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Flying from UAE today? Check flight status, timings, destinations and rebooking

Air travel in the UAE continues under a reduced schedule due to ongoing regional airspace restrictions. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are operating limited flights to key destinations, with passengers advised to check their flight status, ensure bookings are confirmed, and follow offic»»»

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CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams for UAE and Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the cancellation of Class XII board examinations for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The decision follows a review of the feasibility of conducting exams in these countries, taking into account »»»

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Gulf News 53m

US‑Israel war with Iran Day 16: What UAE residents need to know today

Authorities across the UAE have issued a series of updates covering arrests related to online misinformation, security incidents, public safety guidance and service changes. Here are the key developments residents should be aware of. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defences respond to missile threat, residents urged to stay safe

The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that air defense systems are actively responding to a missile threat targeting the country. Authorities have urged all residents and citizens to remain in safe locations and follow official updates through government websites and verified channels. Emergenc»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia announces deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrims' departures ahead of Hajj season

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced key deadlines for the current Umrah season, including the final dates for visa issuance, entry and departure of pilgrims. The ministry said the last day for issuing Umrah visas will be the first of Shawwal, while pilgrims must enter the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gargash says UAE exercises restraint despite 1909 Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, stressed that the country has the right to defend itself against the imposed terrorist aggression, while continuing to exercise restraint and prioritise stability and diplomatic solutions. Also Read: US-Israel war on Iran day 16»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

French plan to end Lebanon war includes recognition of Israel – Ya Libnan

Share: President Macron during a G7 meeting last week. Photo: Gonzalo Fuentes / Pool / AFP via Getty Images The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar »»»

Gulf News 2h

Resident families in UAE to get free Fazaa membership for Year of the Family

Fazaa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, has announced the launch of a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships to resident families in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with the “Year of the Family 2026.” The initiative stems from the vision of the UAE governmen»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai Chambers’ Building Materials Group hosts ‘Solidarity Suhoor’ expressing unity, gratitude in UAE leadership

Dubai: Building materials businessmen, industry executives, and prominent Emirati figures have gathered in Dubai for a “Solidarity Suhoor” to express gratitude, trust, love, and faith for the UAE leadership and reaffirm their confidence in the country’s stability and future growth. The gathering, h»»»

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BBC 3h

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her

Ann Grosmaire was shot dead by her boyfriend not long after turning 19. Nearly 16 years on, Ann's mother Kate says she's forgiven the man who took her daughter's life. "Forgiveness allowed us to move forward and heal," she says. "Do we continue to feel grief? "Of course we do. But we aren't impriso»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Digital knowledge is a child’s right and a national responsibility

Every generation grows up in a world shaped by the tools and knowledge of its time. Today’s children are growing up in a digital world that influences how they learn, how they communicate and how they understand the realities around them. If we recognise education as a fundamental right of every ch»»»

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UPI 4h

FCC's Carr issues license threat over Iran war coverage - UPI.com

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr on Saturday threatened the broadcasting licenses of news organizations broadcasting "fake news" about the war in Iran, echoing complaints from other members of the Trump administration about reports on the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE arrests 25 for spreading misleading content on defence, military acts

Abu Dhabi: UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the arrest of a further group of 25 individuals of various nationalities. The accused have been referred for an expedited trial for publishing misleading content on digital platforms that harms national defence measures and glori»»»

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BBC 4h

Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win

Hollywood stars are gearing up for Sunday night's Oscars, in an exciting year for the awards race where several categories are too close to call. Political thriller One Battle After Another is the favourite to win best picture, but it faces tough competition from vampire horror Sinners, which has a»»»

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BBC 5h

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

Warning - this article contains a graphic description of the aftermath of an explosion. As Israel continues to attack targets connected to Hezbollah in Lebanon, the BBC visited the remains of a home where eight members of a family, including three children, were killed in a strike. The yellow flag »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai property demand holds steady despite Middle East conflict

Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

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UPI 6h

N. Korea launches series of missiles in show of force - UPI.com

North Korea on Saturday staged another of its show-of-force ballistic missile launches -- pictured is one launch during a test in December -- that sent 10 missiles off its west coast, which traveled more than 200 miles and landed just outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan»»»

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BBC 6h

Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of attempting to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause "even greater destruction" in his country. He said Ukraine needed air-defence systems regardless of what was happening elsewhere. The US-Israeli war with Iran has led to many air-d»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Airways updates flight destinations for March 15 until 18

Doha: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flight schedule in the coming days to support passengers who have been affected by the current disruption, and to help them reunite »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Several insurers are bracing for losses from escalating Iran-US war

Dubai: Insurers covering ships, aircraft and political violence risks are facing rising exposure from the Iran-U.S. conflict, though losses are expected to remain manageable for large global players, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Al Manar 6h

Israeli war jets raid the outskirts of Khiam town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli war jets raid the outskirts of Khiam town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 14-03-2026 23:18 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli war»»»

Qatar Tribune 7h

QC set to launch ‘27th Night Challenge’ today

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) will launch the ‘27th Night Challenge’ on Sunday evening under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, in what is expected to be the largest fundraising event on YouTube dedicated to life-saving medical i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

QF’s Awsaj Academy students continue learning from home

Tribune News Network Doha As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of s»»»

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Al Manar 7h

“In defense of Lebanon and its people, since 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged in direct clashes with Israeli enemy forces in the city of Khiam, using light and medium weapons and rocket-propelled grenades. The clashes are ongoing as of the time of this statement,” statement 46 mentioned - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “In defense of Lebanon and its people, since 9:20 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged in direct c»»»

Al Manar 7h

Israeli media: Hezbollah has carried out approximately 50 attacks, and the day is not yet over - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Hezbollah has carried out approximately 50 attacks, and the day is not yet over 14-03-2026 23:00 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Qatar Tribune 7h

Security situation is stable: Minister

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

HMC assures steady medicine supply with strategic stockpile

QNA Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has affirmed that it is committed to constantly securing patients’ needs for medicines through a sustainable strategic stockpile. Executive Director of Pharmacy at HMC Dr Ameena Jesaimani said the corporation is keen to ensure that all patients have uninterr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Philippines, Qatar step up support for Filipinos as regional tensions rise

Darlene Regis As tensions in the region continue following Iranian strikes affecting parts of the Gulf since February 28, the governments of the Philippines and Qatar have taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the Filipino community in Qatar. The Philippine Embassy in Qatar announced o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

MoPH issues autism support guide to help families cope

QNA 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 instruction»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Judicial work to continue remotely with full efficiency: SJC confirms

QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has affirmed that judicial work will continue efficiently amid the current conditions through the constant convening of judicial hearings at courts virtually. It clarified that by operating the remote litigation system, this approach ensures the continuo»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Conflicting reports on 'French plan' to end Lebanon war

France's foreign ministry said Saturday there was "no French plan" to stop the fighting in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. "France has supported the Lebanese authorities' openness to direct talks with Israel and has offered to facilitate them," said a minist»»»

Naharnet 7h

France reportedly proposes plan to end Lebanon war that includes recognition of Israel

The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar with the details told U.S. news portal Axios. Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal. The French fra»»»

Naharnet 7h

UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon. Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respon»»»

UPI 7h

Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he expects a coalition of countries affected by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. and Israeli attacks on the nation to help open the strait back up. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Satur»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

How is the Mideast war impacting Iraq's oil industry?

BAGHDAD — Iraq's economy depends almost entirely on its crude oil sales, now seriously threatened by the Middle East war with Iran choking the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Oil exports and production have nearly come to a standstill with the waterway all but shut by Iran's attacks and threats against sh»»»

Gulf News 8h

UAE banking services not interrupted after evacuations, branch closures, confirms Citibank

Dubai: Citibank said its operations in the UAE continue without interruption after the bank evacuated several buildings and temporarily closed some branches as a safety precaution. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement to Gulf News on Saturday, the bank said t»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Who needs organic when there are loopholes?

A certified organic farming family in western Greece found itself neighbor to an industrial asphalt plant, exposing deep contradictions in the country’s land-use regulations. The Moutopoulou family has operated a greenhouse vegetable unit since 1992 and holds organic certification since 2003. Their»»»

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Sana 9h

War’s Economic Shock Spreads to Global Energy Markets and Shipping

Capitals, March 14 (SANA) – The economic fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war is increasingly spilling into global energy markets, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions, shipping security, and rising fuel prices worldwide. The conflict, now entering its third week, has placed t»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Abu Dhabi observatory captures rare Jellyfish Nebula image

Abu Dhabi: Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi desert, has successfully captured an image of the Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a vast cloud of cosmic gas and dust. The nebula takes its name from its distinctive shape, which resembles a jellyfish. It lies within the constellatio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Former President Radev on Board of Peace: Bulgaria Should Support Conflict Resolution Initiatives but Based on International Law

Approached by journalists here on Saturday, former president Rumen Radev (2017-2026) said that Bulgaria must support all initiatives aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts, but this must be based on a clear analysis of the country's responsibilities and commitments, and above all on internatio»»»

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Naharnet 9h

Report: Meeting held in Baabda to discuss direct negotiations with Israel

President Joseph Aoun has presided over a meeting in Baabda with the Lebanese delegation headed by Simon Karam that will possibly conduct direct, U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel, a diplomatic source told the Lebanese news portal East News. This comes after Beirut was informed of U.S. approva»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 9h

International Conference on Institutional, Clinical Solutions One Year after Kocani Fire Held in Skopje

An international conference on the institutional and clinical aspects and solutions a year after the Kocani nightclub fire was held in Skopje on Saturday. Participating were high-ranking government officials, international experts, and medical professionals from North Macedonia and other European c»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE warns public against filming security incidents and spreading rumours

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Media Authority has urged the public not to film security incidents or share unverified information online, warning that such actions could pose risks to public safety and community security. In a statement published on social media, the authority said community safety»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Will there be a Eid al-Fitr truce in Lebanon?

President Joseph Aoun has proposed a four-pronged initiative that would begin with a truce leading to direct negotiations, either in Cyprus or Paris, under American auspices, Lebanese journalist Salem Zahran said Saturday in a post on X. According to Zahran, the initiative is being seriously consid»»»

RT 10h

Sweden investigates potential e-govt platform hack

The Swedish authorities have launched a probe into a potential breach of the country’s e-government platform containing sensitive information and personal data. ByteToBreach announced the security breach on the dark web early on Thursday. The hacker group posted a cache of files it claimed to have »»»

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Naharnet 10h

France proposes plan to end Lebanon war that includes recognition of Israel

The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources familiar with the details told U.S. news portal Axios. Israel and the U.S. are reviewing the proposal. The French fra»»»

BBC 10h

German philosopher and social critic Habermas dies at 96

Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential philosophers and public intellectuals in post-war Germany, has died aged 96. Habermas, who began teaching philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt in the 1960s, vocally supported the student revolt at West German universities at the time. »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

WHO confirms 12 health workers killed in strike on Lebanon health centre

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) says a total of 14 health workers have been killed in attacks in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours, according to Al Jazeera. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency had confirmed that 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses were killed in a strike »»»

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Gulf News 10h

Sharjah Civil Defence raises emergency readiness for Laylat Al Qadr and Eid Al Fitr

Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has stepped up its operational readiness ahead of the 27th night of Ramadan , widely observed as Laylat Al Qadr , and the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays, as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance safety and ensure rapid emergency response across the emir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Fitch affirms Qatar’s strong ‘AA’ credit rating with stable outlook

DOHA: Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the sovereign credit rating of Qatar at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong financial position, high national income, and promising long-term growth prospects driven by expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. The rating reflects»»»

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