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Dubai Police ensure road safety amid unstable weather
Dubai Police have sustained their field operations with remarkable efficiency for the fifth day in a row, working closely alongside relevant authorities.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Pak to host Saudi, Turkey and Egypt for talks
Pakistan is set to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt from March 29-30 for in-depth discussions” on a variety of issues, including efforts to reduce the ongoing tensions in the region amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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March 29, 2026
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UAE para cycling team clinch gold, 2 silvers at Asian Para Track C'ships
The UAE national para-cycling team continued its strong showing at the Asian Para Track Championships 2026 in Tagaytay, Philippines, claiming a gold and two silver medals to bring their overall tally to three medals.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Indonesia starts enforcing social media ban for children under-16
Government has designated TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, X, Bigo Live and Roblox as high risk for young users; parents hail move
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Dubai Police answer 97% of 56,608 calls in 10 seconds
Dubai Police call handlers at the Command-and-Control Centre operated around the clock with dedication and precision, responding to 56,608 emergency calls during the recent unstable weather conditions.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Korda hits her stride and builds two-shot lead at Phoenix Open
Nelly Korda was just as good in the tougher afternoon conditions Friday, posting a 7-under 65 for the lowest 36-hole score of her LPGA Tour career and building a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the Ford Championship.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertiliser supply issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Philippine foreign ministry said.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Golf superstar Woods out on bail after arrest on DUI suspicion
Tiger Woods was released from jail late on Friday after posting bail following his arrest on suspicion of DUI in relation to a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., that did not cause any significant injuries.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Dark Saffron wins Golden Shaheen, Banishing lifts Godolphin Mile
Off form for the bulk of the 2025-26 Dubai Racing Carnival, Sultan Ali's Dark Saffron was put right into play from a wide draw in defence of his title in Saturday's Dubai Golden Shaheen, sponsored by Nakheel, and outsprinted reigning GI Breeders’ Cup Sprint champion Bentornato to give jockey Connor Beasley and trainer Ahmad Bin Harmash a rolling Group I double.
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March 29, 2026
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Rain likely on Tuesday and Wednesday, says NCM
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Tuesday, with chances of light to moderate rain in some areas and rising temperatures.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Wirtz steals show as Germany win thriller against Switzerland
Florian Wirtz starred for Germany with two stunning goals and two assists as Germany edged neighbours Switzerland 4-3 in a breathless friendly in Basel on Friday.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Air defences engage 20 missiles, 37 UAVs
The UAE air defences systems on Saturday engaged 20 ballistic missiles and 37 UAVs launched from Iran.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Netherlands end Norway's 13-tie unbeaten run sans Haaland
The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
TTP chief Noor Wali hiding in secured area of Kabul: Officials
ISLAMABAD: Noor Wali Mehsud, head of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), is currently being harboured by the Afghan Taliban in a highly secured area of Kabul, Pakistan's security officials said.
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March 29, 2026
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Rallies begin in US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump
Demonstrators decrying US President Donald Trump's policies took to city streets across the country on Saturday in the third edition of the “No Kings” rallies which organisers hope will be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in US history.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Bank of Spain raises economic outlook
Spain's central bank on Friday raised its outlook for economic growth this year to 2.3%, though it trimmed its forecast for 2027 over uncertainty from higher energy prices due to the Iran war and warned that bigger downward revisions were possible.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Thorny talks on agriculture at WTO meet
Trade ministers from around the world on Saturday began delicate discussions on the key issues of agriculture and fisheries at a high-level WTO meeting in Yaounde, with little significant progress expected.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
'ECB should not be in a rush to raise rates'
The European Central Bank should not rush to raise interest rates to combat a surge in inflation and should instead take time to analyse whether the jump is becoming entrenched, board member Isabel Schnabel said on Friday.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
VP witnesses as Magnitude reaches new heights at DWC
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the Dubai World Cup races on Saturday.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
India's office leasing market maintains strong pace in Q1
India's office market maintained its strong momentum with 18.3 msf leasing in Q1 2026, up 15% YoY, according to a survey by Colliers India, international property consultants.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Emirates NBD onboards broker firm
Emirates NBD has announced that International Securities, the UAE based brokerage firm, is now live on Emirates NBD Pay using Visa’s Account Funding Transaction (AFT) model, which allows clients to fund their trading accounts through secure, card-to-account transfers, with near real-time processing.
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March 29, 2026
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Vingegaard takes Tour of Catalonia lead with stage win
Jonas Vingegaard powered to a solo victory on stage five of the Tour of Catalonia on Friday to move into the overall lead.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Big Sharjah effort to drain off water as foul weather ends
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and a number of partners, held a meeting of the joint assessment team for weather and tropical conditions to review developments related to the recent weather situation in the country.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Traders spend sleepless nights as Iran war roils global markets
For Wang Yapei, it’s all about sleeping well at night.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Lost number plates lying on road after rain
Residents in many areas of Sharjah have been noticing hundreds of car number plates scattered around their neighbourhoods, as many vehicles lost them while driving through the flooded streets during the heavy rain.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Landmark victory for Oman as Falaah wins DWC opener Kahayla Classic
Falaah provided Oman with a historic first victory on Dubai World Cup night as he powered home to win the GI Dubai Kahayla Classic, sponsored by Zabeel Feed.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
H&M warns prolonged war could hit consumers hard
H&M warned that a prolonged Middle East war could have a “significant impact” on consumer spending, potentially complicating the fashion retailer’s efforts to catch up with rival Zara and discount Chinese brands.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Dubai records strong performance in construction sector in Q1 of 2026
Dubai Municipality reported strong performance indicators in the building and construction sector during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained development momentum across the emirate and a highly attractive investment environment that continues to reinforce Dubai's position as a leading global destination for sustainable urban development.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Bank of Korea's net income doubles
The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Friday its 2025 net income doubled from a year ago, driven largely by increased gains from foreign currency assets.
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March 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Zelensky signs defence pact with Qatar
Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence agreement on Saturday that included cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the Gulf state's government said, as Iran presses an aerial campaign against its neighbours.
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