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US sending 1,000 troops to Middle East as Iran tensions mount

The Pentagon on Monday ordered another 1,000 American troops to the Middle East, moving to bolster security in a region reeling from hostile attacks on commercial ships that the U.S. has blamed on Iran. Officials said the deployment includes

Saudi Air Force intercept two Houthi drones

The Air Defence Forces of the coalition have successfully intercepted and dropped drone aircraft launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Tuesday, aimed at civilians at a residential area in Abha , the coalition's spokesperson said in a

Mist, fog reduce visibility on UAE roads

Motorists are advised to take all precautions on the roads and follow traffic rules following the build-up of fog in parts of the country today. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the weather will be humid in the morning with

UAE police have a message for motorists as temperature soars above 45°C

Traffic authorities in Abu Dhabi have urged motorists to check their vehicle tyres regularly to avoid driving on worn-out ones to prevent crashes

Saudi intercepts 5 Houthi unmanned drones in new airport attack: Coalition

The Royal Saudi Air Defense Force and Air Force have successfully intercepted and dropped five unmanned drone aircraft launched by the Iran-backed

Dh3,000 fine and 24 traffic points for operating illegal taxis in Abu Dhabi

Over 1,500 motorists have been fined in the Capital after authorities caught them operating illegal taxis. The Abu Dhabi Police said on Thursday

Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition Gets Ready to Launch with the Appearance of the Canopus Star

The Higher Organizing Committee of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) finalized the form and content of the 2019 edition of the exhibition, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin

Saudi royal passes away, court announces

Saudi royal Prince Mohammed bin Muttab bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al Saud has passed away, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing a statement from the Royal Court on Thursday. The statement added that funeral prayer

Women, children among 26 injured in Houthi attack on Saudi airport

Colonel Turki Almalki, the official spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that at 2:21am Wednesday morning, a hostile projectile fired by Houthi militia hit the arrivals hall at Abha International Airport in Asir

Etisalat to provide 5G at new Abu Dhabi airport

The Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), Abu Dhabi's new international airport, will become the first airport terminal in the region to benefit from ultra-high speed connectivity, delivered by Etisalat's 5G network. The deployment is based