UAE News

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Türkiye

Emirates 24/7 — A 5.5-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck central Türkiye this morning, with no immedi... Read more

U.S. Issues New License For Russian Oil Sales As Strategic Reserve Release Aims To Ease Price Surge

 The U.S. on Thursday issued a new Russia-related general license that allows the sale of ⁠Russian crude oil and ... Read more

SOUTH KOREA PASSES LAW TO ENFORCE $350BN INVESTMENT IN UNITED STATES

Emirates 24/7 — South Korea's parliament passed a special bill on Friday mandating Seoul to fulfill its pledge to in... Read more

UAE AIR DEFENCES INTERCEPT 10 BALLISTIC MISSILES, 26 UAVs

WAM - The UAE air defense systems on 12 March intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since... Read more

AROUND 9,000 AMERICANS IN THE UAE OPT TO REMAIN DESPITE U.S. EVACUATION OFFER

Emirates 24/7 — About 9,000 American citizens in the United Arab Emirates have chosen to remain in the country desp... Read more

UAE AIR DEFENCES INTERCEPT SIX BALLISTIC MISSILES, SEVEN CRUISE MISSILES, 39 UAVs

WAM - The UAE air defiance systems on 11 March 2026 intercepted six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles and 39 d... Read more

AMID WAR, TRUMP FAMILY TRADES IN MILITARY DRONES

Emirates 24/7 — Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are planning to invest in Powerus, a drone startup aiming to capita... Read more

EU APPROVES NEW SANCTIONS AGAINST 19 IRANIAN OFFICIALS, ENTITIES

WAM - The European Union has approved new sanctions against Iran targeting 19 officials and entities linked to the Ira... Read more

UN SECURITY COUNCIL DEMANDS IMMEDIATE HALT TO IRANIAN ATTACKS ON GULF STATES

Emirates 24/7 — The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday demanding an "immediate halt" ... Read more

GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER: NO EVIDENCE OF MINES IN HORMUZ BUT SHIPPING 'DE FACTO' HALTED

Emirates 24/7 — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated on Wednesday that there are currently no indications ... Read more

TRUMP TELLS AXIOS IRAN WAR WILL END SOON AS 'PRACTICALLY NOTHING LEFT' TO TARGET

Emirates 24/7 — U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the military conflict with Iran would end "soon... Read more

Kuwait Dealt With 7 Drones In Last 24-Hours

WAM - The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait announced on Wednesday that Kuwait's air defence systems have successfully det... Read more

GCC SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS ATTACK ON UAE CONSULATE IN KURDISTAN

WAM- Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), strongly condemned the targetin... Read more

TRUMP: THE WAR ON IRAN IS NEARLY OVER

Emirates 24/7 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the ongoing war with Iran is nearing its end, ... Read more