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President visits defence ministry, reviews readiness
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the Ministry of Defence as part of his ongoing followup on current developments and to review the latest updates related to defence and military affairs, as well as the efforts being made to enhance operational readiness and preparedness to address various challenges.
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March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Khaled reviews emergency readiness, response ecosystem
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed the emergency readiness and response ecosystem at the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre in Abu Dhabi.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Poland has less space for interest rate cuts
There is less space for interest rate cuts in Poland due to the conflict in the Middle East, central banker Ludwik Kotecki told private radio TOK FM on Friday.
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March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Saints beat Fulham, City hand Magpies FA Cup lesson as Chelsea survive Wrexham scare
Sunderland suffered an embarrassing FA Cup fifth round exit against third tier strugglers Port Vale, while Championship side Southampton stunned Fulham on Sunday.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Inflation triggers rise in UK realty prices
British house prices rose in February at the fastest pace since October, data showed on Friday, but lenders raised their mortgage rates over concerns the Middle East conflict could lead to higher inflation and halt a run of cuts to borrowing costs.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Strict voter proposals have us searching for our true ID
When Kathy Magnuson was young, she signed her Social Security card with pride, if not precision, by her maiden name: “Kathy A. Brown.”
3 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Fast fashion garments pile up in South Asia as war grounds planes
Shipments of garments for Zara owner Inditex and other major clothing retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India, according to three manufacturers, as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways to cancel flights.
3 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Iran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure
The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure on Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of the desalination plants that are crucial for Gulf nations’ drinking water.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Dhs181,000 refund ordered in property sale dispute
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to return Dhs181,000 to another, with whom he had agreed to sell his property.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Messi scores 899th goal in Miami's win vs DC
Lionel Messi moved to the brink of another goalscoring milestone as Inter Miami bagged their second win of the Major League Soccer season with a 2-1 victory over DC United on Saturday.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
BoS acts as Joint Lead Manager, Bookrunner for Omniyat sukuk
Bank of Sharjah (BoS) acted as Joint Lead Manager and Book runner in the successful issuance of a $600 million, five-year Sukuk for Omniyat Holdings, alongside other international and regional financial institutions.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
It’s time to honour extraordinary women of UK
Much has been achieved in the long march towards equal rights for women, and there is much still to achieve.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Rahul condemns Left allies
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala has sparked anger among his national allies.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
UAE joins UN advisory board on official statistics
The United Nations Statistical Commission has selected the UAE as a member of the Advisory Board on the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement for the region and reflecting growing global confidence in the country's leadership in developing statistical systems and strengthening data governance at the international level.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Euro zone yields on track for biggest weekly rise
Concerns that the Middle East conflict could fuel inflation have driven euro zone government bond yields towards their biggest weekly rise since March last year, when Germany announced plans for a major increase in fiscal spending.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Ukraine to send drone experts to Middle East
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Kyiv's drone experts will be \"on site\" in the Middle East \"next week,\" as he seeks US air defence missiles in exchange for drone expertise.
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March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Dhs91.405m raised by Most Noble Number Auction
Pledges by international humanitarian and philanthropy organisations and individual contributions by major contributors amounted to over Dhs1.049 billion, while the Most Noble Number charity auction held in Dubai raised a total of Dhs91.405 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum Dhs1 billion to be invested to fight childhood hunger around the world.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Govt considers work from home, early market closures amid war
The government is considering introducing work from home, early market closures and Friday off during Ramadan in view of the energy crisis set off by the Middle East situation.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos turns lens on photography in Athens exhibition
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos paused his filmmaking and promotion schedule this week to celebrate a quieter creative pursuit: photography.
3 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Al Tadawi crowned volleyball champions as curtain falls on 13th NAS Tournament
Al Tadawi team weathered a spirited fightback before clipping Yaazar 3-2 in an exciting final of the volleyball competition that brought down the curtains on the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
3 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
German bonds decline from most favoured havens in safety dash
German fiscal plans and the reduction of holdings by the European Central Bank raise concerns about a supply-demand imbalance which could drive yields higher
3 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Man declared insolvent after accumulating Dhs6.2m debt
The Dubai Civil Court has declared an Arab debtor insolvent after it was confirmed that he had accumulated debts totalling Dhs6.2 million.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
Gulf Today
Kazakhstan's CB holds key rate at 18 per cent
Kazakhstan's central bank on Friday held its policy rate unchanged at 18 per cent, amid stubbornly high inflation in Central Asia’s largest economy, a major energy and minerals exporter.
2 min |
March 08, 2026
Gulf Today
India to push ahead with Russian oil imports
An Indian government source said Saturday that New Delhi was pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil, after a temporary US waiver to import crude from Moscow due to war in the Middle East.
1 min |
March 08, 2026
Gulf Today
The Donald Trump guide to multi-national calamity
The last time an American president and his entourage of dissemblers face-planted into an international calamity, there was at least the courtesy of a meticulously produced pregame show.
3 min |
March 08, 2026
Gulf Today
PSG drop points in title race after 3-1 home loss to Monaco
US national team star Folarin Balogun was among the scorers as Monaco won 3-1 at Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, dealing a blow to the side from the French capital before they face Chelsea in a crunch Champions League last-16 tie.
2 min |
March 08, 2026
Gulf Today
Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 15 billion Kota Airport
PM calls it 'day of new hope and achievement, says it will accelerate entire region's development; Modi describes Kota as both an education hub and a centre of energy production
2 min |
March 08, 2026
Gulf Today
Failed Israeli operation to find airman remains kills 41
An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon.
1 min |
March 08, 2026
Gulf Today
Lily Collins gets back her diamond engagement ring stolen three years ago
Actress Lily Collins' engagement ring is back on her finger after three years, as it was once stolen.
2 min |
March 08, 2026
Gulf Today
Drones hit oil facilities, airports in Iraq
Drones struck airports and oil facilities in Iraq, and the US-led troops shot down several over the Kurdish city of Erbil after a warning of possible attacks on hotels.
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