Trump urges Tehran evacuation, cuts G7 trip short as Iran-Israel conflict escalates

3 humanitarian workers killed Three Iranian Red Crescent workers were killed in an Israeli strike during rescue operations in Tehran, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported on Monday. Rescuers work at the site of a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Iran. Screengrab: Reuters. Trump proposes ceasefire French President Emmanuel Macron said that US […]

UAE-India flights: Some travellers stranded, rebook flights amid airspace closures

The UAE-India air corridor — one of the busiest in the world — has been impacted by delays and cancellations of multiple flights due to the recent closure of airspace. Hundreds of UAE residents and tourists were stranded. Some were suck mid-transit in the country, while others had to rebook flights and adjust their travel […]

UAE approves tobacco-free nicotine pouches to help smokers quit cigarettes

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches will be legally available for purchase in the UAE starting July 29, when a new law regulating the product comes into effect.  A UAE Cabinet resolution outlines the technical standards for this smoking alternative, designed to help people quit cigarettes.Dr Sanam Mallick, Consultant in Family Medicine at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, described […]

UAE: More employees leaving jobs, feeling disconnected after salary hikes delayed

Business leaders in the Middle East, including the UAE, have reported a rise in employee turnover after delaying salary hikes for professionals and white-collar employees, a new report reveals. The Robert Walters Middle East Salary Survey 2025 found that 68 per cent of respondents acknowledged higher attrition rates as a direct result of delaying pay hikes, a signal that […]

GCC emergency centre activated amid Israeli-Iran conflict

 The GCC Emergency Management Centre has been activated in the aftermath of the Israeli aggression against Iran, according to Kuwaiti news agency reports. The decision is part of preventive measures in case of technical indications due to attack on nuclear facilities. However, there is no reason for worry so far with all technical indications in […]