Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced that Monday, June 15, will be an official holiday for Dubai Government entities, departments and institutions in observance of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH.
Israel launched strikes against military targets in western and central Iran early Monday, defying reported calls from US President Donald Trump for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliatory action following an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain with further drone launches.
Bahrain announced on Saturday that its air defences intercepted Iranian missiles, while strongly condemning Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait earlier in the day.
The UAE's racing calendar for 2026-2027 season features 64 race meetings across five racecourses throughout the country.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has raised hopes of a broader diplomatic breakthrough that could help bring an end to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, even as conflicting signals emerged over the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
One Indian national was killed and 63 people were injured following Iranian missile and drone attacks on the Kuwait International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, according to reports.
Iran fired missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait as the United States carried out fresh military strikes against Iranian targets and enforced its maritime blockade in the Gulf yesterday, in one of the most serious escalations since a fragile ceasefire took hold.
Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) said it has signed an agreement with the National Digital Development Agency (Anaden) of the Union of Comoros. This comes as part of the kingdom's efforts to boost digital cooperation and share experience in line with United Nations standards.
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's national railway network, has announced that its freight unit has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fishermen Co-operative Society to support local fishermen by transporting fresh fish via refrigerated containers from Al Sila' Port to Abu Dhabi Fish Market.
