Attack on Yemen presidential palace kills 5 as Saudi-Houthi hostilities escalate sharply
Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks on civilian, economic and airport facilities “full-fledged war crimes”; Trump says he would not use...
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Houthis target Saudi Arabia as Aramco facility catches fire
Oman, Iran discuss regional tensions; Trump says Houthis acting at Iran's behest; Saudi forces intercept missiles, drones; Hormuz shipping attacks...
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WEF to bring 500 global leaders to Dubai for inaugural meeting
Discussions will span artificial intelligence, jobs, geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and economic resilience, with UAE Minister Mohammad Al Gergawi and...
- More than 500 leaders, including 15 ministers and nearly 150 CEOs and chairs, will attend the October 13-15 meeting.
- - Sessions will explore agentic AI, global trade, economic resilience and climate challenges, alongside research on youth, sustainability and data-centre infrastructure.
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BP pulls out of Riyadh energy congress after airport attack
Saudi Arabia pressed ahead with its five-day energy gathering, signing cooperation agreements with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt despite travel disruption...
- BP withdrew from the Riyadh energy congress after an airport missile attack killed 13 people and injured more than 300.
- Saudi Arabia signed energy cooperation agreements with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt as the five-day conference proceeded despite travel disruption.
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Houthis attack Saudi airports again, killing Pakistani national and injuring 11 others
Tehran offers to help facilitate Riyadh-Houthis dialogue; Saudi business events to proceed despite attacks; US reinforces regional deployment as warnings...
- UKMTO confirmed a drone attack on a tanker off Oman; two Indian sailors remain missing, damage remains unknown.
- Iran says Washington accepted some conditions but its response remains inadequate; Tehran offers Saudi-Houthi mediation as US forces reinforce the region.
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Dubai launches new content creators programme
Dubai Press Club (DPC), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has launched a new phase...
- Dubai Press Club and DET launched a two-week programme to develop creators’ tourism and economic storytelling skills.
- - Training covers artificial intelligence, digital publishing, audience engagement, tourism promotion standards and responsible representation of Dubai’s cultural diversity.
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12 killed, more than 300 injured in attack on King Khalid airport
It is the deadliest attack in a decade on the kingdom; Trump calls the attack 'terrible', says US may join...
- A tanker caught fire after being hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, while vessels near Ras Al Khaimah were told to leave anchorages.
- - US forces say they have redirected 135 commercial vessels and disabled four since July 14, as tensions over the Iran blockade intensify.
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94.8% Arab youth see mental health as shared responsibility, study shows
The study, titled “Mental Health Among Arab Youth: A Development Framework for Readiness and Well-Being 2026”, showed that 97.4% of...
- Nearly 97.4% said psychological safety encourages innovation, while 95.7% linked good mental health with achievement and decision-making.
- Career uncertainty, family expectations and digital pressures were identified as key factors affecting the mental well-being of Arab youth.
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GCC secretary general says start of Schengen visa waiver process ‘very close’
Speaking to the Arab Views podcast hosted by Faisal J. Abbas, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi said visa-free travel would apply to...
- Al-Budaiwi rejects claims of Gulf disunity, saying cooperation expanded after the 28 February Iranian attacks at every level.
- He said the EU side was insisting on adding aspects to the FTA, including human rights clauses, which the GCC believes should be removed.
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UAE media needs to turn dialogue into action
Media professionals should continue helping shape the sector's future, uphold professionalism and credibility, and place the national interest at the...
- Al Hamed said industry feedback must inform policies and translate into practical initiatives that strengthen cooperation between media organizations and the Authority.
- He urged Emiratis to uphold national values and ethical principles online, allowing the UAE’s achievements to speak for themselves.
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IRGC claims nightly operations against vessels ‘violating’ Iran’s Hormuz navigation rules
Iran reviews US proposal amid nuclear defiance; Putin offers help ending war; US senators debate conflict costs; oil markets react...
- Iran is weighing Washington’s latest proposal while signalling that it will not abandon its nuclear programme or preparations for a prolonged conflict.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to help end the war during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan.
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Hormuz traffic falls to lowest level in two months after surge in tanker attacks
Saudi Arabia confirmed three deaths and 36 injuries from Houthi strikes, while renewed Yemen fighting has displaced more than 200,000...
- Oil prices topped $101 as tanker attacks intensified, while indirect US-Iran nuclear talks continued over reopening the strait.
- Yemen government forces advanced along Red Sea coast, while Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi-backed forces and Saudi drone.
Attack on Yemen presidential palace kills 5 as Saudi-Houthi hostilities escalate sharply
Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks on civilian, economic and airport facilities “full-fledged war crimes”; Trump says he would not use...
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Israeli airstrike kills five Palestinians in West Bank
Palestinian medics said an air strike targeting a car in the occupied West Bank killed five people on Thursday, while...
Biden, Kadhemi meeting to focus on US troop withdrawal from Iraq
The White House talks between the two allies come just a week after a deadly attack claimed by the Islamic...
Bomb-laden drones hit Erbil airport in northern Iraq
The attack took place at around 1930 GMT but caused no injuries or major damage Since the start of the...
Houthis attack Saudi airports again, killing Pakistani national and injuring 11 others
Tehran offers to help facilitate Riyadh-Houthis dialogue; Saudi business events to proceed despite attacks; US reinforces regional deployment as warnings...
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Dubai launches new content creators programme
Dubai Press Club (DPC), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has launched a new phase...
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12 killed, more than 300 injured in attack on King Khalid airport
It is the deadliest attack in a decade on the kingdom; Trump calls the attack 'terrible', says US may join...
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GCC secretary general says start of Schengen visa waiver process ‘very close’
Speaking to the Arab Views podcast hosted by Faisal J. Abbas, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi said visa-free travel would apply to...
- Al-Budaiwi rejects claims of Gulf disunity, saying cooperation expanded after the 28 February Iranian attacks at every level.
- He said the EU side was insisting on adding aspects to the FTA, including human rights clauses, which the GCC believes should be removed.
Analysis
UAE media needs to turn dialogue into action
Media professionals should continue helping shape the sector's future, uphold professionalism and credibility, and place the national interest at the...
- Al Hamed said industry feedback must inform policies and translate into practical initiatives that strengthen cooperation between media organizations and the Authority.
- He urged Emiratis to uphold national values and ethical principles online, allowing the UAE’s achievements to speak for themselves.
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IRGC claims nightly operations against vessels ‘violating’ Iran’s Hormuz navigation rules
Iran reviews US proposal amid nuclear defiance; Putin offers help ending war; US senators debate conflict costs; oil markets react...
- Iran is weighing Washington’s latest proposal while signalling that it will not abandon its nuclear programme or preparations for a prolonged conflict.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to help end the war during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan.