Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Co-operation, at the Semafor World Economy 2026 summit in Washington. AFP

Iran weaponising Strait of Hormuz 'impacts everybody', UAE official says

Reem Al Hashimy calls Iran's ruling regime 'malignant and malign'

US

Parents open up Dubai homes as satellite nurseries during Iran war

UAE

Q&A replayLebanon attacks, truce talks and the human toll

MENA

Iranian ships continue to cross Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade

Energy

Iran is 'perpetual bad' cyber actor, US official says

Technology

Three US aircraft carrier groups and 10 destroyers blockade Strait of Hormuz

MENA

CommentTrump needs to swiftly end the US-Israel war with Iran or face the wrath of the Republicans

Comment
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Pakistan delivers US messages to Iran as Trump says end to war is 'close'

Mediator Pakistan sends army chief to Tehran and prime minister to Saudi Arabia for talks

MENA

CommentThree years on, the rest of the world continues to 'tolerate' the civil war in Sudan

Comment

Today's cartoonShadi's take on reports of a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Cartoon

Dubai open for business despite 'surreal moment' in region, says senior official

Gulf

Shabab Al Ahli beat Tractor to maintain AFC Champions League dream

Football

UAE supermarkets get British crisps and porridge after 16-day trek

UAE

IMF lowers Middle East growth forecast over Iran war shock

Economy
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 14: Saeed Ezatolahi of team Shabab Al-Ahli FC celebrates scoring their second goal during the AFC Champions League Elite game between Tractor FC and Shabab Al Ahli FC at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City on April 14, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed / Getty Images)
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Shabab Al Ahli beat Tractor to maintain AFC Champions League dream

Dubai side triumph 3-0 in Jeddah with Cesar, Ezatolahi and Mateusao on target

Football

UAE supermarkets get British crisps and porridge after 16-day trek

UAE

IMF lowers Middle East growth forecast over Iran war shock

Economy

IEA warns of two-month wait for Gulf oil exports – even after Hormuz reopens

Energy

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