Beginner’s guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, explaining the format, teams and key players

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Etihad doubles flights on the Abu Dhabi–Kabul route from July 15, 2026, adding a second daily service after strong demand from Afghan and UAE travellers.

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Moscow Metro’s historic stations are turning into unique wedding venues, offering couples grand architecture, rich history and underground charm after hours.

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Discover Dubai’s hidden food gems as DET and Google’s Map Your Dubai campaign spotlights homegrown restaurants with curated Google Maps guides.

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UAE dirham set for major digital overhaul with new currency symbol, Digital Dirham rollout, and system-wide upgrades across keyboards, phones and payments.

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Indian expat couple share why Dubai’s diverse, ambitious market made the UAE the ideal launchpad for their global expansion.

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Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the first European on an Artemis mission, piloting NASA’s Artemis 3 to test key systems for future Moon landings.

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President Donald Trump said Iran shot down a US Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman, adding that the US “must, of necessity, respond to this attack.”

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Learn if your UAE employer can legally keep your passport, what the law says, and how to file a complaint to get it back if it’s being withheld

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Sharjah Police launch a month-long anti-drug awareness drive to protect youth, promote prevention, and build a safer, drug-free community in the UAE.

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Dubai Basketball are one win from a historic ABA League title, taking a 2–0 lead over Partizan Belgrade as they chase the UAE’s first championship crown.

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Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5, its most powerful AI model yet, balancing advanced capabilities with strict safety safeguards and restricted high-risk uses.

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Kuwait issues new rules limiting domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, banning 27, as part of efforts to regulate and monitor the labour market.

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US Apache helicopter down near Strait of Hormuz as Trump blames Iran and vows response; first-ever US drone-assisted sea rescue saves two pilots.

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From zappers to clever traps and natural repellents, enjoy bug-free backyards this winter

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Iran has warned that it could resume strikes if Israel continues its campaign, while Netanyahu has vowed a “full-force” response to any renewed attacks

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Iran faces visa hurdles and rising tensions as its team travels late to the US for 2026 World Cup group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, with staff barred entry.

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Will Dubai extend its flexible four-day summer work week in 2026? Explore the pilot results, employee benefits and what it could mean for government staff.

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Security agencies in India stall Starlink’s commercial launch, citing worries over regulating foreign satellite internet used in recent Iran and Middle East conflicts.

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FTA expands VAT refund scheme for UAE nationals building new homes, adding more construction expenses to support families, cut costs and boost home ownership.

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Dubai’s RTA rolls out AI-powered cameras in driving lessons to monitor instructors and learners, boosting training quality, transparency and road safety in Dubai.