Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather with rising temperatures at the start of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures could reach between 39°C and 41°C in coastal and inland areas, while »»»

The first reports appeared on foreign screens, beyond the reach of most Iranians. On 28 February Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were "signs that the tyrant is no more," suggesting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. Iranians watching sta»»»

When a crisis strikes, adults often focus on managing the immediate realities - safety, logistics, information, and decisions. In the midst of this, it is easy to overlook the quiet observers around us: our children. Yet children are often the most deeply affected during such moments. Their underst»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during which they discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and their g»»»

For the last fortnight, as drones and missiles have whistled through the skies above Iran and the Gulf, air traffic controllers have been shepherding passenger jets through safer but congested airspace on the edge of the war. A glance at a flight tracker map shows how busy Egypt and Georgia have be»»»

For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's »»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai are currently responding to an incident near Dubai International Airport involving a drone strike that caused a fire, according to the Dubai Media Office. Relevant teams have begun taking the necessary measures in line with the highest safety standards.»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious repercussions on its security and stabi»»»

Dubai: Some international coverage of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has suggested a wave of departures from the UAE and portrayed the situation in dramatic terms, including AI-generated videos circulating online depicting war-like conditions in Dubai. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

Manila: Glenn Cuarto, a former Dubai-based Filipino expat, and now a businessman based in Iligan City, was one of the first 10 buyers of Tesla when its dealership opened in BGC here in 2024. Cuarto, a father of three, regularly charges his white Tesla Model 3 at a nearby mall. Giuseppe Alden, a fat»»»

Tribune News Network Doha First-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February explored Qatar’s rich biodiversity during a field trip to the mangrove forest at Jazirat Bin Ghannam, also known as Purple Island. Divided into three groups, the students visited the island»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha In hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after traumatic injuries. The other occurs in laboratories and public health centres, where specialists track»»»

ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE from Monday (March 16) until Friday (March 20), with conditions ranging between clear and partly cloudy skies, chances of light rainfall over some areas, along with changes in temperatures an»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks that continue to target the UAE and several countries in the region. His Majesty also affirmed Spai»»»

The UK Ministry of Defence reported that overnight RAF jets continued air defence patrols to protect British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, and Bahrain. A British counter-drone unit simultaneously shot down multiple Iranian drones following strikes on coalition bases in the reg»»»

Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»

The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, affirmed its unequivocal rejection of all forms of extremism, hatred, discrimination, and incitement to violence against Muslims, warning of the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia and the serious threat it pose»»»

A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow's shadow fleet. The man, who has not been named, appeared in court in Ystad after being arrested on Friday by the Swedish Prosecution Authority on suspicion of using »»»

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 Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs in Dubai, today approved a package of strategic initiatives aime»»»

Share: Photo : A displaced man stands next to a tent during rainfall, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh BEIRUT/ SIDON – Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back»»»

Share: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday warned other countries to refrain from actions “that could lead to escalation and expansion of the conflict” in Iran. Araghchi made the comments in a phone call with French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot after US President Donald Trump called fo»»»

Dubai: Air India and Air India Express have announced plans to operate a total of 48 scheduled and special flights between India and Gulf countries on March 16, 2026, helping passengers travel during ongoing disruptions affecting some routes. Scheduled flightsBoth airlines will continue their regul»»»

On the Iran-Turkey border a man sells a service that helps Iranians outside their country keep in touch with loved ones inside. His secret is two phones - one connected to the Iranian phone network and one to the Turkish. It's necessary because international calls into Iran are blocked. Customers o»»»

Share: Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, threatening for the first time a neighboring country’s non-U.S. assets. Tehran accused the United States of using “ports, docks and hideouts” in th»»»

Hussein Murtada and his ‌family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. "We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using stri»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of Egypt, during which they discussed developments in the region following the escalating military actions and the risks of a widening conflict and its impli»»»

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Vladimir Zelensky’s offer to assist with countering Iranian drones in the Middle East, saying he is the “last person” Washington needs help from. Since the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran late last month, the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly signaled his »»»

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran’s supreme leader. Mohsen Rezaee, a retired major general and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing scam involving fake part-time job offers circulating on social media and messaging apps. According to authorities, fraudsters target people looking to boost their income by advertising easy tasks that promise quick and attractive earnings. O»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»