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The value of goods transiting through Sharjah and Oman logistics corridor has jumped more than 66 per cent in the first three months of operations as shippers looks to avoid the turbulent Strait of Hormuz amid the continuing Iran war.

The UAE has delivered a further 781 tonnes of critical aid and nine water tankers to the Gaza Strip in support of Palestinian communities bearing the brunt of a prolonged humanitarian crisis.

Etihad Rail has joined forces with Abu Dhabi's port operator to launch a new cargo route from Fujairah to the UAE capital to take pressure off the road network and move goods more efficiently.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met CIA director John Ratcliffe on Sunday as part of what sources say are continuing efforts by Egypt to bridge the gap between the US and Iran on the terms for ending their war.

After a quiet summer, restaurants across the UAE are welcoming guests back as the country's dining scene gears up for the final months of the year.

US President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David and returned to the White House as the Houthis escalated their war with Saudi Arabia to Riyadh itself, reviving questions about a direct US intervention in Yemen.

When Kawa Junad began building Iraq's first digital bank, the biggest challenge was not technology.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has set out plans to transform the lives of needy communities in Zanzibar in the latest stage of a major humanitarian campaign.

A new Dh6 billion residential community called The Wadi has been announced for the Yas Canal area, bringing thousands of homes as well as a hotel, waterfront spaces and recreational facilities.

Dubai on Sunday announced the completion of a major road expansion drive aimed at slashing travel times across one of the emirate's busiest transport links.

A senior police officer was wounded in clashes with suspected drug dealers in Iraq.

Last year, we declared that the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air, which made its debut at the time, represented Apple's "best upgrade cycle".

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned of divisions within the country's political establishment over how to handle the war with the US, as officials disagree over the balance between military pressure and negotiations.

Real Madrid gained a little bit of revenge on Olympiacos Piraeus at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, as the Spanish giants lifted the first ever EuroLeague SuperCup on Saturday night.

Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick and set up another goal as Trabzonspor ⁠thrashed defending champions Galatasaray ⁠4-0 at home on Saturday, handing the Istanbul side their first ⁠defeat of the Turkish Super Lig season.

Venezuela has signed an energy agreement with France’s TotalEnergies, the latest in a series of deals with international companies as Caracas seeks foreign investment to revive its oil and gas sector.

A traveller tells an artificial intelligence assistant to book four days in Dubai on a $2,000 budget.

Ed Sheeran addressed the continuing conflict in Gaza during his return to the stage on Saturday night, after a week of controversy surrounding his Loop tour in North America.

A few years ago, Red Dunes Games arrived at the Tokyo Game Show looking for introductions.

My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like.

A UAE official source has responded to claims that Abu Dhabi warned Israel of an imminent Hamas attack in the weeks before October 7.

The US is working with regional and international partners on a diplomatic push to secure a humanitarian truce in Sudan, which has been engulfed in a three-year civil war, a senior White House adviser has said.

Google's Gemini model accessed the internet and hacked other companies during a test of ⁠its cybersecurity capabilities, the first known example ⁠of the company's AI systems autonomously committing such an act.

Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season, going down 3-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Tottenham Hotspur's nightmare start to the season continued on Saturday as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Aston Villa, a result that leaves them in the Premier League relegation zone.

The 20th Asian Games opened in Nagoya on Saturday, with organisers ⁠on the defensive after a string of operational gaffes and logistical problems in the build-up to the massive, multi-sport event.

The UAE has launched a national cyber security training initiative to equip students with the practical skills needed for the country's expanding digital economy.

A senior adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has denied that a deadline has been set for the committee tasked with bringing weapons under state control, throwing into question a looming September 30 deadline for Iran-backed groups to disarm.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso criticised his players' game management after they were humbled 3-0 at Brentford, while defender Levi Colwill said his team were bullied at set pieces.

Dubai Police have warned the public to be wary of fake websites and social media accounts promoting fraudulent packages for the new season of Global Village in Dubai.

Real Madrid held on to beat Dubai Basketball 98-95 in overtime of their SuperCup semi-final, setting up a repeat of May's EuroLeague championship game against Olympiacos.

The price of diesel in the US surged to a record high this week of $6.31 per gallon.

For generations, gold has represented more than jewellery for families in the UAE.

Emirates Group's dnata is bullish on its profit outlook, with its global operations cushioning it from the disruption of the Iran war as the business targets growth in emerging markets, wins new contracts and records a rebound in travel bookings.

The Asian Games begin in Japan this weekend with more than 10,000 athletes competing across 43 categories.

Gyms, ice baths, wellness kitchens, red light therapy and virtual training – the trend for at-home wellness has surged in popularity in recent years.

One of the UAE's leading universities has joined forces with a green-focused biotechnology company to launch a landmark waste recycling plant putting composting at the forefront of efforts to boost food security.

In a consumer electronics market flooded with choice, standing out matters.

A worthy staycation tends to factor in a healthy dose of R&R.

Imagine walking through the narrow streets of the Latin Quarter in Paris, with its cobblestones, cafes and bookshops.

When I was the British ambassador in Israel, my number-one rule for Israeli politics was this – never bet against Bibi.

Palestinian women wait patiently for the red light on a metal panel ahead to turn green so they can pass through a turnstile, one at a time.

For more than six decades, since before the UAE’s founding, thousands of western veterans have served alongside Emirati forces, helping build a formidable military and producing a force regarded as one of the region’s most capable.

From Olympic champions to rugby players, fighters and celebrities, 100 contestants entered the arena in Physical 100: Italy, hoping to prove they have the ultimate physique and stamina to face gruelling fitness challenges.

Turkey will hold presidential elections in 2028, senior government officials have said, opening the way for incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend his rule, which could run to three decades.

The threat of US tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil could squeeze an increasingly important source of crude for India and China as Gulf supply disruption tightens the global market.

An alleged leading member of Sweden’s Foxtrot criminal network has been arrested in Morocco on suspicion of attempted murder and instigating a grenade attack.

Assala Nasri’s return to Damascus this week was never going to be just another concert.

Oil prices shaved their losses on Friday, but remained on track to end remain $100 for a second straight week as tensions in the Middle East simmer.