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One dead in Rotterdam port refinery blast
Rotterdam, Netherlands: At least one person was killed and several injured in an explosion at a Rotterdamn port refinery belonging to the Dutch subsidiary of the Swiss-based Gunvor Group on Thursday, police said. Rotterdam police told AFP that the explosion occurred around 11:30 am (0930 GMT) at the Gunvor Energy Rotterdam site in Europoort —…
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Key Travel Alerts UAE Residents Must Know, August 13, 2026
Dubai: Diplomatic and security activity continued across the Gulf and wider Middle East on Thursday, with sharp exchanges between the US and Iran, a new defence pact among regional powers, continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and a counterterrorism operation in Kuwait. For UAE residents, travel remains the most immediate concern. Passengers flying this evening,…
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UAE traffic alert: Multiple crashes cause delays on Dubai-Sharjah routes
Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing delays this afternoon following multiple crashes and heavy congestion on key routes, according to real-time traffic data from Google Maps. Two separate crashes have been reported on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), with one near Me’aisem First in Dubai and another near Muhaisnah First. Traffic…
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UAE Coal Deal Highlights Why Foreign Investors Are Betting on Kazakh Coal Industry – The Astana Times
UAE Coal Deal Highlights Why Foreign Investors Are Betting on Kazakh Coal Industry The Astana Times Source link
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DP World H1 2026 Revenue Jumps 13.1% to $12.7bn as Global Network Offsets Middle East Trade Disruption
Fujairah to expand UAE gateway network DP World is planning two new terminals in Fujairah under a 50-year concession, extending its UAE gateway network beyond Jebel Ali and giving cargo owners another route through the country. The company said the terminals will form part of an integrated supply chain linked to the wider Jebel Ali…
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India Chooses Brazil Friendly Over FIFA ASEAN Cup Amid Scheduling Clash and Technical Constraints
“We are unable to participate in the FIFA ASEAN Cup due to our commitment with the Brazil Football Federation,” Chaubey said. “There were technical issues too since only four games can be played during the window. We have informed FIFA, and officials are aware of why we were forced to take this decision.” Source link
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Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai cancellations, India travel advisory and Gulf route updates
UAE–India travel: What passengers need to know Flights between the UAE and India remain a key focus for travellers during the summer peak. Passengers heading to India should also factor in tighter airport security ahead of the country’s Independence Day on August 15. Airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram have advised passengers to…
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tenants can spread annual rent over 12 months
The final mechanism is still being developed, with full eligibility requirements and details covering applications, financing, repayments and the relationship between tenants, landlords and the bank expected to be announced when the service is officially launched. Source link
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Trump Boasts Naval Dominance Amid Iran War and Global Oil Shock
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has “total” control of the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington and Tehran remained at an impasse over conditions for reopening the vital waterway. “Iran is going fine, doing just absolutely fine. We totally control the Strait of Hormuz, we have control over it. Nobody else, just…
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US military helicopter crash kills 2 in Texas, officials say
An Army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, sheriff’s official said. Officials from nearby Fort Hood announced that the AH-64 Apache helicopter had crashed. Cliff Coleman, spokesman for the Bell County Sheriff’s office confirmed that…