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Qatar Airways increases Dubai flights in phased expansion plan

Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services, starting 5 June 2026.

05 Jun 2026-11:02
UAE calls for unified Gulf stance after Iran attacks

United Arab Emirates has called for a unified Gulf stance after Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, according to senior presidential adviser Anwar Gargash.

03 Jun 2026-13:48
UAE to build pipeline avoiding Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to build its first multi-product oil pipeline, enabling the export of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel while bypassing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

02 Jun 2026-19:45
Seoul says Iran-linked missiles hit South Korean vessel in Hormuz: What happened?

South Korea has concluded that an attack on a cargo ship operated by South Korean shipping company HMM in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4 was likely carried out using an Iranian anti-ship missile, according to findings released by Seoul's Foreign Ministry.

27 May 2026-16:26
UAE urges Iraq to prevent hostile acts from its territory

20 May 2026-16:18
Modi’s five-nation tour: India tries to shield its economy from oil shock

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concluding a five-nation tour that has taken him from the Gulf to Europe at a moment when India’s foreign policy is increasingly being shaped by one central question: how can the world’s fastest-growing major economy protect itself from global shocks?

20 May 2026-10:45
Explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz amid air defence activity

Explosions were reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Tuesday afternoon, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency, which said the cause of the incident remains unknown. The island, located near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has recently seen heightened military and security activity, with no official confirmation yet from Iranian authorities.

19 May 2026-16:30
UAE and Israel: Secret alliance against Iran

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

18 May 2026-15:23
President Ilham Aliyev received Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates

17 May 2026-18:05
British woman, 34, dies suddenly in Dubai after starting new life abroad

A 34-year-old British woman has died unexpectedly in Dubai after relocating to the United Arab Emirates to begin a new chapter in her life, with her family paying emotional tributes.

17 May 2026-17:20