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Awqaf Abu Dhabi signs AED100m agreement with LuLu to support orphans initiative

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi - has signed a memorandum of understanding with LuLu Group International to develop a portfolio of commercial projects valued at AED100 million ($27.23 million) on Awqaf Abu Dhabi endowment land, with returns supporting long-term care and improved quality of life for orphans in the UAE.

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GCC, EU condemn Iranian attacks, call for immediate halt

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The foreign ministers of the Gulf countries and the European Union (EU) strongly condemned the unjustified Iranian attacks targeting GCC states, considering them a direct threat to regional and global security. In a joint statement issued after an extraordinary meeting, the ministers called on Iran to immediately halt its attacks.

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Emergency GCC-EU meeting to discuss Middle East conflict

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

An emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting will be held tomorrow (March 5), reported SPA citing Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. The meeting will bring together, the foreign ministers of the GCC states and the European Union (EU) member states.

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96.5 Radio Bahrain launches 'Voices of Reassurance'

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Radio Bahrain 96.5 FM has launched “Voices of Reassurance”, a special series of daily interviews designed to support the community during the current regional circumstances and developments.

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Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 continues to draw readers

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026, claimed to be the world’s largest book fair, continues to welcome visitors including families, students, and book lovers at the Sound Stage in Dubai Studio City, organisers said.

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Bahrain destroys 74 missiles, 92 Iranian drones since Saturday

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The Kingdom of Bahrain has announced that its air defence systems, which remain fully prepared and ready at all times to address any threats, have successfully destroyed 74 missiles and 92 Iranian drones that were targeted at civilian facilities and private property since Saturday.

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Qatar announces fire in industrial area after missile interception

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that Civil Defence responded to a minor fire in the industrial area caused by debris falling after a missile was intercepted.

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Bahraini Air Systems successfully intercept 45 Iranian missiles, 9 drones

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

The General Command of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has announced that the kingdom's air defence systems have successfully intercepted hostile Iranian attacks, shooting down 45 missiles and 9 drones, including Shahed-136 type drones.

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Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE declare Wednesday as first day of Ramadan

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have declared that Wednesday (February 18) will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH.

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Qiddiya City starts work on landmark performing arts facility

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Qiddiya Investment Company has announced that work has begun on the Performing Arts Centre within its mega development, Qiddiya City, thus marking an important milestone in the development of Qiddiya City as a destination for entertainment, sports and culture.