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MiscellaneousAl Ain Court Fines Two Men Dh50,000 Each for Assaulting Petrol Station Worker Over Windscreen Dispute
An Al Ain court has penalized two men with Dh50,000 fines and community service for physically attacking a petrol station worker following a disagreement over cleaning a car windscreen.
EconomyAl Hudayriyat Island Leads Abu Dhabi Real Estate Sales in Strong First Half of 2026
Al Hudayriyat Island led Abu Dhabi real estate sales in the first half of 2026, reaching Dh19 billion amid continued market resilience.
PoliticsIraq and Iran Parliament Speakers Clash Online Over Naming Dispute of the Gulf
Iraq's Parliament Speaker Haibat Al Halbousi and Iran's Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf clashed on social media over the naming of the Gulf, following a diplomatic meeting in Baghdad where oil exports and regional tensions were discussed.
PoliticsSDF Completes Integration into Syrian State Institutions Amid Unresolved Autonomy Concerns
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have fully integrated into Syrian state institutions, marking a major milestone for Damascus even as key questions regarding autonomy and women's units remain unresolved.
EconomyUS Energy Department Allocates $500 Million to Boost Domestic Critical Mineral Projects
The US Energy Department has announced $500 million in grants for seven critical minerals companies to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce foreign dependence.
MiscellaneousUnexploded Ordnance and Mines Threaten Returning Residents and Shepherds in Deraa
Years of civil war have left Deraa's fields heavily peppered with unexploded ordnance and landmines, posing a daily and lethal threat to returning residents and shepherds.
CultureDubai's Iconic Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road Set for Demolition
The famous Toyota Building in Dubai, a historic landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road built in 1974, is scheduled for demolition in 2027.
EconomyOil Set for Weekly Gains While Gold and Bitcoin Surge on US Treasury Buyback Plans and Iran Tensions
Oil prices are heading for a weekly gain alongside surging gold and Bitcoin prices driven by US Treasury buyback plans and escalating tensions with Iran.
EconomyDubai Completed Property Investments Soar Past $30 Billion in Early 2026
Investments in completed Dubai real estate projects surged 52 percent year-on-year to $30.2 billion in the first half of 2026, showcasing strong market resilience.
PoliticsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces Historic Economic Isolation and Toughest Sanctions Ever on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will enforce unprecedented economic isolation and the toughest sanctions in history against Iran amid escalating tensions.
PoliticsUS Re-designates Hezbollah as a Terrorist Group and Unveils Sweeping New Sanctions
The US has re-designated Lebanese Hezbollah as a terrorist group and announced new sanctions targeting a cash-transfer network, while preparing further economic isolation against Iran.
CultureIsraeli Singers Face Backlash Over Allegations of Copying Palestinian-Chilean Star Elyanna's Music Video
Israeli singers Gal Juma and Asulin are facing online accusations of copying Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna's music video frame by frame, sparking widespread debate across social media.
CultureNeutrogena Pledges Support for Women Following Backlash Over Hayden Panettiere's Death
Neutrogena has pledged to invest more in women's support following social media backlash regarding Hayden Panettiere, who previously stated the brand dropped her after she discussed postpartum depression.
EconomyBitcoin Surges Past $75,000 Amid US Treasury Bond Plans and Trump Crypto Push
Bitcoin climbed past $75,000 following US Treasury bond buyback announcements and President Donald Trump's push for crypto legislation.
CultureNeutrogena Pledges Support for Women Following Backlash Over Hayden Panettiere's Death
Neutrogena has issued a statement pledging to invest more in women's health support following days of social media backlash over the death of actor and activist Hayden Panettiere.
PoliticsFrench Police Block 185 Small Boat Channel Crossings Under New UK Deal
Figures released by the UK Home Office reveal that French police intercepted 185 small boats during the first three months of a new £660 million bilateral agreement.
MiscellaneousAbu Dhabi Enhances Environmental Monitoring and Conservation Efforts as EAD Marks 30th Anniversary
As the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi marks its 30th anniversary, Secretary General Dr Shaikha Al Dhaheri reflects on three decades of conservation successes, including rebounding fish stocks and increased protection for local habitats.
Breaking NewsPolice Hunt Trio After McLaren and Lamborghini Torched Outside Birmingham Wedding Venue
Police in Birmingham are searching for three suspects who set fire to a McLaren and a Lamborghini outside the Royal Shalimar wedding venue.
TechnologyThe Rise of Low-Cost Weapons and Their Impact on Modern Military Power
The US-Iran conflict highlights how inexpensive drones and technology are rapidly changing modern warfare and challenging conventional weapons stockpiles. Host Nada AlTaher explores this shift with security expert Thomas Harding on Beyond the Headlines.
EconomyAD Ports Group Appoints HSBC as Financial Adviser for L'imad Takeover Bid
AD Ports Group has hired HSBC to advise on a multi-billion-dirham voluntary conditional cash offer from Abu Dhabi sovereign investment arm L’imad to acquire all remaining shares.
CultureAbu Dhabi's 2026 Cultural Calendar: Nine Major Events to Watch Before the Year Ends
Discover nine major cultural events, exhibitions, and museum openings coming to Abu Dhabi before the end of 2026, including the debut of Frieze Abu Dhabi and the opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
MiscellaneousReaders' Perspectives: UAE-India Relations, AI Apprenticeships, and Local Resilience
Readers share diverse perspectives on strengthening UAE-India relations through youth engagement, integrating AI into apprenticeships safely, political authenticity, and environmental cleanup efforts in Oman.
SportsMohamed Salah Seeks First Victory as Trabzonspor Fall to Ferencvaros in Europa League Play-off
Mohamed Salah is still searching for his first win with Trabzonspor after a 1-0 home defeat to Ferencvaros in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.
SportsAl Hilal Climb to Summit of Saudi Pro League as Simone Inzaghi Downplays Benzema Rumours
Al Hilal moved to the top of the Saudi Pro League with a 3-0 victory over Al Fayha, as manager Simone Inzaghi dismissed reports of a rift with Karim Benzema.