Saudi Arabia has condemned in strongest terms the targeting of civilian and economic assets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran by terrorist Houthi militia, which resulted in injuries to 73 civilians, including women and children.
The King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra), an Aramco initiative, has opened registration for the eighth edition of Ithra Design Challenges.
Dubai is marking two decades of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s leadership of The Executive Council, a period in which the emirate has recorded major milestones across its economy, infrastructure, public services and quality of life, building on the vision and leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The Gulf region cannot afford to remain trapped in a prolonged state of “neither war nor peace”, with its stability and future dependent on fragile arrangements and repeated efforts to contain crises after they erupt, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the UAE President, said at a key forum on Monday.
A Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking price of AED2.1 million ($571,000) at the final falcon auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, making it the highest value a falcon has ever been auctioned for.
Iran has warned that any further US attack will trigger a “faster, heavier and more painful” response, as Tehran said it will impose tighter control over shipping around the Strait of Hormuz following the latest US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.
Oman has officially signed its contract with Expo 2030 Riyadh, formally confirming its presence at the gala event being held from October 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031. The deal paves the way for the next phase of the sultanate’s preparations for Expo 2030 Riyadh, supporting the development of its pavilion.
The United States has sharply escalated its confrontation with Iran, striking three Iranian crude oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles towards two US Navy warships in regional waters, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange.
Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council, has approved raising the “dignified living allowance” for Sharjah government employees and other beneficiaries to AED20,000 a month ($5,445.88), at an annual cost exceeding AED1.187 billion, effective September.
The UAE’s development drive will continue without waiting for “perfect conditions,” with the government moving ahead with major projects, economic initiatives and reforms, Vice President and Prime Minister HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Wednesday.
