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Esha Gupta assured fans she’s safe in Abu Dhabi amid Middle East missile tensions: “Times are scary, but we’re ok. God protects us.” Sonal Chauhan sought PM Modi’s help, stranded in Dubai. Vishnu Manchu shared video of missiles scaring his son there, praising UAE defenses. Esha Gupta, the Bollywood actress vacationing in Abu Dhabi, UAE,…
Dubai cricket stadium (File photo) The second unofficial one-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for Sunday, was called off after security concerns in the region intensified“The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority,” the ECB said in a statement.“Tomorrow’s second 50-over game between England…
Dubai cricket stadium (File photo) The second unofficial one-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for Sunday, was called off after security concerns in the region intensified“The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority,” the ECB said in a statement.“Tomorrow’s second 50-over game between England…
Iran has launched attacks on US assets across the Gulf in retaliation for a major joint strike by the United States and Israel, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.On Saturday, the Iranian government confirmed the attacks, according to the Fars news agency, citing targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, countries…
Abu Dhabi Airports Issue Urgent Advisory for Zayed International Airport Amid Iran, US and Israel Conflict In the wake of a sudden surge in Middle East hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran, aviation authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued urgent advisories for passengers planning to travel through major hubs, especially Zayed…
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a safety advisory stating that all Indian nationals in the UAE are advised to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel in the UAE, as the situation in the region continues to evolve. In its advisory, the Embassy emphasised that Indian citizens should remain vigilant, take due care…
A Health Revolution? Abu Dhabi Pulls the Plug on Junk Food Promotions In a landmark shift toward proactive public health policy, Abu Dhabi has announced a comprehensive ban on outdoor advertising for junk food and unhealthy beverages across the emirate, marking one of the most ambitious food marketing restrictions in the region. This initiative, launched…
Passports and other identity documents belonging to hundreds of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) attendees have been posted online. High-profile attendees of the December 2025 event from the cryptocurrency, international finance, and political sectors had their personal information compromised in the security breach. Over 35,000 people attended the event.According to documents reviewed by the Financial…
Türkiye’s Getir Demands $700M From Abu Dhabi Investor Mubadala in Bitter Breakup In a major escalation of the ongoing dispute between a once-high-flying delivery start-up and its largest investor, the co-founders of Turkish food and grocery delivery startup Getir, Nazım Salur and Serkan Borançılı, have filed a $700 million lawsuit against Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment…
Philippine Missions in UAE Cut Hours During Ramadan: Are Services Being Hindered? As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the crescent moon sighting expected around 19 February, embassies and government offices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun updating service schedules and working hours to accommodate shorter days and fasting practices. Among…
