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Mar 15, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 15: As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users' devices, noting that such applications may serve as gateways for data theft, fraud or cyber extortion.
Modon launches Tara Park residential project on Al Reem Island
GCAA: More than 1.4 million passengers served through UAE airports from 1 to 12 March
Mar 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys six drones in Eastern Region
UAE Attorney-General orders arrest of 10 defendants for expedited trial over publishing video clips via digital platforms
Qatari Defence Ministry announces interception of missile attack
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Abdullah bin Zayed receives Cyprus Foreign Minister
Mar 13, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 13: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr Constantinos Kombos, Minister...
Bahrain intercepts, destroys 114 missiles, 190 drones since start of Iranian attacks
Manana [Bahrain], March 13: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that air defences have intercepted and destroyed 114 ballistic missiles and 190...
Six French soldiers injured in drone attack in Iraq's Kurdistan
Baghdad [Iraq], March 13: Six French soldiers were injured in a two-drone attack in Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
US Central Command reports loss of refuelling aircraft in western Iraq
Washington [US], March 13: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today, Thursday, the loss of a US refuelling aircraft in western Iraq during ongoing...
Death toll from southern Ethiopia floods rises to 64
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 13: The death toll from floods and landslides in a densely populated mountainous area in southern Ethiopia has risen to 64.
Israeli attacks displace over 750K in Lebanon
Mar 12, 2026
New York [US], March 12: Lebanon faces "a moment of grave peril" as Israel continues to launch deadly attacks across the country, forcibly displacing hundreds...
Hormuz fears rise as ships hit
Tehran [Iran], March 12: Several ships have been hit by projectiles in and near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran vowed to block oil shipments...
Iran hospitals badly affected
Tehran [Iran], March 12: Iranian authorities say a number of hospitals have been temporarily put out of service and thousands of civilians affected by the...
Iranian police chief warns protesters: 'Fingers on trigger'
Tehran [Iran], March 12: Iran's police chief on Tuesday warned citizens against protesting for regime change after Israel called on Iranians to rise up against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
US military confirms use of 'AI tools' in war against Iran
Democrats say White House offers no clarity on Iran war goals after 11 days
3 arrested after blast at US embassy in Oslo
Spain recalls ambassador to Israel as diplomatic rift widens over Iran attacks
Italy sends frigate with over 160 soldiers to protect Cyprus from Iranian attacks
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on fighting in Lebanon
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns targeting of UAE Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Mar 11, 2026
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with several officials, foreign ministers to discuss regional developments
Abdullah bin Zayed offers condolences on passing of national duty martyr Saeed Rashid Al Balushi
Saudi Ministry of Defense intercepts six ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base
