Over 44,000 travelers in UAE to be repatriated: Al Jazeera
Dubai: Al Jazeera reported that tens of thousands of travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be repatriated in successive phases, the country’s Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri says. The first phase includes 17,498 passengers on 60 flights operated by national carrie»»»
Israel army says killed Iran Quds Force officer responsible for Lebanon
The Israeli military said it killed a senior commander of Iran's elite Quds Force on Tuesday in a strike on Tehran, adding that he was responsible for its operations in Lebanon. "Earlier today, the Israeli Air Force... struck and eliminated the temporary commander of the Lebanon Corps of the Irania»»»
Minnesota files suit against federal government for Medicaid funds - UPI.com
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing in February. Ellison announced Monday that he's suing the federal government for withholding state Medicaid funds. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -»»»
Sheikh Mohammed honours Dubai Quran Award winners
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured a distinguished group of participants in the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, celebrating outstanding Qur’anic voices from across the world during the holy month»»»
Company registrations rise 35% compared with 2019 — department
AMMAN — The number of companies registered in the Kingdom during the first two months of 2026 rose by 35 per cent compared with the same period in 2019 and by 0.6 per cent compared with 2025, official data showed on Tuesday.Figures issued by the Companies Control Department indicated that 1,316 com»»»
Saudi Arabia halts some operations at massive Ras Tanura refinery
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's energy ministry said some operations at its massive Ras Tanura refinery on the Gulf coast had been halted on Monday, following an attack that caused a fire at the complex.The Ras Tanura facility along the kingdom's eastern Gulf coast is home to one of the large»»»
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, after the country barred the US from using its military bases as part of its operation in Iran. In comments at the White House, Trump said Spain had been "terrible" and suggested "we're going to cut off all trade". "We don't wan»»»
Macron says US, Israel acted 'outside international law' in Iran strikes
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the United States and Israel's military operations in Iran were conducted "outside international law", but placed primary blame on the Islamic republic. "The United States of America and Israel decided to launch military operations, conducted outsi»»»
Germany's Merz seeks end to Iran war 'soon' as oil prices rise - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The cost of war with Iran and increased U.S. tariffs appeared»»»
Israeli attacks on Lebanon displace more than 58,000 in two days, authorities say
Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel, dragging Lebanon into the US-Israeli-Iran conflict. According to the Lebanese health ministry, »»»
'Strangely normal': As war rages in Iran, daily life in UAE remains 'orderly, calm'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Susan Marie Ossman, anthropologist, artist, historian, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor of Movements, Spaces and Cultural Practices Affiliationat NYU Abu Dhabi. As war rages in Iran and across the Middle East, Professor Ossman's classes have moved»»»
Israel says will strike Hezbollah until group disarmed
Israel's military chief on Tuesday said his forces would keep attacking Hezbollah until the Iran-backed Lebanese group was disarmed, as the war in the Middle East raged for a fourth day. "We are determined to eliminate the threat Hezbollah poses and will not stop until this organization is disarmed»»»
Several projectiles fired from Lebanon towards Israel
Several projectiles were fired from Lebanon towards Israel on Tuesday but a majority of them were intercepted, the Israeli military said, as Israel vowed to attack the Lebanese group Hezbollah until it was disarmed. "Several projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory were identifi»»»
Macron says Hezbollah made 'grave mistake', warns against Israeli ground op
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East. Noting that the war had spread to Lebanon, Macron said the Iran-backed militant Hez»»»
Macron says France is sending its aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, its air assets, and its frigate escort to set sail for the Mediterranean following the situation in the Middle East, he said on Tuesday in an address to the nation. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tu»»»
Prime Minister receives call from Luxembourg's Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of Luxembourg HE Luc Frieden, . During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its ser»»»
Fire reported near US Consulate in Dubai: Dubai Media Office
Doha: The Dubai Media Office on X said that, “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained.” “Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported,” it added.»»»
Fire caused by drone near US Consulate in Dubai extinguished
Authorities in Dubai succeeded in extinguishing a limited fire in the vicinity of the US Consulate in Dubai resulting from a drone targeting operation, and the incident did not result in any injuries. Huda AtaSpecial to Gulf NewsHuda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.Show MoreRelated To»»»
Qatar sends 2nd identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
New York: The State of Qatar sent on Tuesday a second identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michae»»»
Electro-Alfa International goes public on the BSE, following the IPO worth RON 579.64 million
Electro-Alfa International, whose technical solutions are manufactured in its four state-ofthe-art factories in Botoșani, Romania, is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol EAI. The company’s market capitalization at the IPO price of RON 8.85 per share— the maximum price within the of»»»
Trump administration reverses course on law firms - UPI.com
The Department of Justice reversed course on four law firms it has been battling for nearly a year. The four firms challenged the Trump administration's executive orders against them. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- After asking to drop its appeal on a day earlier, the Dep»»»
It's business as usual in DIFC as community members return to office
Dubai International Financial Centre asked community members and entities, on Tuesday, to continue to follow internal protocols and business continuity plans in the coming days as people resume office-based working arrangements. It added on its social media channels: “Community members are requeste»»»
Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, moves to create buffer zone
Dubai: Israel said on Tuesday it had expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon and was moving to establish a buffer zone along the border, as fighting with Hezbollah intensified amid a widening regional conflict. The Israeli military said troops had advanced beyond five existing positions »»»
Qatar resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar is resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that the attacks to which the country was s»»»
India warns 'serious' economic risk from Mideast war
NEW DELHI — India warned Tuesday that war in the Middle East threatens the safety of its 10 million citizens in the region and could seriously disrupt the country's economy.India, the world's most populous nation and fastest growing major economy, relies heavily on oil imports.New Delhi's foreign m»»»
Ukrainian Paralympians barred from wearing ‘political’ uniform
Ukraine’s national team has been forced to urgently replace its ceremonial uniforms for the Winter Paralympics in Italy after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) rejected a design featuring a map of the country based on Kiev’s territorial claims. The uniform design featured a map that incl»»»