Israeli jets carried out heavy airstrikes in Lebanon’s southern and eastern regions, reportedly targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The attacks killed at least one person and shattered months of relative calm under a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah

Gaza’s devastation runs deep, with homes, hospitals, and schools destroyed beyond repair. As rebuilding costs soar to $70 billion, international donors, regional powers, and humanitarian agencies struggle to determine who will shoulder the financial and political burden

Qatar sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 win over the UAE. Second-half goals from Khoukhi and Miguel ensured victory, while UAE’s late strike wasn’t enough to deny the hosts their historic qualification

Tears, cheers, and national relief filled Israel as 20 hostages returned home after more than two years in Hamas captivity, following a fragile ceasefire that offers a glimmer of hope amid decades of mistrust and violence between Israel and Gaza

From learning saving discipline from her mother to navigating financial challenges after marriage, a Dubai-based finance professional shares how experiences shaped her smart money habits, inspiring her pursuit of financial independence by 35 and early retirement dreams

Hamas recalled 7,000 fighters and appointed military governors in Gaza, escalating tensions after the killing of its elite members, amid fears of internal bloodshed

Al Yamamah Steel’s wind tower plant begins commercial operations in Yanbu, producing large steel towers for advanced wind turbines and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 renewable energy targets

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire under Donald Trump’s Gaza peace initiative. The deal includes a hostage-prisoner exchange and troop withdrawal, sparking celebrations in Gaza and Tel Aviv despite ongoing uncertainty about Gaza’s post-war governance

In a groundbreaking step for healthcare innovation, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will soon feature the UAE’s first hospital vertiport, allowing electric air taxis to transport patients and organs swiftly across the city, marking a new era in medical mobility

The new Dubai permit enables free zone companies to operate in mainland markets, expanding opportunities for trade, government contracts, and local integration. The initiative aims to boost cross-jurisdictional business by 15–20% and benefit over 10,000 firms

At the Future of Healthcare Summit 2025, experts from leading UAE medical institutions discussed how AI, wearable devices, and genetic data can predict diseases years before symptoms, revolutionising care while raising ethical and regulatory challenges

Arab and Muslim foreign ministers endorsed Hamas’ willingness to support Trump’s Gaza peace initiative, calling for immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and a path toward Palestinian unity and two-state solution, while stressing Israel’s withdrawal and Gaza’s rebuilding under a secure framework