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UAE Team Emirates-XRG Kevin Vermaerke’s consistency continues at the Tour of Austria

On stage 4 of the Tour of Austria, Kevin Vermaerke picked up his third podium spot of the week for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. With second place this time out, the American retains his place in second overall ahead of the fifth and final stage.

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Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar's former Emir, has died at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday.

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UAE Rulers send condolences to Qatar's Emir after death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have dispatched separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the death of his father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

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UAE says Iranian missile threats were outside its borders as Gulf-wide attacks unfold

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, hours after fresh US strikes on Iranian targets over the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE issued a brief alert before saying the threats were outside its borders.

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Atlas Lions Seal Historic Victory: What Morocco's World Cup Triumph Means for the Arab and African Regions

The Atlas Lions advanced to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Etihad Rail UAE Passenger Service Launches: Fares, Stations and Travel Times Explained

Three services run daily in each direction on the Abu Dhabi to Fujairah route. Departures from Fujairah: 5.34am, 10.59am and 5.28pm. Departures from Abu Dhabi: 8.19am, 1.53pm and 6.39pm.

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This School is the First in Dubai to Host a Living Beehive in Partnership With Terra Expo City

Expo City Dubai Brings Living Beehive to Deira International School in First Hundred Hives School Partnership

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UAE Denies Transferring Funds to Iran, Including $3bn Allegation

The United Arab Emirates has rejected reports carried by some international media outlets alleging that funds were transferred from the country to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including a claim involving USD 3 billion.

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Emirates named Middle East's best airline at APEX Awards

Emirates has been named the best overall airline in the Middle East at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards. The accolade was announced at a ceremony in Dublin on 11 June and is based on verified passenger feedback.

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Trump Says US Will Hit Iran 'Very Hard' Again and Threatens to Take Kharg Island; Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Closed, US Denies

Trump said the US will hit Iran "very hard" again and threatened to seize the Kharg Island oil terminal. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed; the US denies it.

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Guterres Urges UN Security Council to Back Two-State Solution as Middle East Crisis Deepens

UN chief António Guterres warned the Security Council that the Middle East crisis could trigger full conflict. He urged a ceasefire and a two-State solution.

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Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed meets with prominent female figures, cultural, creative leaders in Sweden

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with a number of prominent female figures and cultural and creative leaders in Sweden.