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SportsJose Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid as Barcelona Aims for La Liga Three-Peat in 2026/27 Season
As the La Liga 2026/27 season kicks off, Barcelona aims for a third consecutive title under Hansi Flick while Jose Mourinho returns for a second spell as manager of Real Madrid.
CultureOnam 2026: Traditions, Feasts, and Global Celebrations in Kerala, the UAE, and Beyond
Discover how Onam 2026 is celebrated across Kerala, the UAE, and the global diaspora with traditional feasts, boat races, and cultural festivities.
SportsRevealed: The Highest-Paid Football Managers in the World for the 2026/27 Season
Discover the highest-paid football managers in the world for the 2026/27 season, featuring top earners like Simone Inzaghi, Diego Simeone, and Mikel Arteta.
SportsAl Ahli Saudi Secure Hard-Fought Opening Win Under Marino Pusic in Saudi Pro League
Al Ahli Saudi kicked off their Saudi Pro League campaign with a narrow victory over Diriyah under new manager Marino Pusic. Meanwhile, Al Qadsiah secured a 3-1 win against Al Shabab thanks to last season's Golden Boot winner Julian Quinones.
Breaking NewsUAE Condemns Attacks on Adnoc Ships, Centcom Dismisses Carrier Deaths, and Relief Aid Sent to Colombia
The UAE condemns an attack on Adnoc ships and sends aid to Colombia, while US Central Command denies carrier casualties and Yemen faces renewed conflict warnings.
Breaking NewsTragic Helium Cylinder Explosion at Cairo Mall Leaves Three Dead and 17 Injured
A high-pressure helium cylinder explosion inside a New Cairo mall gift shop killed three people and injured 17 others, prompting an official investigation by Egyptian prosecutors.
SportsManchester City Midfielder Tijjani Reijnders Nears £52 Million Transfer to Saudi Pro League's Al Qadsiah
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is close to completing a £52 million transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah. The move follows a busy summer of midfield restructuring under new coach Enzo Maresca.
PoliticsNigel Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Victory But Boycotts Results Amid Count Controversy
Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with nearly 63 percent of the vote but boycotted the results announcement, where satirical candidate Count Binface achieved a strong runner-up performance.
EconomyAD Ports Group Reports 86% Q2 Profit Surge Driven by Trade Routes Avoiding Strait of Hormuz
AD Ports Group reported an 86 per cent surge in second-quarter net profit, reaching Dh596.7 million, by successfully rerouting trade away from the closed Strait of Hormuz.
CultureLessons in Peace: How the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Resonates Today
The historical drama The Brink of War explores the 1986 Reykjavik Summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, offering timely lessons on trust and diplomacy amidst modern global conflicts.
EconomyEmirates Restarts Partial Bahrain Flights While Kuwait Services Remain Grounded
Emirates has announced a partial resumption of flights between Dubai and Bahrain starting August 15, while its services to Kuwait remain suspended amid ongoing regional airspace disruptions.
CultureOnam 2026: Guide to the Best Traditional Sadhya Feasts Across the UAE
Discover where to enjoy a traditional Onam sadhya feast across the UAE as restaurants and hypermarkets prepare elaborate vegetarian menus for the harvest festival.
EconomyManus on Markets Analyzes the Costliest US Bond Sale Since 2001 Amid Global Financial Turmoil
Manus Cranny explores the costliest US bond sale since 2001 amid widespread global financial flux and international news headlines.
EconomyAbu Dhabi's XRG Expands Latin American Footprint with Venezuela Offshore Gas Licence
Abu Dhabi's XRG has entered Venezuela's energy sector after securing an offshore natural gas licence for the Loran field alongside bp and UCC.
HealthWhy Focusing on Prevention is Crucial in the Global Fight Against Dementia
With millions of people globally affected by dementia and care systems struggling, experts emphasize that shifting focus toward preventive measures and early interventions is more crucial than ever.
TechnologyTrump Expands Cyber Strategy to Involve Private Tech Companies, Prompting Debate Among Experts
US President Donald Trump has issued a notice enabling private security companies to help combat cyber crime, though experts debate the novelty and implications of the strategy.
Breaking NewsSenior Gaza Police Official Killed in Israeli Drone Strike Amid Rising Tensions
Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Thursday resulted in two deaths, including a senior police official in Gaza city, following a brief lull in military actions.
Breaking NewsUS Central Command Establishes Multinational Attack Drone Task Force in the Middle East
US Central Command has announced the creation of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational attack drone task force designed to expand regional capabilities and cooperation in the Middle East.
PoliticsUN Envoy Warns Yemen Faces Imminent Danger of Returning to Full-Scale Conflict
The UN envoy to Yemen warns that recent military escalation poses a serious threat of returning the country to large-scale conflict amid a worsening humanitarian crisis and regional instability.
EconomyDubai's Parkin Reports 14% Revenue Surge in Q2 2026 Despite Geopolitical Headwinds
Dubai's parking operator Parkin reported a 14 per cent increase in second-quarter revenue to Dh364.1 million for 2026, driven by expansion and seasonal cards despite a drop in public parking transactions.
EconomyParkin Reports 14% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026 Despite Geopolitical Pressures and Lower Public Transactions
Dubai parking operator Parkin reported a 14 per cent increase in revenue to Dh364.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, driven by growth in seasonal cards, enforcement, and developer parking despite geopolitical challenges.
Breaking NewsPassengers Escape Overturned Train Following Derailment on Southern English Coast
Passengers evacuated a train after a carriage derailed onto its side near Lewes railway station on the south coast of England amid record-high temperatures, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Breaking NewsUAE President Sheikh Mohamed Directs $10 Million in Urgent Aid for Colombia Earthquake Recovery
President Sheikh Mohamed has directed $10 million in humanitarian aid to support recovery efforts in Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed 265 people.
PoliticsGreenland Delays Trump-Linked Oil Firm's Arctic Drilling Plans
Greenland has delayed the Arctic drilling plans of a US oil company linked to President Donald Trump, pushing the targeted timeline to the winter of 2027.