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Yemen's Houthi Media Centre on July 8 released footage of the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas being sunk. AFP

UN envoy warns of worsening Red Sea tension after Houthi attacks off Yemen's coast

The attacks, both of which were claimed by the rebels, were the first in seven months

Saudi Arabia reasserts role in Lebanon amid push for Hezbollah disarmament

Saudi priority is permanent Gaza ceasefire, Foreign Minister says

Saudi Arabia inaugurates first battery of Thaad air defence system

Bahrain prepares to reopen its embassy in Beirut

Gulf states grow wary after Iran's strike in Qatar tests regional detente

Saudi Arabia opens year-round Umrah access to Gulf citizens and residents

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The vehicle drove past lines of cars stuck in standstill traffic. Dubai Police

Dubai Police release footage of driver overtaking on hard shoulder at high speed

The 10th-century poet Abu Al Tayeb Al Mutanabbi. Poetry is often considered to be the favourite class of art among Arab societies both today and throughout history.

CommentHow poetry can help us understand the Gulf's economic history

UAE artist and graphic designer Hannan Arshad explores storytelling through material fabrication and historical research. Photo: Admaf

Indian artist's edible brick installation wins Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award

City Football Schools and Al Jazira Club have linked up to help the development of players as young as six. Photo: City Football Schools

Man City and Al Jazira hope to produce UAE stars through academy collaboration

Parkin manages more than 200,000 paid parking spaces across Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

New 24-hour paid parking zone introduced in Dubai

Iga Swiatek celebrates after beatiing Liudmila Samsonova at Wimbledon. AFP

Swiatek left with 'goosebumps' after reaching Wimbledon semi-finals

General view of crowds of people crossing the road in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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The Qatari capital of Doha. Missiles lit up the sky over the city as Iran retaliated against American strikes. AFP

AnalysisHas Iran traded goodwill with Gulf states to avoid war with Trump?

Tehran has sidestepped escalation with the US, but may have reignited mistrust across Gulf

Qatar closes airspace as precautionary measure

Dr Anwar Gargash during a panel discussion. Victor Besa / The National

Gargash reaffirms UAE's call for addressing Middle East issues through diplomacy

Iran internet disrupted as country imposes restrictions

An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet. This type of aircraft probably led the attacks against Iran on Friday. Reuters.

Israel’s war toolkit unleashed: Precision missiles, Mossad infiltrators and waves of bombers

UN envoy condemns 'shameful' detention of aid workers in Yemen by Houthis

Lebanon looks to visitors from Gulf as it pushes to increase tourism

Hoax bomb threat on Gulf Air flight to Kuwait

How snail shells are shedding light on the Gulf's nomadic traditions

Pilgrims cast pebbles at a pillar symbolising Satan in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Reuters

Pilgrims 'stone the devil' to mark end of Hajj

Symbolic act is final ritual of holy pilgrimage

Gulf students look to Canada and Australia as Trump wages war on liberal unis

Pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s most sacred day

In picturesHajj pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat

What is the Hajj pilgrimage? A guide to the rituals and dates

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Saudi Arabia launches world's largest cooling system for Hajj

Hajj pilgrims will be monitored from above as drones take to the sky above Makkah for this year’s event. EPA

Saudi Arabia uses drones to monitor Hajj pilgrims

Summer heat preparations include cooled roads and crowd surveillance technology

More than one million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

UK says Gulf trade deal next in line after sealing pact with EU

The pro-Palestine students caught up in Trump's war on liberal universities

Pro-Palestine Yale students continue hunger strike over Gaza aid crisis

Trump’s Gulf tour marks reset in ties and long-term US engagement

Trump says his priority is to end conflicts as landmark Doha visit ends

Amid a hunger strike, some students at Yale say the university's president has refused a meeting to discuss their concerns about Gaza and Israel. Photo: Yalies4Palestine

Pro-Palestine Yale students continue hunger strike over Gaza aid crisis

Organisers say university president Maurie McInnis refuses to meet students

Trump’s Gulf tour marks reset in ties and long-term US engagement

Trump says his priority is to end conflicts as landmark Doha visit ends

Trump’s visit signals 'new heights' for trade ties with UAE

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