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Ceasefires 'always messy': US VP Vance responds to Iran's claim of deal violation
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (539+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 US Vice President on Wednesday said that ceasefires are "always messy", while speaking to press on leaving Hungary. He also responded to MB Ghalibaf's comments on X as the Iranian Parliament Speaker said that three points…...
India, Bangladesh discuss strengthening ties, people-centric cooperation
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (284+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman, the first minister to visit India after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept the elections in February, met senior ministers in Delhi on Wednesday. "We discussed strengthening our bilateral relationship in…...
Traveller confidence expected to rebound in 2-3 months if ceasefire holds, UAE travel agents say
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (526+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 Travel demand in the UAE is expected to recover in phases following the ceasefire, with agents expecting traveller confidence to rebound and return to pre-war levels within two to three months if the ceasefire holds Traveller…...
Watch: US VP Vance says up to Iran if it wants truce to 'fall apart' over Lebanon
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (250+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday urged Iran not to let the fragile ceasefire deal fall apart over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, days before he is due to lead talks with Tehran in Pakistan. As…...
Shop, park for free: Dubai motorists can save on parking at local stores
5+ hour ago (288+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 Parkin Company, the largest provider of paid public parking in Dubai, on Thursday launched "Spot for Shops, which enables motorists to validate their parking fees by supporting neighbourhood small businesses in the city. Under this initiative,…...
Parenting in uncertain times: Supporting your child emotionally and psychologically
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (934+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 In recent weeks, many parents across the UAE have found themselves answering questions they didn't quite expect. "Why is everyone talking about this?" They are simple questions, but not always easy to answer. Across homes, Whats…...
'Total victory' or TACO? Trump faces questions on Iran deal
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (607+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 Donald Trump claimed "total" victory after a ceasefire with Iran. But critics say the deal is a fresh example of their maxim that the tough-talking US president always "chickens out." In the space of 12 nerve-wracking hours,…...
ATM 2026 exhibition in Dubai rescheduled to August due to regional conflict
3+ week, 1+ day ago (147+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 The 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which was scheduled to take place from May 4 to 7, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from August 17 to 20 due to the regional military conflict. The organiser…...
Nafis programme extended to 2040: How UAE's job landscape will change
8+ hour ago (993+ words) Thu, Apr 09, 2026 | Shawwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 04: 43 In September 2021, the UAE launched the Nafis programme, a Dh24 billion initiative designed to fundamentally change the employment landscape. As part of the "Projects of the 50," the goal was to integrate 75 thousands Emirati nationals into the private…...
Apple's foldable i Phone release date confirmed in new report
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (351+ words) Wed, Apr 08, 2026 | Shawwal 20, 1447 | Fajr 04: 45 Apple's highly anticipated foldable i Phone remains on schedule for a September 2026 launch, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, despite recent reports suggesting potential delays. The device, which will mark Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market,…...