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Bahrain court issues life sentences for espionage linked to Iran
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (239+ words) The individuals were convicted of spying for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out terrorist and hostile acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain and undermine its national interests. According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Chief of…...
Shamma bint Sultan calls for better co-op for climate action
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (264+ words) Her Highness Sheikha Shamma is President and CEO of Frontier25 and The Climate Tribe, and Chairwoman of Alliances for Global Sustainability, RESET MENA and Aurora50. "We need to scale the solutions we know we have and remove barriers to innovation, but we…...
Moroccos Royal Air Maroc scales back flights due to fuel costs
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (145+ words) Tensions in the Middle East have driven a surge in global jet fuel prices, putting pressure on carriers and prompting temporary route suspensions. RAM will pause flights linking Moroccan airports with several African cities of Bangui, Brazzaville, Kinshasa, Douala, Yaounde…...
Rising cyberattacks drive demand for cyber insurance: Report
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (337+ words) The UAE cyber insurance market is estimated at around US$70 million, according to the Cybersecurity Council, reflecting rising awareness of the importance of digital risk protection as reliance on technology-driven solutions expands across sectors. The Council expected cyber insurance premiums…...
UAE President and leaders discuss regional developments
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (57+ words) UAE leaders congratulate President of Cameroon on National Day UAE President directs adoption of national health insurance system UAE leaders congratulate King of Norway on National Day UAE leaders congratulate President of Kazakhstan on birthday UAE President offers condolences to…...
Sharjah Club holds conference for Asian Handball Championship
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (133+ words) The conference will feature the signing ceremony for the sponsorship contract supporting the team during the Asian Championship. Sharjah is partaking in the tournament as the 2024 champion. As a result, the team has been nominated to represent the Asian continent…...
UAE to see hot weather this week: NCM
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (251+ words) The NCM said conditions would become generally moderate at night and in the early morning, while the weather would remain generally fair, with partly cloudy skies at times over some eastern areas. Relative humidity will increase during the late night…...
Netanyahu: Trump agreed any Iran deal must end nuclear threat
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (222+ words) Netanyahu was referring to a conversation between the two leaders on Saturday night, which Trump had earlier said "went very well". "President Trump and I agreed that any final agreement with Iran must eliminate the nuclear threat entirely. This means…...
UAE delegation concludes participation in GLOBSEC Forum 2026
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (177+ words) While in the capital of the Czech Republic, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah hosted a strategic dialogue with a group of European counterparts, during which they exchanged views on recent regional and international developments and explored ways to deepen cooperation between…...
1934 World Cup: Italy crowned amid political shadows
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (640+ words) For the first time, qualifying rounds were introduced to determine the 16 finalists. Matches were played across eight cities instead of a single venue as in 1930, and broadcasts were transmitted by radio in 12 participating countries. As in Uruguay four years earlier,…...