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US sanctions Iranian LPG export and 'shadow banking' networks
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a network allegedly exporting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Iran to South and Eastern Asia by falsely flagging it as originating...
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VIDEO: Egyptian man climbs 6 floors to save Sudanese woman from committing suicide
An Egyptian young man named Ahmed Abdul Nasser became the talk of social media in recent hours, after a video documented his heroic intervention to save a Sudanese woman...
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UAE announces travel restrictions on three African countries amid Ebola concerns
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) have announced additional precautionary measures for arrivals from...
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Over 4,500 drivers fined Dhs1,000 each for hard shoulder overtaking in Dubai
Dubai Police have recorded 4,504 violations for overtaking on the hard shoulder since the start of this year, confirming that this offence is among the most dangerous traffic behaviours...
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Dubai sends critical medical supplies with WHO to fight Ebola in DR Congo
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical...
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Two Emirati women make history as Emirates’ first female captains
Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation. Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita...
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Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to stay in lane as crash video reveals risks
Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Monitoring and Control Centre, has released a new awareness video highlighting a number of traffic accidents caused by sudden swerving and motorists'...
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Dubai Tourist Police honour taxi driver who returned Dhs10,000 to tourist before his flight
The Dubai Tourist Police Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation has honoured a taxi driver in recognition of his honesty and integrity, and for his swift action...
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VIDEO: Dubai cyclist rescues baby bird, reunites it with its nest
In a heartwarming scene that reflects the highest values of compassion and kindness towards animals, a cyclist in Dubai has won widespread praise after rescuing a baby bird that...
04 Jun 2026 -
Lebanon PM tells Iran to stop treating country as 'bargaining chip'
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday urged Iran to stop treating his country, where Israel and the Tehran-backed Hizbollah are at war, as a 'bargaining chip' in its...
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India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest
The founder of India's satirical online 'Cockroach People's Party' said he was flying back to New Delhi on Friday, to take the viral social media campaign to the streets....
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Emirati regains ability to speak and eat after surgery reconstructs jaw damaged in a traffic accident
A 40-year old Emirati Juma Al Sayed had a comprehensive oral and maxillofacial reconstruction and rehabilitation at 'Medcare Dentofacial' in Dubai after suffering significant difficulties in eating, speaking, and...
04 Jun 2026 -
Sharjah announces Al Khan Road diversion for expansion and bridge construction
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced that a temporary traffic diversion would be implemented on Al Khan Road from Saturday (June 6, 2026) to develop and expand the...
04 Jun 2026 -
Dubai readies air-conditioned rest areas for delivery bike riders ahead of summer
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed the full operational readiness of air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders ahead of the summer season. The project forms part of...
04 Jun 2026 -
Sherpa rescued after 6 days missing on Everest without food, oxygen
A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials...
04 Jun 2026