Give back this Ramadan: ‘Share the Joy, Give a Toy’ returns
Dubai: As the spirit of Ramadan gathers communities together across the UAE, Landmark Leisure has announced the revival of its much-loved campaign to spread happiness among children in need. In partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent and the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (IA»»»
UAE schools and universities to continue distance learning amid Iranian aggression
Abu Dhabi: Students in the UAE schools and universities will continue to learn classes online amid the blatant Iranian aggression on the country, the UAE government clarified on Wednesday. The education process continues uninterrupted through the activation of remote learning systems, a top officia»»»
UAE processes 30,913 travellers amid air traffic suspension
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has completed travel procedures for 30,913 passengers across the country’s airports, working in coordination with relevant authorities to manage the impact of temporary flight suspensions. The passengers were processe»»»
UAE opens safe air corridors: Airlines to operate 48 flights per hour, says Minister
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has opened safe air corridors in coordination with Gulf countries, with a current handling capacity of 48 flights per hour, as part of measures to ensure continuity of economic and tourism activity amid ongoing regional developments, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy»»»
flydubai partially resumes flights as limited services operate
Dubai: flydubai’s schedule has partially resumed on March 3, with limited flights operating from Terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The airline said it is prioritising customers who are affected by the disruption. “This is an evolving situation, which we continue to monitor clo»»»
UAE processes 30,913 travellers amid air traffic suspension
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced that, in coordination with the relevant authorities across the country, it has successfully completed travel procedures—through the issuance of visas and the processing of travel transactions—for approximately 30,9»»»
Ajman issues new decree setting fees and deposits for rental dispute cases
Dubai: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has issued Emiri Decree No. (2) of 2026 regulating fees for lawsuits and applications submitted to the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre in the emirate. Under the decree, the centre will collect p»»»
HoR unofficial meeting rejects new import taxes and foreign exchange bureaux – calls for monitored unified budget
In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) rejected the newly introduced and controversial import taxes as invalid, declaring them null and void. The statement by the ga»»»
Far from home, Indian students in UAE stay calm, feel safe and choose to remain together
Dubai: For a group of Indian students studying in the UAE right now, the past few days have been unlike anything they expected when they arrived here. Despite all of that, most of them want to stay. They feel safe. And they have no plans to leave. Ask any of them how they are coping, and the answer»»»
We still have no idea where this war is heading
It is only day three of the new war between the United States, Israel and Iran. It is already a regional war, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states who are US allies as well as Iran's neighbours across the Gulf. The United Kingdom has dropped its refusal to allow the US to use its bases. The »»»
Dubai taxi and limousine ridership record impressive growth
Dubai: Dubai’s taxi and limousine sectors recorded remarkable growth in 2025, reflecting the city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and passenger-centric mobility. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that taxi ridership rose 4.2% to 209 million passengers, while the E-hail li»»»
Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’
London: US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was “not like it used to be”, in an interview to British daily newspaper The Sun, amid a major transatlantic fall out over US-Israeli strikes against Iran. “This was the most solid relationship of all»»»
Qatar cutting off world’s largest LNG production fuels gas disruptions in Europe
Dubai: European natural gas prices are surging after Qatar halted production at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas plant following Iranian drone attacks, raising concerns over global supply security tied to Gulf exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Benchmark»»»
UAE intercepts 186 ballistic missiles and 812 drones
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is at the highest level of readiness and possesses the capabilities required to defend its territory regardless of how long the regional escalation continues, the Ministry of Defence said during a government media briefing on the latest developments. Brig. Staff Pilot Abdulnasir »»»
Lime introduces monthly subscriptions for frequent riders
Lime has announced the launch of LimePrime, its new monthly subscription plan aimed at frequent users. The company says the new offer is designed to provide more predictable pricing through fixed-fare rides, alongside additional benefits. LimePrime complements the existing LimePass prepaid minute p»»»
What to Know About the US Airbase in Bahrain Just Struck by Iran
An IRGC drone and missile barrage hit Bahrain’s Isa Air Base early Tuesday, with three missiles and 20 drones used to obliterate the base’s main command and headquarters building and fuel tanks, per IRNA. Not to be confused with Naval Support Activity Bahrain, the US Navy’s regional HQ, which has a»»»
Türkiye Says It’s Engaging with All Sides to End Iran War, Resume Diplomacy
Türkiye is engaging with all parties to find a way to end the war in Iran and return to negotiations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that Ankara was also in talks with Oman on the matter as the Gulf nation works for the same goal. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»
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British Embassy in UAE announces emergency helplines for urgent consular aid
Abu Dhabi: The British Embassy in the UAE on Tuesday announced emergency helpline numbers for British nationals requiring urgent consular assistance amid blatant Iran aggression on the country. The embassy made the announcement on Tuesday as it also called on British nationals to register their pre»»»
Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
Europe knew this may be coming. For weeks, leaders and policy makers watched the US military build-up in the Middle East. They heard the threats of the Trump administration to Tehran: Give up all nuclear aspirations - or else! But since the US-Israeli attack started on Iran three days ago, this con»»»
Just stay put: Philippines president advises OFWs amid ongoing Middle East tensions
Dubai: As tensions rise across parts of the Middle East, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to “stay put” and prioritise safety while efforts to organise repatriation continue. In a briefing, Marcos has noted that the situation on the ground remai»»»
UAE influencer Khalid Al Ameri comes down hard on fear-driven, clickbait articles: 'UAE puts the safety and protection of people as its priority'
Dubai: UAE influencer and media personality Khalid Al Ameri on Tuesday shared a powerful message of calm and unity, pointing to the country’s leadership and the sense of safety residents continue to feel. In a video posted on social media, Al Ameri highlighted footage of the UAE leaders walking thr»»»
Wataniya Takaful, PitStop360 partner with Policybazaar.ae on service-led auto cover
Policybazaar.ae, attempting to position motor insurance Dubai as something that follows drivers beyond the policy purchase, has announced the launch of ‘Wataniya Takaful – PB Auto Care (Pitstop P360)’. This launch has come in a partnership with ‘PitStop 360’ of Pitstop Automotive Services LLC and W»»»
PM: State keen on empowering private sector as key development partner
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s directives to the government prioritize investment and foreign trade as fundamental pillars for achieving a strong economic leap, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Madbouly was speaking during a meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, to review the investment ministry»»»
IAEA confirms damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear site — here’s what we know
Dubai: Damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment site has been confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency, which said entrance buildings were hit but no radiological impact was expected. The development underscores the expanding scope of a conflict that has spread beyond Iran’s borders in»»»
US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo
The US has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of fuelling the conflict in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting has persisted despite a US-brokered peace deal in December between the Congolese and Rwandan governments aimed at en»»»
Sharjah announces reopening date for Muwaileh Commercial Park
Dubai: Sharjah City Municipality has announced that Muwaileh Commercial Park will reopen starting March 12, 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 3, through the municipality’s official social media channels. In February, the municipality had confirmed that the public park would be tempo»»»
France to expand nuclear arsenal – Macron
France will expand its nuclear arsenal as part of the nation’s new nuclear strategy, President Emmanuel Macron has said. He argued that the nation can only ensure its security by being “feared.” The announcement came during a keynote speech given by Macron on Monday at a military base hosting the c»»»
UAE’s Etihad, Emirates extend flight suspensions; special repatriation flights continue
Abu Dhabi: All scheduled Emirates flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until 11:59 pm UAE time on March 4, due to airspace closures across the region. And all Etihad’s scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until UAE time on Thursday, March 5. Both airlines have i»»»
Dubai’s ‘Most Noble Number’ auction to raise funds to fight child hunger
Dubai: The ‘Most Noble Number’ charity auction will take place on March 7 in support of the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign, a Ramadan initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to help rescue five million chil»»»
Drones hit US embassy in Riyadh as vengeful Iran targets Mideast cities
New strikes were reported Tuesday across the Middle East, including Israeli bombardment on Lebanon and a drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. The conflict started with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which sparked retaliatory Iranian attacks across t»»»
Iranians in Dubai express gratitude: 'We are blessed to be in the UAE'
Dubai: Iranians living in Dubai say they feel protected and grateful for the UAE’s safety, even as they hope for peace back home. Iranian businessman Navid Hamedi calls the UAE “incredible.” Actor Soroush Helali says he would always choose Dubai over returning to Belgium, since he holds his passpor»»»
Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike against a military facility in Kuwait on Sunday, the US has confirmed. US Central Command originally said three soldiers died in the incident but officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to their»»»
UAE authorities contain fire caused by drone debris in Fujairah port
Fujairah, UAE: The authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah have confirmed that the sounds heard today, March 3, 2026, in various areas of the emirate were the result of successful air defense interception operations. In a statement posted on X by the Fujairah Media Office, relevant authorities respo»»»
Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'
The US strikes on Iran may be the biggest story around the world, but in Texas – where voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select the Democratic and Republican nominees in November's midterm congressional elections – it appears mostly to be an afterthought. At least for now. At a banquet hall in»»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to ban import of vehicles without catalytic converters - | 24.KG
It is planned to ban the import of vehicles not equipped with catalytic converters to Kyrgyzstan. Member of Parliament Adilet Belekov presented the bill at a meeting of the Committee on Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Prevention of Parliament. According to the bill’s initiator, catalytic conver»»»
National Assembly Chair Nazarayan: March 3 - Day to Cherish Freedom
“For us Bulgarians, March 3 is the day of freedom - a freedom we must cherish every moment, because it was won through the self-sacrifice of thousands of our own and foreign heroes who gave their lives so that Bulgaria could be free today,” Raya Nazarayan, Chair of the 51st National Assembly, wrote»»»
Drone attacks disrupt Amazon Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain
Abu Dhabi – Manama, March 3 (SANA) Amazon said some of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged in drone attacks, causing significant disruptions to cloud services and affecting financial institutions and other clients that rely on them.The company said restoring full o»»»
Kyrgyzstan to evacuate citizens via Oman, first charter flights approved - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov announced ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are unable to return home due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. According to the president, a ban on takeoffs and landings in the United Arab Emirates forced authorities to seek alternative eva»»»
Iranian Red Crescent Society Says at Least 787 People in Iran Killed in US-Israeli Airstrikes
Airstrikes by the United States and Israel have killed at least 787 people in Iran since the start of the war, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said Tuesday. It offered the toll in a message on X. Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting tar»»»
Philippine schools in Middle East remain safe amid blatant Iranian aggression
Dubai: Philippine schools overseas (PSOs) across the Middle East remain safe and operational despite escalating tensions involving Iran, according to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). The assurance has been issued as several countries in the region have heightened security measures in res»»»
Patriarch: Bulgaria's Freedom Marks Efforts, Aspirations, Self-Sacrifice of Thousands of Bulgarians during Five Centuries of Ottoman Rule
Bulgaria’s freedom, which dawned on March 3, 1878, marks the efforts, aspirations and self-sacrifice of thousands of Bulgarians during the five centuries of Ottoman rule, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil told BTA. He led a thanksgiving prayer service for the Liberation of Bulgar»»»
Israel Orders Troops to Seize New Positions in Lebanon
Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized Israeli forces to advance and take contr»»»
Kuwait firms win more business but struggle to keep pace
Dubai: Kuwait’s non-oil private sector gathered fresh momentum in February, with new orders expanding at the fastest pace in 15 months and output growth accelerating in response to stronger demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The S&P Global Kuwait Purchasing Manage»»»
Parkonic announces new paid parking at neighbourhood mall
Dubai: Parkonic has activated paid parking at The Ribbon Mall in Al Hebiah First, Dubai Motor City. Visitors can park free for the first two hours, after which charges apply at Dh10 per hour. The rollout adds to Parkonic’s growing network across the city. The company recently introduced paid parkin»»»
UAE President, Canada PM discuss regional escalation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, during which they discussed the serious escalation unfolding in the region and its implications for regional security and stability. During the call, the »»»
No fees. No aadditional pplications. Just one extra month: Qatar’s new visa move explained
The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has extended all categories of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiration for one month, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the possibility of further extensions depending on developments. The extension will be processed automatically thr»»»
Government Communications Office issues fact check on reports shared online
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has shared another fact check report debunking false information circulating on social media regarding the current events in the country. In a infograph, GCO picked two false piece of misinformation being widely shared online. It stated that r»»»
Historic first: Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council
Dubai: United States First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday, marking the first time a US First Lady has chaired the powerful 15-member body. The session focused on children and education in conflict zones and was convened as the United»»»