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Abu Dhabi opens control centre for autonomous vehicle operations

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has inaugurated a central control room to oversee and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, as authorities step up efforts to support the rollout of self-driving transport services.

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Bahrain approves new rules for shared accommodation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Major amendments to the executive by-laws of Bahrain’s Municipalities Law have been approved in a move aimed at strengthening municipal governance, regulating shared accommodation, enhancing public health measures and updating municipal fees.

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Strait of Hormuz traffic slows to a trickle as US-Iran clashes fuel tensions

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a near standstill on Thursday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran shattered a three-week-old ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over energy supplies and regional security.

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

The United States launched a second consecutive day of major military strikes against Iran on Tuesday, targeting about 90 military sites along its coastline, as Tehran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, sharply escalating tensions across the Gulf.

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Trump says interim agreement with Iran 'over' as Gulf conflict escalates

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending weeks of hostilities was effectively "over," following a sharp escalation in military exchanges across the Gulf that has further rattled global energy markets and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Demand for legal support in Saudi Arabia jumps 5,700% over past two years

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Requests for legal advice have skyrocketed by more than 5,700% in Saudi Arabia since 2024, while in Kuwait they have increased by 1,832%, a new study has revealed.

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US strikes more than 80 targets in Iran after attacks on ships in Hormuz

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes across Iran overnight, targeting more than 80 sites after Tehran resumed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, further destabilising a fragile ceasefire agreed less than three weeks ago.

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Iran accused of fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks after Qatari LNG tanker hit

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Attacks on commercial shipping resumed in the Strait of Hormuz, with two vessels struck in separate incidents that have heightened fears over the security of the shipping lane and threatened to derail recent diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.

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Fire breaks out at restaurant on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

A fire broke out at a restaurant on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday and was brought under control after more than three hours with no injuries reported, said media reports, citing Dubai Civil Defence officials. Cooling operations are currently under way to extinguish remaining hot spots.

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Thales wins contract to deliver multi-mission surveillance radars to Oman

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace sectors, in partnership with Omani contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver its latest-generation Tracsigma primary surveillance radar and two RSM NG secondary surveillance radars.