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Somali referee Omar Artan said the 'biggest dream of my life' had been ripped from him after he was denied entry into the US to officiate at the 2026 World Cup. Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport at the weekend despite possessing valid travel documents. The

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Masked rioters 'burn foreigners out of their homes' in wake of Belfast knife attack

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A leading UAE businessman has launched a Dh1 million ($270,000) relief fund to support the families of those killed in a Dubai road crash on Sunday and aid the recovery of the injured. Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and chief executive of Abu Dhabi healthcare company Burjeel

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UAE businessman sets up Dh1 million fund for victims of deadly Dubai road crash

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Emirates President Tim Clark says the airline will introduce measures to reassure passengers and remains prepared to expand services as conditions improve

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Manus on Markets: Gulf tensions surge after Iran and US exchange fire

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Developer AHS buys Shangri-La hotel in Dubai and plans to launch new Dh25bn project this year

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Iran launched strikes on US-linked sites in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after Washington said it had carried out a 'proportional' response to the downing of a military helicopter off Oman. The National's Manus Cranny reports

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Cargo vessel targeted off Yemen near Bab al-Mandeb Strait after Houthi threat

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What we know: 24 hours of US-Iran strikes and counterstrikes

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Blue Owl Capital sets up regional headquarters at Abu Dhabi's ADGM

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US and Iran exchange strikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing of helicopter

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The downing of a US Apache helicopter has triggered the most serious direct military exchange between the US and Iran since an April 8 ceasefire. Here's what we know after 24 hours of US-Iran strikes and retaliations:

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The National's front page for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

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▪️Iran's IRGC says it struck US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait ▪️US official says no damage after Iranian missile and drone attacks, Reuters reports ▪️Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran Latest:

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has struck US military targets across the region, hours after the US military said it carried out 'self-defence' strikes against Iranian radar and air-defence sites near the Strait of Hormuz Latest:

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UAE exchange houses and banks record sharp rise in salary processing as deadline takes effect

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UAE venues aim for World Cup cash-in to revive profits

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Oil prices drop as US energy chief sees traffic increase in Strait of Hormuz

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World Cup fever is building. Before the tournament begins, @Minarzouki and @AndyMitten discuss the teams, players, and stories that could define Fifa World Cup 2026. Register here: #FWC26 #FifaWorldCup

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Sheikha Latifa meets Crown Princess of Sweden

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Sharjah Ruler orders Dh8 million heritage market in Khorfakkan

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Dubai sends 60 tonnes of aid to DR Congo to help with Ebola virus response

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President Sheikh Mohamed receives Presidential Camel Racing Team in Abu Dhabi

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Kuwait's 'stubborn' geography forces a new playbook for its energy sector

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Lebanon-Cyprus ferry delayed again – but only for 10 days

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New Abu Dhabi Judicial Department judges and prosecutors sworn in before Sheikh Mansour

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Chinese tech giants push back against US military designations

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Dubai tourist visa applications will be processed within 48 hours, agency says

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Economic slump, not AI, is the real job killer, says LinkedIn executive

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Tourists planning a visit to the UAE can obtain a 30-day or 60-day single-entry visa within 48 hours, officials said. Dubai offers many kinds of visit visas, from two or four-day transit visas to 90-day multiple-entry documents based on eligibility criteria and purpose of

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The low-cost subsidiary of Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines is set to start operations in June 2027 with a network connecting Beirut to regional and European cities including Dubai and Copenhagen. Fly Beirut will make its debut with a fleet of five Airbus A320 aircraft, Middle

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World Cup arrivals face trouble at US border, with immigration emerging as a point of concern before the tournament. From an Iraqi player being held at an airport to Iran's team relocating to Mexico, teams and fans are facing added uncertainty ahead of kick-off

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Protester shot dead as Ebola quarantine plan sparks fury in Kenya

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UAE floating hospital in Al Arish has received five new patients from Gaza, bringing the number treated at the facility to more than 90 since February 2. The hospital is part of the UAE's humanitarian drive for Palestinians affected by the conflict.

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Mystery billionaire flips £195m London mansion for £56m profit

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Iran's football federation said that its ticket allocation for games at the 2026 World Cup had been pulled days before the tournament starts, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their matches. The World Cup ⁠begins on Thursday with co-hosts

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UAE continues to invest in defences to ensure nation is prepared for future, says Sheikh Hamdan

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Almost 3.8 million Afghan girls are out of school as Taliban restrictions continue to deny them access to education, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday. Georgette Gagnon, the UN's deputy special representative for Afghanistan, said the number of girls

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