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The United Arab Emirates' air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the US and Iran exchanged fire on the weekend, the first significant military action in a month. In a short statement, the Defence Ministry said it "dealt with" an Iranian drone that was detected over its waters approaching from Iran. There were no immediate claims of responsibility from Tehran nor any reports of damage. The UAE Defence Ministry later issued a second statement denying the Al Menhad Air Base in Dubai had been targeted by Iranian missiles, as had been reported by Iranian media outlets. The incident came after US forces on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers on an Iranian island, breaking a lull in fighting in the war that has lasted more than six months. Iran responded by launching missiles at US sites in Jordan, which were intercepted. Early Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry said that Iran would "not hesitate to

Recent treaties with the UAE and Israel point to shorter arbitration timelines and broader investment protection, even as India retains regulatory safeguards in sensitive areas

China was Iran's 2nd-largest trading partner in 2025, behind the UAE, which this week cut all economic ties with Tehran after accusing it of firing ballistic missiles at UAE's territory

Unicommerce said that Urban Company's arm in West Asia will leverage its flagship platform, Uniware, to manage inventory and fulfilment operations supporting its at-home service ecosystem

Abu Dhabi has halted economic engagements with Tehran after detecting two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate the regional crisis

Six businesspeople told Reuters their companies have had transfers in various currencies delayed or returned by Saudi banks with no official explanation.

The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday that the attacks were acts of piracy. The attacks caused no casualties but underlined the dangers faced by vessels seeking to move cargo through the critical waterway that leads from the Persian Gulf to the open oceans as Iran keeps a firm grip on the passage. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here. 2 oil tankers hit by drones as they transited Strait of Hormuz ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Two tankers owned by Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil and gas company ADNOC were attacked Thursday evening while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the company said. It added that the attack caused no injuries and that "the situation has been brought under control." The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Narcotics Control Bureau has secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE. "Modi govt is relentlessly tracking down drug traffickers hiding abroad and destroying their entire ecosystem with a ruthless approach," the Home Minister said in a post on X. He said the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) secured the return of Basoya from the UAE creating a "new milestone" in the policy of zero tolerance against narcotics, "By tracing the criminal through a top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach, our agencies have once again proven that no matter where drug traffickers hide, they cannot escape the long arm of Indian law," he said. Basoya is accused of being the mastermind of an international drug syndicate.

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) has launched a three-month scheme offering complimentary UAE entry visas to eligible India.

The three-month pilot will support up to 20,000 visas for Indian passport holders booking a minimum three-night stay in the UAE between August 1 and October 31

A vessel owned by Abu Dhabi's state-owned ADNOC oil and gas company was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Emirati authorities said. The Foreign Ministry said Iran fired the missile as part of attacks on commercial shipping. ADNOC said in a statement that there were no casualties following the attack early Saturday. The company said over a dozen of its vessels have been attacked by missiles and drones while passing through the strait since the United States and Israel launched the war on Iran in February. One crew member has been killed and 20 others wounded, it said. ADNOC didn't elaborate on where the attack took place or on any damage. Later, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said a vessel east of the town of Khasab, Oman, had been struck by a projectile that caused a fire that was put out, with the vessel and crew safe. It was not immediately clear whether this was the ADNOC incident. Iran and Oman, on the other side of the strait, have been ...

The acquisition gives the Mumbai-based fintech access to 34 UAE banks, expands its issuing-side capabilities and takes the combined business to over $30 million in annual revenue

Delhi High Court has set aside the government's tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services in Australia, Singapore, the UAE and Kuwait, directing authorities to invite fresh bids

India lodged a strong protest with Iran after attacks on two UAE-linked merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian seafarer and injured 10 others

The UAE said two of its tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member as regional tensions continued to escalate

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The new crossfire in the Persian Gulf comes after US President Donald Trump suggested an interim deal and ceasefire in the Iran war was "over." US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote online: "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay." The United Arab Emirates warned the public Sunday of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar. A missile alert sounded in Qatar shortly after the blasts. Meanwhile, missile alerts sounded in Bahrain, an island kingdom in the Persian Gulf home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet. It wasn't immediately clear what locations were under attack in the UAE, which so far hadn't been targeted in the latest round of attacks by Iran. In the Strait of Hormuz attack, a Cyprus-flagged container ship was hit by Iran and suffered ...

India and the UAE are discussing a potential defence deal involving the BrahMos supersonic missile and the Akashteer air-defence system. If finalized, it would mark a major boost for India's defence

The discussions, which have not been previously ​reported, likely include the potential sale of India's air defence system Akashteer

By all accounts, Mr Modi led the discussions at the working session, endorsing the G7's call for partnerships rather than aid but also underlining support for developing countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday discussed the West Asia situation and underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law to ensure lasting peace, security and stability in the region. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France. In a post on X, Modi described his meeting with the UAE President as "very good" and said they discussed bilateral ties across sectors and ways to further energise the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. "Had a very good meeting with my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. We discussed India-UAE ties across sectors and ways to further energise our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," the prime minister said. Modi also expressed gratitude to the UAE government and its president for the "care and concern" for the Indian community living in the UAE. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) ...