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Chaos in Strait of Hormuz as ships come under fire from Iranian gunboats

A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 2, 2026, in Space. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY MANDATORY CREDIT.

Chaos in Strait of Hormuz as ships come under fire from Iranian gunboats

A French UNIFIL patrol in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon, on Saurday. AFP

'Everything points to Hezbollah' for French Unifil soldier killing, says Macron

Lebanese army said on Saturday UNIFIL patrol members were caught in a gunfire exchange with armed men in south

MENA

School buses to resume operations in UAE on Monday

UAE

Ireland's PM hails 'strong relationship' with UAE following Kinahan arrest

UAE

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan. Bloomberg

It will take time for Gulf to boost energy production, Saudi minister says

Economy

Dubai’s St Regis, The Palm, and Radisson Blu Media City announce renovations

Travel

Universities in the UAE look to get back on track after Iran war closures

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, at Fujairah Port. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed inspects Fujairah Port

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'Blood-stained' killers still free, say victims of Syria massacre

Residents commemorate the 2013 civil war massacre in Al Tadamon neighbourhood of Damascus

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US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has described Iran as a 'terrorist machine'. Bloomberg

Trump Hormuz blockade effective, says US Interior Secretary

How Saudi Arabia is repositioning Neom as key logistics hub and economic anchor

Economy

Wall Street up and oil down as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'

Business

Culture

Zayed National Museum explores history of Emirati culture, from pearls to poetry

Culture

UAE National Orchestra brings classic Emirati TV and film music to the stage

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Zac Braff says he finds the new Scrubs season unexpectedly moving. Photo: Disney

Zach Braff 'cried real tears' in emotional Scrubs scene with Dr Cox

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The Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress

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Iraq's development agenda has been set back by the US-Israel war in Iran

Zaid Al-Ali

The Iran war is disrupting relations all over the world. Everyone needs to cool it

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How the UAE and its Gulf neighbours can help keep a thirsty world hydrated

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How insurance could become a vital line of defence for Gulf shipping

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Sheikh Khaled's Beijing visit affirms UAE-China ties in a troubled world

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Iran war distracting world from 'dire' conditions in Gaza

Gulf vessels turn back as US and Iran trade threats again

Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if no peace deal reached

Dubai Police bring community together with weekly run and ride

Burning fuel tanker leaves trail of fire through Syria street

What are dark vessels and spoofing in the Strait of Hormuz?

Displaced Lebanese return home with hope 10-day ceasefire holds

President Sheikh Mohamed inspects Fujairah Port

Key Trump ally insists 'no recession coming to the US’

UAE schools prepare to reopen

The Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress

Iraq's development agenda has been set back by the US-Israel war in Iran

The Iran war is disrupting relations all over the world. Everyone needs to cool it

How the UAE and its Gulf neighbours can help keep a thirsty world hydrated

How insurance could become a vital line of defence for Gulf shipping

Sheikh Khaled's Beijing visit affirms UAE-China ties in a troubled world

Iran war distracting world from 'dire' conditions in Gaza

Gulf vessels turn back as US and Iran trade threats again

Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if no peace deal reached

Dubai Police bring community together with weekly run and ride

Burning fuel tanker leaves trail of fire through Syria street

What are dark vessels and spoofing in the Strait of Hormuz?

Displaced Lebanese return home with hope 10-day ceasefire holds

President Sheikh Mohamed inspects Fujairah Port

Key Trump ally insists 'no recession coming to the US’

UAE schools prepare to reopen

QuoteThe Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress

QuoteIraq's development agenda has been set back by the US-Israel war in Iran

The Iran war is disrupting relations all over the world. Everyone needs to cool it

How the UAE and its Gulf neighbours can help keep a thirsty world hydrated

How insurance could become a vital line of defence for Gulf shipping

Sheikh Khaled's Beijing visit affirms UAE-China ties in a troubled world

The Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress

Iraq's development agenda has been set back by the US-Israel war in Iran