Gulf News 4m

Received an emergency alert while shopping? The first minutes are critical — here’s what to do.

As part of Phase Two of the #OurCommunityIsPrepared campaign, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC), in collaboration with strategic partners, is guiding residents on how to respond to emergency alerts in public spaces and shopping malls. Stay calm, act quicklyWheth»»»

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Libya Herald 59m

Libya’s proposed Science and Technology City can reduce oil dependence, create jobs for youth and support local innovation

The Media Office of Libya’s Science and Technology City announced last Tuesday (31 March) that the project was established by Cabinet Resolution No. 486 of 2021 as a financially and administratively independent scientific institution. The city is to be established in the municipality of Swani Bin A»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions: Al-Futaisi to Libya Herald

Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions, Dr Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, head of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), said in an exclusive statement to . The statement came on the back of a dialogue session organized by the NESDB,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New term, new reality: How schools are rewriting the rules of learning

For Indian schools, March and April usually signal a season of fresh beginnings. A new academic year brings with it renewed energy, new classrooms, new goals, and the familiar excitement of welcoming students back to school. This year, however, the start of the academic session has unfolded very di»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Sisi hopes Trump will save Egypt from Iran war fallout

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had good reason to issue his latest appeal to US President Donald Trump to end the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nevertheless, his doing so raised eyebrows. El-Sisi banked on Trump last year as Israel finally brought its ferocious war on Gaza to an end after t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defense forces intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones on April 4

The UAE Air Defense Forces (April 4, 2026) intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones originating from Iran. Since the start of Iran's brazen attacks, the UAE Air Defense Forces have intercepted 498 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2,141 drones. The Ministry of Defense affirms that »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Missing church this Easter? Bishop shares message of hope and peace

Dubai: Churches in Dubai have shifted holy week and Easter services online, with in-person gatherings temporarily suspended. In a message to the Catholic community, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia, has expressed solidarity during one of the most significant days in the C»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Libya and Turkey discuss increasing flights, including to Sebha

The Minister of Transport, and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, met in Tripoli last Wednesday (1 April) with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begiç, in the context of supporting travel and enhancing trade between the two countries. The Tripoli government said the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Police warn of fake insurance companies targeting residents on social media

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing wave of fraudulent insurance companies, urging the public to verify licences and official documentation before making any payments. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The alert comes as part o»»»

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France24 2h

Trump seeks massive $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war

Engaged in a costly war against Iran, the White House unveiled its proposed budget for 2027 on Friday, asking Congress to increase the United States’ already massive defence spending by more than 40 percent over the course of a year. This would be a record in the country's recent history if Co»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai delivers urgent medical aid to Gaza

Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the delivery of urgent medical supplies to Gaza. Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF), DXBH coo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi strengthens emergency readiness with new app

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, in partnership with the Emergency, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi, has launched the Community Responder application on official app stores. The move marks the second phase of the Our Community is Ready campaign, aimed at strength»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE confirms stable food supplies and no shortages as over 12,000 inspections enforce consumer protection

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that there are no indicators of shortages in goods or disruptions to supply chains, emphasising that the daily import of food commodities is proceeding as normal. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Al-Rahi says Iran violating sovereignty through Hezbollah, slams Israeli attacks

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Saturday said Iran is violating Lebanon's sovereignty "through Hezbollah," in comments related to the war that has been raging since March 2. "Our hearts ache for the victims of the war imposed on Lebanon by Hezbollah and Israel, for the displaced, for the dest»»»

Gulf News 3h

How a family trip turned into Dh20m for this Kerala entrepreneur

Dubai: Shamon Shaji, a 32-year-old entrepreneur from India, has never imagined that a casual family trip to Dubai would lead to a life-changing windfall. During a trip to visit his in-laws, the business owner has come across Big Ticket and decided to try his luck. “My in-laws live in Dubai, so we v»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Astronomer predicts likely Eid Al Adha date in UAE

Abu Dhabi: Eid Al Adha, one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, according to astronomical calculations, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astron»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sheikh Mohamed receives DR Congo President Tshisekedi, discuss economic ties and regional security

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, »»»

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Naharnet 4h

Middle East war: Global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - More ships pass Hormuz - A French-owned and a Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of ships to have transited the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. The passage, a vital route for oil and liquified natu»»»

24 News Agency 4h

Kyrgyzstan and Russia discuss expansion of cooperation in agro-industrial sector - | 24.KG

Erlist Akunbekov, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Oksana Lut, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, and Sergei Dankvert, Head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision met in Moscow. According to the Cabinet of »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Uninsured driver ordered to pay Dh28,000 after causing Abu Dhabi traffic accident

Abu Dhabi: A man driving an uninsured car has been ordered by the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court to pay Dh28,000 in compensation after causing a traffic accident that damaged a woman’s vehicle. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»

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RT 4h

‘Iran is the victim’: Jeffrey Sachs disputes Trump’s address on RT’s Sanchez Effect

Iran is a victim of illegal aggression by the US and Israel, prominent American economist Jeffrey Sachs has told RT’s Sanchez Effect, rejecting Washington’s claims that Tehran was seeking a nuclear weapon. Speaking with host Rick Sanchez on Thursday, Sachs lambasted US President Donald Trump’s spee»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Raising ‘ausome’ children: Inside the autism journey of UAE families

Dubai: In homes across the UAE, families raising children with autism are discovering that their journeys, while often filled with challenges, are also filled with hope. This World Autism Month, parents in Dubai have shared to Gulf News how their children have transformed their lives, teaching them»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Trump Seeks $152 Mn to Revive Alcatraz as Federal Prison

US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use. The funding request, included in the White House's proposed 2027 budget, would cover the first year»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai road works to disrupt traffic on Al Khaleej Street

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion on Al Khaleej Street due to scheduled road works. The diversion will affect the stretch between Cairo Street Roundabout and Al Wahida Street Roundabout, heading towards the Al Mamzar area. Get updated faster and»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

LIVE UPDATES: Iran downs two US warplanes as Middle East conflict intensifies

Doha, Qatar: Iranian and American forces raced each other Saturday to recover a crew member of the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war. Tehran said it had shot down the F-15 warplane, while US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump seeks $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war drives costs

US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments. The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 percent in a single year»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Artemis Astronauts More than Halfway to Moon, Putting Earth in Rearview

The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby, with NASA releasing initial images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft. Astronaut Christina Koch said the crew had a collective "expression of joy" up»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Artemis astronauts more than halfway to the Moon, putting Earth in rearview

Houston: The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby, with NASA releasing initial images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft. Astronaut Christina Koch said the crew had a collective "expression o»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Italian Prime Minister to visit Qatar today: Embassy

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of Italy, HE Giorgia Meloni, will be in Doha this morning, April 4, 2026, as part of a Gulf tour, the Embassy announced. The Embassy stated that, "The visit by the Prime Minister of Italy, HE Giorgia Meloni, expresses solidarity and friendship with the State of Qatar." M»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Report: Armed Forces Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025

In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Report: Military Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025

In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Hamas Hopes Pressure Will Amend Gaza Disarmament Plan

Hamas is pressing mediators to secure changes to a plan presented more than a week ago by Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the “Board of Peace,” which calls for the full disarmament of Gaza without exception. A Hamas delegation in Cairo is holding intensive talks with Palestinian factio»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

'Extraordinary' views of home as astronauts head towards the Moon

Houston: As Artemis 2 astronauts forged Friday on their lunar mission, NASA released initial images taken ahead from inside the Orion spacecraft, including a full portrait of Earth featuring its deep blue oceans and billowing clouds. After a flurry of high-stakes activity including a dramatic blast»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Israeli Army: Hezbollah Disarmament Needs Full Occupation of Lebanon

A senior Israeli military commander said on Friday that disarming Hezbollah was not part of the current war objectives, and that the army’s plan instead focused on razing entire villages in southern Lebanon and forcibly displacing residents to create a buffer zone imposing a new border reality. Def»»»

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France24 7h

Two US fighter jets downed in Mideast, one crew member rescued

A US fighter jet was shot down over Iranian airspace on Friday, triggering a search operation by Washington which rescued one crew member. A second US Air Force aircraft went down later in the day, according to a US official. The whereabouts of any other crew were not immediately known. A US f»»»

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Sputnik 7h

Restoration of Aluminum Production at EGA Plant in UAE May Take Up to 12 Months – Company

The restoration of aluminum production at Abu Dhabi plant of the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) company, the largest aluminum producer in the Middle East, may take up to 12 months, EGA said. On March 28, the government of Abu Dhabi said that six people were injured as a result of debris from an in»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Iran conflict: Debris from aerial interception hits Dubai Internet City building

Authorities responded to a minor incident in Dubai Internet City after debris from an aerial interception fell on the facade of the Oracle building, the Dubai Media Office said. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported and the situation was quickly brought under control Earlier, authoriti»»»

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24 News Agency 9h

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agree on joint border patrols - | 24.KG

Two meetings of border representatives of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan were held at the initiative of the Kyrgyz side. The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The first meeting took place at Samarkandek border outpost of Batken border detachment with the participation of representati»»»

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24 News Agency 9h

CIS Defense Ministers discuss military cooperation in Moscow - | 24.KG

The 86th meeting of the Council of CIS Defense Ministers was held in Moscow, chaired by Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. The Commonwealth Executive Committee website says. Major General Ruslan Mukambetov, Minister of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the Council’s work. The m»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Iran conflict: Debris from aerial interception hits Dubai Marina building

Dubai: Authorities responded to an incident in Dubai Marina after debris from an aerial interception struck the facade of a building, the Dubai Media Office said. Officials confirmed that the situation was brought under control, with no reports of injuries or fire. Get updated faster and for FREE: »»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE weather forecast: Rising temperatures; rain, strong winds ahead

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Saturday, with temperatures set to rise slightly before unsettled conditions bring a chance of rain and stronger winds in the days ahead, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Get updated faster and for FREE: Downloa»»»

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Ya Libnan 11h

Lebanon’s displaced face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions – Ya Libnan

Share: Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP A growing number of Shiite families displaced by the war in Lebanon say they’re being pushed out of towns where they feel unwelcome over the suspicion that they may be Hezbollah members By : BA»»»

Gulf News 11h

Dubai’s KHDA, UAE schools respond after IGCSE, A Level, IB exam cancellations

Dubai: For thousands of students across the UAE who have spent a long time preparing for high-stakes international examinations, the news recently arrived in waves. First the IB. Then Cambridge, Pearson and OxfordAQA. One by one, the major exam boards have confirmed that traditional in-person writt»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Hide, find water: US ex-pilot details how to survive being shot down

As American forces race against time and Iran's military to locate a missing fighter jet crew reportedly shot down Friday, a retired Air Force general told AFP what it takes to hide and survive if parachuted into enemy territory. "You're like, 'Oh my God, I was in a fighter jet two minutes ago, fly»»»

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Gulf News 13h

China says peace talks between Afghanistan, Pakistan are advancing

BEIJING: Peace talks between Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China's government said Friday, two days after those countries resumed conversations following weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds. “The consultation process is being steadily implemented and advanced,»»»

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UPI 13h

Trump requests $152M to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - UPI.com

The funds are included in the Trump administration's 2027 federal budget proposal. The Trump administration has requested $152 million to reopen the prison on Alcatraz Island, which he first directed his administration to do in May 2025. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI)»»»

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Ya Libnan 16h

Live Updates: U.S. fighter jet shot down by Iran, 1 crew member rescued by US forces – Ya Libnan

Share: What to know about the Iran war today: A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down by Iran and a crew member was rescued by American forces, U.S. officials told CBS News. U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News Iran’s claim that it shot down an American fighter jet. Images posted on social media and»»»

Gulf News 16h

Flying from UAE? 42 Air India, Air India Express flights to West Asia on April 4

Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 42 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on April 4, 2026. This includes 26 non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE, subject to slot availability and other operational conditions at departure airports. All flig»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Dubai property market tops Dh176bn on strong investor demand

Dubai: Dubai’s property market maintained strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with total sales reaching Dh176.7 billion across nearly 48,000 transactions, reflecting continued investor appetite and steady price growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data fro»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Gargash: Iran missile attacks show ‘arrogance, not strength’

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has criticised arguments put forward by former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a recent article published in the US magazine Foreign Affairs, saying they overlook fundamental facts and Iran’s continued hostile be»»»

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