UAE Urges Iran to Fully Honor Ceasefire as Violations Continue Across Gulf: 2,819 Projectiles Intercepted Over 40 Days, UN Resolution Compliance Demanded
Apr 12, 2026
Trump and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire as Pakistan Brokers Historic Deal: Oil Near $150, Hormuz Transit Promised
Apr 8, 2026
Day 39: UAE Records Lightest Attack Day With Just 1 Missile and 11 Drones as Ceasefire Talks Loom — 39-Day Toll Reaches 2,767 Projectiles
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US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse After 21-Hour Marathon in Islamabad: Vance Says No Nuclear Deal as Trump Threatens Hormuz Blockade
Historic face-to-face negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement after 21 gruelling hours, with Vice President JD Vance declaring that Tehran refused to abandon its nuclear weapons program. President Trump has now threatened a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE Urges Iran to Fully Honor Ceasefire as Violations Continue Across Gulf: 2,819 Projectiles Intercepted Over 40 Days, UN Resolution Compliance Demanded
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Iran to fully honor the two-week ceasefire and comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817, as attacks on Gulf nations continue despite the truce. Over 40 days, UAE defence forces have intercepted 2,819 projectiles including 537 ballistic missiles.
Sheikh Hamdan Announces Expanded Dubai AI Week With 20 City-Wide Events and New AI Academy to Train 10,000 Leaders
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has announced that Dubai AI Week will expand to 20 city-wide events, positioning the emirate as the global meeting point for artificial intelligence leaders. A new Dubai AI Academy will train 10,000 rising leaders and entrepreneurs in high-demand AI competencies.
UAE Fuel Prices Surge Up to 72% in April 2026: Diesel Hits Dh4.69 as Gulf War Disrupts Global Oil Supply Through Hormuz
UAE motorists face the sharpest fuel price increase in the nation's history as April 2026 rates jump 31-72% month-on-month. Diesel has surged to Dh4.69 per litre while Super 98 petrol hit Dh3.39, driven by Brent crude nearing $120 per barrel amid Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions.
Trump and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire as Pakistan Brokers Historic Deal: Oil Near $150, Hormuz Transit Promised
In a dramatic diplomatic breakthrough on Day 39 of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has brokered a two-week ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran. With oil prices hovering near $150 per barrel, Iran has promised safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz during the truce period.
Day 39: UAE Records Lightest Attack Day With Just 1 Missile and 11 Drones as Ceasefire Talks Loom — 39-Day Toll Reaches 2,767 Projectiles
April 7 marked the quietest day in the 39-day US-Israel-Iran conflict for the UAE, with defence forces intercepting just one ballistic missile and 11 drones. The dramatic reduction in attacks comes as ceasefire talks gain momentum, though the cumulative toll stands at 2,767 intercepted projectiles.
Dubai Q1 2026 Real Estate Hits Record Dh246 Billion With 72% Surge: DAMAC Leads With Dh3.12 Billion March Sales
Dubai's property market shattered records in Q1 2026 with Dh246.12 billion in transactions, marking a staggering 72.46% year-on-year increase. DAMAC Properties led the charge with Dh3.12 billion in March sales alone, as the emirate continues to attract global investors despite regional tensions.
Springdales School Dubai Freezes Fees for Third Consecutive Year to Support Families Amid Gulf War Economic Pressures
In a compassionate move that has won praise from parents across Dubai, Springdales School has frozen tuition fees for the third consecutive year despite KHDA approving a fee increase. The decision aims to ease financial pressures on families affected by the ongoing Gulf conflict.
Day 38: UAE Intercepts 12 Ballistic Missiles, 2 Cruise Missiles and 19 Drones as Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The UAE successfully neutralized 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 19 drones on April 6 as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its 38th day. President Trump has issued a Tuesday evening ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on critical infrastructure.
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