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• UAE respond to several missile and drone threats on Saturday

  The United Arab Emirates air defences responded to several missile and drone threats on Saturday morning according to the Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

• Abu Dhabi fighting two fires caused by missile debris, five injured

  The Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to two fires that broke out in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) on Saturday as a result of falling missile debris.

• Abu Dhabi Police handle 117,000 reports during unstable weather conditions

  Abu Dhabi Police handled 117,000 reports received by operations rooms in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra during the emirate’s exposure to the tropical weather conditions from March 21-27.

• More unsettled weather expected across UAE

  The National Centre of Meteorology is forecasting unsettled weather across the UAE in the coming days, starting with a noticeable drop in temperatures on Saturday, followed by brief stability before rain returns from midweek through April 1.

• UAE air defences intercept 6 missiles and 9 drones on Friday

  The UAE air defences have intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and 9 drones on Friday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.

• UAE aid convoys enter Gaza with clothes for children

  UAE aid convoys have entered the Gaza Strip carrying hundreds of tonnes of clothing for children displaced by the conflict.

• Rainy weather to continue across UAE until Friday night

  The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast more rain for parts of the UAE until Friday night, driven by a main weather front over the far western regions.

• Dubai dispatches WHO medical aid to Lebanon through overland convoy

  Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a convoy of four trucks carrying 21.5 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support communities displaced in Lebanon.

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Business News

• Abu Dhabi boosts transparency, governance in real estate sector

  Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport has issued a package of administrative decisions to strengthen transparency, governance and investor protection across the real estate sector.

• Dr. Sultan Al Jaber dedicates leadership award to UAE President, frontline workers

  Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Executive Chairman of XRG, has received the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award from the Washington D.C.-based Middle East Institute (MEI).

• Dubai achieves highest-ever ranking in Global Financial Centres Index

  Dubai has achieved its highest ever ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), climbing to seventh place, underscoring the emirate’s rise as one of the world's most influential financial hubs and its importance in the global financial system.

• Stocks gain with oil prices easing on optimism from possible ceasefire talks

  Global equity markets, including from the U.S., Europe and Asia, rose while oil prices fell on Wednesday, as traders cheered news of ceasefire proposals to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Sports News

• 100 horses to compete in 30th Dubai World Cup

  The 30th Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 28, will see 100 horses from leading international stables competing across nine races for total prize money of $30.5 million.

• Tiger Woods out on bail after arrest on suspicion of DUI

  Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home in Florida on Friday afternoon, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said.

• Iranian players hold schoolbags in protest over slain girls

  Iran’s men's national football team wore black armbands and held schoolbags as their anthem played ahead of Friday's clash with Nigeria, in what a team official said was a protest over the killing of schoolgirls on the first day of the Iran war.

• Barcelona's Raphinha to miss Champions League quarters due to injury

  Barcelona attacker Raphinha will miss their Champions League quarter-final tie with Atletico Madrid early next month after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty with Brazil, the LaLiga side said.

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International News

• UN establishes task force to address Hormuz navigation challenges

  United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the establishment of a dedicated task force to address current challenges related to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of securing global humanitarian needs.

• Worker injured in drone attack on Oman's Salalah port, crane damaged

  An worker was injured in a drone attack on Oman's Salalah port while a crane suffered limited damage, Oman's government said on Saturday.

• Bahrain contain fire at 'facility' after Iran attack

  The Bahrain Ministry of Interior confirmed in the early hours of Saturday morning that a fire had been brought under control at a "facility" following an attack from Iran.

• Rubio says Iran war to last 'weeks not months'; no ground troops needed

  The US expects its operation against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.

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Entertainment News

• Taylor Swift and 'Showgirl' dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards

  Music superstar Taylor Swift has scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record "The Life of a Showgirl."

• Louvre Abu Dhabi launches museum portal for UAE school teachers

  Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched the Museum Curriculum Portal designed to enable teachers in UAE public and private schools to create dynamic lessons that connect students with the richness of global and local heritage.

• Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna

  A Florida woman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of singer Rihanna after authorities said she fired gunshots at the Grammy-winning musician's Los Angeles mansion this month.

• Abu Dhabi festival headlined by Shakira postponed due to conflict

  Abu Dhabi's Offlimits Music Festival, which was due to be headlined by Shakira and the Jonas Brothers at Etihad Park Yas Island next month, has been postponed until November.

• Abu Dhabi's newly expanded Yas Waterworld to unveil UAE's tallest waterslide

  Abu Dhabi's newly revamped Yas Waterworld will unveil the UAE’s tallest waterslide offering a plunge from over 40 metres, when it officially open its doors to the public on April 4.

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