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Maritime security incidents in the Persian Gulf

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: MT GEM NO. 2 tanker struck by projectile off UAE coast

Maritime security concerns have escalated in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz following two separate attacks on tankers. On September 21, the Liberia-flagged LPG tanker M. T. Al Maryah was struck by a dron

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UAE economic diversification and cybersecurity expansion

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: UAE economy grows 0.4% in H1 2026 driven by non-oil sectors

The United Arab Emirates has seen significant growth in its outward foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic diversification. By 2025, the country’s total outward FDI stock reached approximately $402.7 billion, with

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UAE 2026-2027 academic year implementation

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: UAE schools enforce strict photography bans to protect student privacy

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education has commenced the 2026-2027 academic year, with more than 1.277 million students returning to over 1,180 public and private schools. Following a phased four-day intake perio

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UAE Big Ticket e-draw winners

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Latest: Big Ticket e-draw winners from India and Bangladesh receive Dh25,000 each

In late September 2026, the Big Ticket e-draw in the UAE awarded Dh25,000 each to four expatriates from India and Bangladesh. Winners included Ayyalu Samy, a machine operator from India, and Abul Bashar and Mohammed Shah

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Sharjah International Storytellers Forum

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Latest: Sharjah International Storyteller Forum concludes 26th edition

The 26th Sharjah International Storytellers Forum concluded its five-day run in the United Arab Emirates, having brought together more than 120 storytellers and researchers from approximately 30 countries. Under the them

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Sharjah murder of Indian national Alwin Prakash Kunder

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Latest: Alwin Prakash Kundar's remains returned to India after Sharjah murder

The dismembered remains of Alwin Prakash Kunder, an Indian national who worked at Sharjah Airport, were discovered in the boot of a car on a road leading toward Oman. Kunder had been missing since approximately July 20,

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Global waste management and energy recovery trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Circular economy models transform municipal waste into energy and fertilizer

Global waste management and energy recovery efforts are increasingly focusing on decarbonization and circular economy models. Technological advancements are positioning waste-to-energy solutions as key drivers for reduci

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Azizi Developments expansion in the UAE

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Azizi Hospitality advances five-star hotel in Dubai

Azizi Developments has expanded its construction and planning activities within the United Arab Emirates. The company implemented 24/7 construction schedules at its Azizi Venice project in Dubai South to accelerate progr

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Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Dubai International Film Festival to relaunch in December 2027

The 13th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth has announced its 2026 schedule, running from October 25 to November 1. Organized by Foundation Fan, the event will be held at City Centre Al Zahia and

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UAE infrastructure and traffic management projects

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Dubai approves 80km New Fourth Corridor road project

Infrastructure development and maintenance in Sharjah and Dubai continue to impact traffic flow on major routes connecting the two emirates. While the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has opened a 1,000-metre, two-lan

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Dubai and UAE tourism growth

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Dubai and UAE tourism: travel destinations and rental tips

Dubai’s tourism sector has reached record visitor levels, with December 2026 seeing 2.04 million international overnight visitors, a 6% increase year-on-year. Hotel occupancy rose significantly from 36% in March 2026 to

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