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India approves major banking deal as Emirates NBD moves to take control of RBL Bank

India has taken a significant step in reshaping its banking landscape, as the country’s financial regulator approved a change of control at RBL Bank. The decision clears the way for Emirates NBD to acquire a majority stake in the lender. The approval was granted by the Securities and Exchange......

Drone attack sparks fire in industrial area of Abu Dhabi

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates reported that a drone attack triggered a fire on Tuesday in an industrial area of Abu Dhabi, a zone known for hosting energy-related facilities and logistics infrastructure. Emergency teams quickly responded to the incident and worked to contain the flames. Officials......

Vessel struck by projectile off UAE coast near Mina Saqr

A commercial vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 17 nautical miles northwest of Mina Saqr, in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred in waters near the northern coast of the United Arab Emirates,......

Drone attack sparks fire at French military base in Abu Dhabi

A fire broke out at a naval base hosting French forces in Abu Dhabi following a drone attack attributed to Iran, according to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense. The incident occurred amid a second consecutive day of Iranian strikes across the Gulf region. Emirati authorities stated that two......

Four injured after incident at Dubai International Airport

Four people were injured following an incident at Dubai International Airport on Saturday evening, according to a statement from the Dubai media office. The event occurred amid heightened regional tensions as Iran continued strikes on U.S. military bases across the Gulf. Dubai Airports confirmed that......

Turkish and UAE presidents reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation on Sunday with United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on expanding cooperation and reinforcing bilateral relations between their countries. According to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, the......

Algeria begins to cancel air services agreement with UAE

Algeria has officially started the process of terminating its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, originally signed in Abu Dhabi in May 2013. The move was announced by Algerian state media, which said the termination procedure is being conducted in line with the agreement's Article......

Yemen: UAE denies operating “secret prisons”

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly denied claims that it operated secret prisons in southern Yemen. The UAE Ministry of Defense described the allegations as “deliberate fabrications and disinformation” in a statement released overnight Tuesday. The Gulf nation intervened in Yemen......

Morocco and UAE sign MoU to strengthen meteorological cooperation

Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reinforce collaboration in the field of meteorology, officials announced Wednesday in Marrakech. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 19th World Water Congress by Mohamed Dkhissi, Director General......