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DP World Foundation delivers 17,800 food boxes in 8 countries

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, has delivered 17,800 essential food supply boxes across eight international locations.

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Ceasefire stays fragile as Iran blocks Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Confusion over the scope of the newly announced US-Iran ceasefire and Israel's military campaign in Lebanon continued to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with industry operators adopting a cautious wait-and-see approach.

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'Big day for peace, Big money to be made': Trump

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has hailed the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran as a big day for world peace and said there is an opportunity to make big money.

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CEASEFIRE! US-Iran agree two-week truce

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday on the condition that Iran agrees to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s supreme leader has instructed all military units to stop firing.

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Dubai Investments, JOOD sign MoU to advance community initiatives

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Dubai Investments has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Community Contributions Establishment - JOOD, an official Dubai based contribution entity established to enable and organise community contributions in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33.

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'A whole civilization will die tonight', warns Trump as deadline nears

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

As the deadline set by US President Donald Trump to Iran to agree a deal nears, he has posted a stark message on his social media warning that a civilisation could die tonight.

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Saudi-Bahrain causeway reopens after brief closure over Iran attacks

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, reopened Tuesday morning after a brief closure over possible threats from Iran, said media reports. The vital route was shut down after alerts issued by Saudi Arabia's National Early Warning Platform in the kingdom's Eastern Region.

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Clock ticks toward deadline as Trump warns Iran could be 'taken out in one night'

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Time is rapidly running out for Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, with the American president warning that Tehran faces devastating consequences if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before his deadline of 8:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday (00:00 GMT Wednesday).

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ICAI elects new chairman, executive committee

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

The Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has elected a new Executive Committee for the year, with Rishi Chawla assuming charge as Chairman.

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Hormuz crisis threatens global stability, urgent action must: Bahrain

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global stability, food security, and the foundational principles of international law, said Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, calling for urgent international action.