The husband said the confrontation began after he found his wife inside another man’s car Abu Dhabi: A man who discovered his wife inside another man’s car and was later injured in a fight with the driver has been awarded Dh51,000 in compensation by an Abu Dhabi court. According to Emarat Al Youm, »»»

Government forces launched counteroffensive as Houthi attacks spread across Taiz, Hodeida Dubai: Fighting intensified across western Yemen on Saturday as government forces launched counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis, who are pressing towards areas overlooking the strategic Bab Al Mandab»»»

A rare family trip home turned into a desperate effort to help flood-hit communities Dubai: For Jagan Adhikari, the journey to Nepal was supposed to be about family. After more than 13 years in the UAE, opportunities to spend time with his parents and relatives have been rare. This trip has been es»»»

The girl was found frightened and crying after becoming separated from her parents Dubai: A six-year-old girl who went missing after becoming separated from her family in Dubai was found and reunited with her parents within 30 minutes, following a swift search by Dubai Police. The child was found b»»»

Brussels calls for restraint, civilian protection amid rising Gulf tensions The European Union has strongly condemned the latest wave of Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, expressing alarm at the latest military escalation in the Middle East. In a st»»»

The agreement removes short-stay visa requirements for diplomatic and official passports Dubai: Saudi Arabia and Serbia have signed an agreement providing mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, in a move aimed at strengthening ti»»»

Official letters recorded 16 injuries in March and three more, including a child, in July Doha: Qatar has rejected Iranian assertions that missile attacks on the country were directed only at US interests, saying official documents submitted to the United Nations show that civilian, commercial and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation aircraft launch two consecutive raids on the town of Al-Mansouri, targeting several homes in the town in southern Lebano»»»

In recent talks with Lebanon, Israel demanded information on the remains of Lebanese Jews kidnapped and assassinated during the country's civil war from 1975 to 1990 by groups linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah. For its part, Israel in the past two days released five civilians captured in southern Leb»»»

An Associated Press photographer who visited the village of Kfar Rumman on Friday saw no sign of Israeli military presence on the strategic Ali al-Taher hill, a day after Israel announced seizing "operational control" of the ridge. The hill, topped with a shrine to a Muslim scholar, sits north of t»»»

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday evening on several areas in south Lebanon and, for the first time in three months, an area in West Bekaa. It said the strikes came in response to an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah at its forces in the so-called security zone in south Leba»»»

Sheikh Humaid assumed power in 1981 and has overseen decades of growth across Ajman Ajman: Tomorrow Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, assuming leadership of the emirate, a period that has seen Ajman expan»»»

The Pentagon has subjected roughly 50 members of the U.S. military’s Joint Staff to polygraph examinations as part of a sweeping and historically unprecedented investigation into leaks to journalists including disclosures about dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles during the ongoing war against Iran»»»

She built a life around culture, community, helping others find their place in the UAE Dubai: Sometimes, you know a place feels special before you ever call it home. For Eenas El Sheakh, that feeling came during her first visit to Abu Dhabi. Her father, a university professor, had started working i»»»

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with what US President Donald Trump says is a new proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite Trump's promises to resolve the conflict, Washington's efforts to broker a peace have so far come to nothing. US»»»

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to meet Putin in Moscow and Zelensky in Kyiv Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan to end more than four years of war in Ukraine. The move marks Washington's lates»»»

Schools must run moderation checks across all grades and subjects under the new policy Dubai: Student grades in UAE schools will undergo four levels of review, moderation and quality control under the Ministry of Education’s assessment policy for the 2026-2027 academic year, in a system intended to»»»

Paris, Sept. 5 (SANA) Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, discussed regional developments with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, in Paris on Friday, warning of the repercussions of Israel’s illegal measures and escalatory practices in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as against Syria a»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan to end more than four years of war in Ukraine. The move marks Washington's latest bid to break a diplomatic stalemate in Europe's deadliest conflict s»»»

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension as regional tensions persist Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of uneven flight operations as airlines continue to navigate the fallout from the US-Iran conflict. Delays have been reported at both Dubai International Airport and Zayed I»»»

Police recorded 360 casualties in distraction-related accidents during 2025 Sharjah: Distracted driving was linked to 22 of Sharjah’s 33 road deaths in 2025, accounting for about two-thirds of all traffic fatalities in the emirate, Sharjah Police said as they renewed warnings to motorists against l»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei blasted an opinion column in The Jerusalem Post that floated debt forgiveness as an incentive for young Americans to enlist for a potential ground war against Iran. The column proposed wiping student loans, credit-card balances and other debts after»»»

US President downplays the six-month conflict despite US deaths and heavy fighting Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war.” As»»»

US president says intelligence is tracking movements around the underground nuclear site Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States could "hit" Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain "very soon", days after Washington tar»»»

US move aims to bolster Saudi defenses amid escalating Iran-linked attacks Washington: The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $5 billion sale of bombs, guidance kits and other equipment to Saudi Arabia, which has been repeatedly attacked during the US-Israeli war against Iran. "The»»»

Facility in KEZAD to provide annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles by 2030 ROX has completed its Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi and commenced local vehicle production, with the first three ROX ADAMAS vehicles carrying the “Made in the Emirates” mark rolling off the productio»»»

The Founder's Office brings Sheikh Zayed's storied gahwa and Emirati hospitality to ADIHEX Dubai: The smell of cloves and freshly roasted beans has a way of announcing itself before anything else does. It was that same scent that once filled the majlis of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,»»»

Police traced her location after she failed to answer calls and rushed her to hospital Dubai: Dubai Police traced and rescued a woman in critical condition after an emergency call from Australia raised concerns for her safety, with a recent photograph and the help of a building security guard provi»»»

Humidity will increase overnight, bringing a chance of mist to some coastal areas Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Saturday as convective clouds develop over eastern areas during the afternoon, while temperatures gradually rise across the country. The National Centre of Meteorology forecas»»»

London: Oil prices fell in trading on Friday but remained on track for weekly gains of more than 6% amid renewed escalation between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.24%, to $95.29 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped 54 cents, or 0.59%, to $90.76. Br»»»

The pact tests sovereignty, energy security and the limits of state-backed investment The US-Venezuela oil agreement matters for reasons extending far beyond the 65 billion barrels covered by it. The deal could change how governments secure foreign resources, blur the boundary between state power a»»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 4 (SANA) UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Friday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to end escalation, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral relations. The two leaders stressed t»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has rejected Iran's justification for attacks on its territory, saying the allegations have no legal basis and cannot absolve Tehran of responsibility under international law. In two identical letters sent to HE United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and HE P»»»

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday evening on several areas in south Lebanon and, for the first time in three months, an area in West Bekaa. It said the strikes came in response to an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah at its forces in the so-called security zone in south Leba»»»

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, has rejected what he described as the Iranian side’s selective use of an operational security assessment to challenge Qatar’s account of Iranian attacks on its territo»»»

Share: A satellite image shows damage at the Ali al-Taher ridge near Nabatiah, Lebanon, March 8, 2026. © 2026 Planet Labs PBC via Reuters Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-ali»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent two identical letters to Secretary-General of the United Nations, HEAntónio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for September, HEJérôme Bonafont, in response to a letter from the Chargé d'»»»

Leaders review bilateral cooperation, regional developments, efforts towards lasting peace Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from President of the Republic of Türkiye His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the call, the two lea»»»

President Trump named Adam Telle as Acting Secretary of the Army, replacing Dan Driscoll, who resigned after months of quiet but fierce clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. So who is the man now taking over?A political operator, not a career soldier: Telle has no documented military service»»»

Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-aligned Shiite group did not confirm losing the highland, which sits around 10 kilometres from the border with Israel and was pummelled »»»

Quick-thinking child and grandmother contained blaze before it spread, officials say Ajman: Ajman Civil Defence has honored a nine-year-old boy for his quick thinking and courage after he helped prevent a house fire from spreading. The General Directorate of Civil Defence in Ajman recognized Rashid»»»

The 238km railway will connect Sohar with the UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Muscat: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has ratified an agreement between Sultanate and the UAE to develop a railway connection between the two countries, clearing another formal step for the $2.5 billion Hafeet»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he intends to present Europe with a belated bill for billions of dollars Washington spent arming Ukraine under his predecessor, Joe Biden. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump renewed his criticism of the scale of the Biden administration’s support for Kie»»»

The farm produces about seven bottles of donkey milk a week, all distributed for free Beirut: If there were hotel stars for donkeys, Hussein Amhaz’s farm in eastern Lebanon might have a strong claim to five. His 24 donkeys have their own care team, special food, regular cleaning and a veterinarian »»»

Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force. Having launched»»»

The Sultan of Oman will visit Britain for a three-day state visit next month as the Arab nation that controls the southern shore of the Strait of Hormuz comes under pressure from both the U.S. and Iran. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Windsor Castle from Oct»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs»»»