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Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' attacked by Iran drone off Dubai coast
Dubai: An Iranian drone targeted the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi, which was anchored off Dubai Port. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that Al Salmi, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) ship, was attacked at around 12:10 am on
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Gold prices in Dubai jump Dh8 as 24K nears Dh550 per gram
Gold prices surged Dh8 per gram reaching almost Dh550 in Dubai on Tuesday morning. Dubai Jewellery Group quoted the price of 24K gold trading at Dh549. 75 per gram, up from Dh541. 75, on the previous market close. Other variants of the
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No exams for UAE IB students, alternative grading system set
In a significant shift for the current exam cycle, International Baccalaureate (IB) students across the UAE will not sit their final examinations this year, following the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. Parents across IB schools in the country
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UAE faces up to 700,000 cyberattacks a day amid regional tensions
Dubai: Cyberattack incidents in the UAE have sharply increased since recent escalated tensions in the region, with artificial intelligence tools
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American University of Sharjah announces remote operations to continue
American University of Sharjah said remote operations would continue “until further notice.” The school said it will continue to keep an
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UAE weather this week: More rain, cooler temperatures expected
The UAE just emerged from one of its moistest periods in recent memory. Though conditions have stabilised now, the meteorologists say more rain is on
Read MoreUAE resumes campus classes for practical courses March 30
From Monday, March 30, 2026, universities across the UAE will gradually recommence its classrooms for a small number of programmes — which need practical training such as clinical practice, laboratory working or field applications or in person
Read MoreTravelling through Dubai Airports? Get the special edition Dubai World Cup 2026 stamp
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has introduced a special stamp with the “Dubai World Cup 2026” logo, to welcome travellers entering at Dubai airports and celebrate this prestigious
Read MoreUAE residents face flooded homes, damaged cars after rain
Parts of the country were battered with rain and strong winds on Wednesday, with some UAE residents posting videos of flooded streets, partially submerged vehicles and branches toppling over in parking areas. The impact of the storm was evident
Read MoreNew unstable weather in UAE to bring rain, storms
A new spell of unstable weather is expected to hit parts of the UAE starting from Thursday night (March 26) until Friday, with authorities predicting rain showers, thunderstorms and winds in conditions that will permeate phases across the
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