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Strangers Step In: How Everyday Acts of Kindness Shape UAE Communities
Residents share stories of unexpected generosity that foster belonging across the UAE.
Gulf
Saudi Oil Infrastructure Faces New Drone Threat; Regional Security Concerns Escalate
Gulf states unite to condemn attacks on Saudi energy facilities and demand accountability
Money & Business
UAE Housing Market Surges; Developer Sales Hit Record Levels in First Half
Residential and commercial property sales reach unprecedented scale across emirates.
Gulf
UAE Grants Extended Break: Islamic New Year Now Official Public Holiday
Workers across the UAE gain protected time off as government recognizes Islamic observance.
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Gulf
Saudi Arabia draws line on security, resources at BRICS summit
Gulf states warn of security threats to energy infrastructure and global shipping lanes
Politics & Governance
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Politics & Governance
Algeria severs all ties with UAE, closing embassies and airspace
Diplomatic rupture closes consular services and restricts air travel between North African and Gulf nations.
The long read
The long read
U.S.-Iran Deal Leaves Gulf States Vulnerable to Regional Threats
Gulf states face economic and security costs as U.S. shifts toward accommodation with Iran.
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Dubai Property Market Relies on Licensed Brokers to Keep Sales Moving
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Gulf States Step Up as Regional Powers After 2026 Conflict Tests Security
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Abu Dhabi's OPEC Withdrawal Reshapes Global Energy Power Dynamics
May 30, 2026
Wealth's New Gatekeepers: How Dubai's Ultra-Rich Now Access Luxury Homes
August 26, 2026
Dune Finale Brings Abu Dhabi Desert Back to Screens; Production Wraps Iconic Trilogy
July 09, 2026