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Dubai unveils 60 action-packed days of shopping, dining and fun

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the emirate's annual summer retail and entertainment festival, kicks off on July 2 offering 60 action-packed days of shopping promotions, dining events, concerts and family-focused attractions, thus providing unforgettable experiences for both residents and visitors alike.

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Rubio in Bahrain for crunch talks, eyes GCC backing for Iran deal

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

US Secretary of State Marco ​Rubio will meet with Bahrain officials on Thursday on the final leg of a trip to the ‌Middle East where he has sought to sell the Trump administration's preliminary Iran accord to skeptical Gulf Arab allies.

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Rubio moves to reassure Gulf allies over US-Iran deal during regional tour

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies on Wednesday that Washington's landmark agreement with Iran would not come at the expense of their security, as he met leaders in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait during a regional tour aimed at easing concerns over the deal.

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Gaming legends, industry leaders to take the stage at Global Games Show in Riyadh

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia is hosting the Global Games Show in Riyadh which runs until June 30, bringing together leading esports executives, game developers, investors, policymakers and industry experts as the kingdom seeks to strengthen its position as a global hub for gaming and digital entertainment.

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US-Iran deal faces early strains as Rubio seeks to reassure Gulf allies

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The fragile US-Iran peace agreement reached last week is already facing challenges as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting interpretations of key provisions, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Middle East tour aimed at reassuring skeptical regional allies, said media reports.

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Dubai plans public behaviour guidelines to offer 'most civilised urban experience'

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Dubai is preparing to introduce a new set of public behaviour guidelines as part of an ambitious effort to make the emirate what officials describe as "the world's most civilised urban experience."

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UK Prime Minister Starmer steps down; Andy Burnham to take over

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and prime minister, following mounting pressure on him after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections in May, said media reports. His resignation paves the way for 'an orderly transfer of power to frontrunner Andy Burnham.

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US, Iran agree roadmap for final peace deal amid tensions over Hormuz

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive peace agreement in 60 days, marking a significant step forward in efforts to end hostilities despite renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

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51 feared dead as boat with migrants capsizes north off Libya

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

A boat carrying 61 migrants has sank off the coast of the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk, leaving 51 people dead or missing, said a report, citing the Al Abreen Foundation for Migrants and Humanitarian Services. Ten migrants survived the shipwreck while search is on for the remaining missing migrants.

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UAE's new government work model to deploy Agentic AI in public services

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

The UAE is entering a new phase of government development built on deploying Agentic AI in the design of public services, policies and procedures, advancing the leadership's vision of building the world's most effective and forward-looking government, a senior minister has said .