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Mar 14, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 14: The Zayed Sports Tournament 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, concluded successfully after weeks of exciting competitions that brought together athletes, youth, and families in a vibrant celebration of sport, unity, and community engagement.
Sultan bin Ahmed crowns SBA with Ramadan media championship title
GCAA: More than 1.4 million passengers served through UAE airports from 1 to 12 March
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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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.
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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 to the United States, Israel and their allies in a bid to increase the costs of the war.
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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
