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CultureShakira's Abu Dhabi Concert Canceled as Offlimits Music Festival Calls Off November Event
Abu Dhabi's Offlimits Music Festival featuring Shakira and the Jonas Brothers has been canceled, with organizers promising automatic ticket refunds. While the UAE performance is off, the artist's upcoming shows in Doha and Egypt remain on track.
PoliticsTrump Issues Warning to Oman as Gaza Working Groups Form and Iraq Considers Dinar Reform
US envoy Jared Kushner addresses stalled Iran talks, Trump warns Oman over shipping routes, and new Gaza working groups are established following recent diplomatic meetings.
SportsEvery 2026/27 Premier League Kit Ranked: All 20 Strips Rated from Best to Worst
All 20 Premier League kits for the 2026/27 season are ranked from best to worst, featuring hits, misses, and instant classics.
SportsFifa Dismisses Chief Operating Officer Following Criticism of President Gianni Infantino
Fifa has dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour following his outspoken criticism of president Gianni Infantino's controversial commercial rights proposals.
SportsCrisis for Egypt Women's Football After Disastrous Wafcon Campaign Sparks Player Backlash
Egypt's women's football team faces internal turmoil following a disastrous Wafcon campaign in Morocco, with prominent players accusing manager Mohamed Kamal of favouritism and unprofessionalism.
PoliticsUS Congressional Delegation Visits Beirut to Push for Hezbollah Disarmament and Assess Security Challenges
A bipartisan US congressional delegation visited Beirut to assess security challenges and discuss Washington's framework for Hezbollah's disarmament and regional reconstruction.
EconomyUS Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plummets to 1982 Low Amid Middle East Energy Pressures
US crude oil reserves have dropped to their lowest level since 1982 as ongoing Middle East conflicts strain energy supplies and drive up petrol prices.
EconomyStrait of Hormuz Traffic Plummets to Single Digits as US-Iran Deal Expires
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to single digits following the expiration of the 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding, leaving hundreds of commercial ships stranded.
EconomyDubai Advances Major Infrastructure Project with Six Bidders for New Airport Express Line
The Roads and Transport Authority has announced six bidders to design and build the 55-kilometre Airport Express Line connecting Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
EconomyUS Awards Raytheon Massive $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Contract to Replenish Dwindling Stockpiles Amid Iran Conflict
The US has awarded RTX's Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to significantly increase Tomahawk missile production as the Pentagon works to rebuild inventories depleted by the Iran conflict.
PoliticsIran and Oman Nearing Strait of Hormuz Agreement Amid Trump Warnings and Stalled US Talks
Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on a shipping route map in the Strait of Hormuz, even as US-Iran peace talks stall and President Trump issues warnings to Omani leadership.
PoliticsJared Kushner Meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to Advance Gaza Peace Proposal
Jared Kushner met with Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss a US-backed peace proposal for Gaza following meetings with Hamas leaders in Egypt.
EconomySaudi Wealth Fund PIF Reports Doubled Profits as Revenue Climbs to $120 Billion
The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund announced that its annual profit more than doubled to $17 billion as revenue rose to $120 billion, driven by strong portfolio contributions and domestic investments.
PoliticsPopulist Icons Donald Trump and Nigel Farage Face Growing Political Hurdles
Right-wing populist leaders Donald Trump and Nigel Farage are both facing mounting political challenges and controversies on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
CultureTop 10 Global Art Fairs to Visit in 2026: From Venice and Paris to Seoul and Istanbul
Discover 10 essential international art fairs to visit in the second half of 2026, featuring major events in Venice, Seoul, Paris, London, and Miami.
PoliticsUAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham of Oman Hold High-Level Talks in Abu Dhabi
President Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham of Oman met in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security, Middle East developments, and stronger economic cooperation between the UAE and Oman.
EconomyMasdar and ScottishPower Reach Major Milestone at Massive £4 Billion UK Offshore Wind Farm
Masdar and ScottishPower have completed the foundation installation for the massive East Anglia Three offshore wind farm off the English coast. The £4 billion project aims to generate 1.4 gigawatts of clean power for British homes while navigating complex national energy policy decisions.
Breaking NewsUAE Schools and Experts Praise Road Safety Campaign Rewarding Safe Driving
UAE schools and traffic experts have welcomed a nationwide Ministry of Interior campaign that rewards drivers with black point removal for safe driving on the first day of the new academic year.
TechnologyUAE University Launches New Satellite to Advance Environmental Protection and Space Research
The United Arab Emirates University launched the SEO satellite from China to support environmental protection, sustainability research, and national space development.
PoliticsCeuta Mayor Threatens Legal Action Amid Ongoing Migrant Crisis and Spain-Italy Tensions
The mayor-president of Ceuta has threatened legal action against the Spanish government over its handling of the ongoing migrant crisis, which has also triggered diplomatic tensions with Italy.
MiscellaneousPublic Perception of UK Crime Dramatically Conflicts With Reality, Study Reveals
A study by King's College London reveals that public perceptions of UK crime are largely incorrect, with most people believing crime is rising when official figures show it has actually fallen.
PoliticsIsraeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Demands Escalated Strikes and Mass Displacement in Gaza
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the nightly killing of dozens of Gazans and the mass displacement of Palestinians in a recent podcast interview.
SportsUFC Returns to Abu Dhabi with Blockbuster Lineup Headlined by Volkanovski and Yan
The UFC is set to return to Abu Dhabi with a blockbuster card featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan, aiming to make up for the disappointment of UFC 321.
PoliticsEgypt Warns Military Action Cannot Be Ruled Out Over Ethiopia's Plans for Three New Nile Dams
Egypt has expressed intense fury over Ethiopia's plans to build three additional Nile dams, with officials and media warning that military action cannot be ruled out.