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Desert truck convoys crossing the Arabian Peninsula have become a critical emergency channel for global energy flows after the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. Gulf states are rapidly expanding overland logistics networks to sustain exports of oil, gas, and industrial......
A vessel operating near the coast of the United Arab Emirates was reportedly seized by unidentified individuals close to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to British maritime security authorities. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated that the ship was boarded while anchored approximately 38 nautical......
The United States and China have reached a rare point of diplomatic alignment by opposing Iran’s proposed transit charges for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The position was confirmed by the US State Department ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling limited but notable cooperation......
Kuwait accused Iran on Tuesday of sending an armed unit linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, home to a major Chinese backed port project in the northern Gulf. The alleged operation marks a new escalation in regional tensions as US President Donald Trump departed Washington for a state visit to China. Kuwaiti......
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United Arab Emirates and several European countries from May 15 to May 20 in a multi-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening economic and strategic partnerships, according to an official government statement. The visit will begin in the United Arab Emirates, where Narendra Modi......
The international equestrian community gathered in Rabat for the 2026 edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup Morocco 2026, an event dedicated to promoting the excellence of Arabian horse breeding in the Kingdom. Hosted at the National Horse Institute Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Dar Essalam, the competition brought......
Great Wall Motors views Morocco as one of its most important markets on the African continent, ranking it alongside Egypt as a top-volume destination outside South Africa. Michael Chong, the company's Vice President of Marketing for the MENA region, laid out a detailed growth roadmap for Morocco, covering dealer network expansion, new......
American and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday in the most serious military confrontation since a ceasefire took effect on April 8, casting serious doubt over the ability of the month-old truce to hold as both sides traded accusations over who fired first. The incident drew in the United Arab Emirates and sent......
Explosions struck the Iranian island of Qeshm and the port city of Bandar Abbas overnight on Thursday, prompting state-aligned Iranian media to accuse the United Arab Emirates of conducting a hostile act and to warn that Abu Dhabi would face consequences if its involvement were confirmed. The incident added a volatile new dimension to an already......
Emirates Group announced record revenue results for the 2025/26 financial year, reflecting continued growth in the global aviation sector and strong demand for international travel. According to the company, group revenue reached 150.5 billion UAE dirhams, equivalent to nearly 41 billion U.S. dollars. This represents a 3% increase compared......
Sudan recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia on Tuesday and accused both Addis Ababa and the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating a drone attack on Khartoum's international airport, sharply escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries at a moment when the Sudanese capital had only just begun to reopen to the world. The strike......
The global aviation sector is reeling from a jet fuel crisis triggered by the US-Iran conflict, forcing airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, impose fuel surcharges, and in the case of Spirit Airlines, shut down operations entirely. Against this backdrop, Emirates announced on Sunday that it has restored 96 percent of its global......
The United Arab Emirates issued an emergency alert on Sunday warning residents of potential missile threats before declaring the situation under control, as Iranian strikes against Gulf targets enter a new phase within a broader confrontation between Tehran and Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. The episode marks the latest escalation in......
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