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UAE orders investigation into flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight incident

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

The UAE has ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv.

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Saudi Arabia calls for boosting GCC integration in housing

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has called for strengthening GCC integration in the housing sector and leveraging Gulf capabilities and expertise.

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Flydubai suspends Israel flights after security incident involving pilots

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Dubai carrier flydubai has suspended flights to and from Israel following a security incident involving pilots of flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai are performing competitively: BCG

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The UAE has emerged as one of the world's most competitive urban destinations, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai placed at the top of global benchmarks, says a report.

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LIVEX 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) has opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

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IsDB Board approves $938m in development financing

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has approved a new package of $938 million in development financing for six member countries.

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LIVEX 2026 mobilises key partners around shared liveability agenda

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

LIVEX 2026, which opens in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, has announced more than 20 leading organisations as partners for the liveability and investment exhibition, bringing together key players at the forefront of shaping and delivering liveability across the emirate.

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Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Hormuz, Tehran says diplomacy only route

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and resume nuclear negotiations, dealing a setback to diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict and restore shipping through the vital waterway.

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan step up security coordination as Houthi attacks continue

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are moving to deepen military coordination as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify, with the three countries preparing an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff under a newly signed joint defence pact.

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Pezeshkian tells Gulf neighbours Iran seeks regional security, rejects Trump threats

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to send a message to Iran’s Gulf neighbours, saying Tehran’s security must be guaranteed if the wider region is to avoid being drawn into continuing instability.