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Dubai to roll out self-driving taxi trials with Uber, WeRide this year

Dubai, June 15 -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday, June 15, a new agreement with with Uber Technologies, Inc. and WeRide, a global autonomous driving leader, to launch ... Read More


UAE travellers: Can you get refund from non-refundable flight tickets?

Abu Dhabi, June 15 -- Plans change, emergencies arise - but being told "no refund" on your cancelled flight can add to the stress. If the agent didn't make the ticket conditions clear at the time of b... Read More


UAE issues travel alert for citizens, residents amid regional tensions

Hyderabad, June 14 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued an urgent advisory for its nationals, residents, and visitors to contact their airlines directly for ... Read More


Massive fire breaks out in 67-storey skyscraper in Dubai Marina; 3,820 evacuated

Dubai, June 14 -- A massive fire broke out at a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina on Friday night, June 13, prompting the evacuation of 3,820 residents from 764 apartments. No injuries were ... Read More


Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss diplomatic solutions to Middle East tensions

Hyderabad, June 14 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with United States (US) President Donald Trump on Friday, June 13, to discuss the importance of restraint, de-escalation,... Read More


Saudi King Salman orders full support for Iranian Haj pilgrims as regional crisis unfolds

Riyadh, June 14 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed the Ministry of Haj and Umrah to provide all necessary facilities and services to Iranian Haj pilgrims currently in the... Read More


Israeli strike on Iran nuclear site caused radioactive, chemical contamination: IAEA

Hyderabad, June 14 -- An Israeli airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility led to radioactive and chemical contamination inside the site, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Gross... Read More


Global March to Gaza: Thousands join to demand end to blockade

Hyderabad, June 13 -- Thousands of activists from around the world are marching towards the Gaza Strip in a peaceful show of solidarity, demanding an end to genocide and the humanitarian blockade impo... Read More


Video: Iran raises 'red flag of revenge' following Israeli strikes

Tehran, June 13 -- Iran has raised a symbolic red flag of revenge above the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom on Friday, June 13, signalling preparations for retaliation following recent Israeli airstrikes. A v... Read More


Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, seek UN action

Hyderabad, June 13 -- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, June 13, strongly condemned Israel's strikes on military and nuclear sites in Iran, warning of grave risks to regional ... Read More