here in the UAE. Governments, airlines and global energy organisations are introducing measures aimed at stabilising markets, maintaining »»»

Ukraine has failed to explain why an armored convoy carrying tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold, and supervised by people with ties to Ukrainian intelligence, was transiting through Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. He also implied that the funds may be a sign of Ukraini»»»

Abu Dhabi Media Office reported that a fire that had broken out after defence ops against Iranian aggression was soon brought under control on March 11. The flames broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»

Snow fell in parts of Tehran on Tuesday night, blanketing the Iranian capital with a layer of white after air strikes on oil depots caused days of dark skies and black rain. But life goes on, even as the war drags on. Sahar, a woman in her 20s, told BBC Persian that she was spending most days shelt»»»

Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the escalating security situation in the Middle East in a phone call with Ireland's Prime Minister HE Micheal Martin. According to official reports on Wednesday, the two leaders reviewed recent»»»

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»

Sharjah: Rafid Automotive Solutions has signed a strategic partnership with digital insurance platform Shory to enable customers to obtain vehicle insurance instantly after technical inspections, streamlining insurance renewal and vehicle registration processes through integrated digital services. »»»

The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The narrow waterway off Iran's coast, now effectively closed by the war, is so vital for the global e»»»

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy, with continued chances of rainfall in scattered areas. It will be humid at night and on Friday morning in some western regions, with light to moderate winds that may become active »»»

Dubai: What President Donald Trump described as a “brief disruption” is rapidly turning into something far larger, with the economic and strategic fallout of the Iran war spreading well beyond the battlefield. According to a New York Times analysis, the conflict, now nearing its second week, is alr»»»

1 of 2 | The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., stands empty in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., after she vacated the office. The special election on Tuesday to replace her didn't have a clear winner. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»