UAE has temporarily frozen tourist and work visas for citizens of nine African and Asian nations under its 2026 policy. The ban, citing fraud, health, and security issues, impacts migrant workers, remittances, and tourism, with no official end date announced

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Western powers that Tehran would not yield to pressure over its nuclear program as the UN sanctions snapback deadline approaches, with diplomacy hanging in the balance amid mounting threats and diplomatic rift

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from Cairo’s Egyptian Museum has been stolen and melted down. The Interior Ministry confirmed four suspects confessed and were arrested, while authorities seized the proceeds of the crime

India outlasted Oman by 21 runs in a thrilling Asia Cup group clash. Sanju Samson’s 56 powered India’s total, while Hardik Pandya’s brilliance and Arshdeep Singh’s landmark 100th T20 wicket denied Oman’s spirited chase in Abu Dhabi

The Kingdom’s private aviation sector is booming, attracting high-end travelers and fostering global tourism, with new domestic and international flight routes enhancing accessibility and convenience

Israel's ground offensive on Gaza City escalates, displacing thousands and drawing international criticism. UN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Arab cinema takes center stage at the 98th Academy Awards as films from Palestine, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, and Sweden showcase unique stories that explore memory, identity, and resilience, reflecting the diversity and richness of the region’s storytellers

Eight individuals were sentenced in Abu Dhabi for online child exploitation, facing jail terms up to 15 years and fines of Dh1 million, as authorities intensify efforts to combat cybercrimes targeting minors through social media and gaming platforms

Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro star together for the first time in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The epic adventure drama follows ex-revolutionaries reuniting for a daring mission, hitting UAE cinemas on September 25

The UAE’s three-month midday break, banning outdoor work during peak summer hours, concluded with 99% compliance. Authorities praised private and government companies for prioritising worker health, providing shaded areas, cooling solutions, and medical support across the country

Israel has bombed UNRWA schools in Gaza’s al-Shati camp, where displaced families had sought refuge, just after issuing expulsion orders. Residential buildings, including the al-Rayas block, are also under threat as the humanitarian crisis deepens with continued airstrikes

An Ethiopian maid and her boyfriend were convicted in Al Ain for multiple thefts from her employer’s villa. Both received three-month prison terms followed by deportation, after investigators uncovered security footage and testimonies exposing their repeated theft attempts