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Top guns to feature in Al Shira’aa International Series showjumping

Ahlmann, Pender, Funnell and Whitaker among global stars for the event Abu Dhabi: The concluding weekend of the three-week Al Shira’aa International Series showjumping gets under way on Wednesday with a four-star...

UAE Tour: Last year’s runner-up Valverde headlines field

February 23-29 event will be gruelling test of endurance through seven emirates  Primoz Roglic keeps his date with inaugural UAE Tour Sharjah: Alejandro Valverde, last year’s UAE...

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US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.

Bahrain “Marahi 2026” Draws Massive Crowds, Highlights Local Agri‑Food Investment

The fourth day of Bahrain’s Marahi 2026 fair attracted thousands of families, school groups and investors. Officials praised the event as a key platform for boosting local agriculture and animal husbandry.

Fujairah Road Collisions Kill 14, Injure 30 on Sheikh Khalifa Road

A pair of collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah claimed 14 lives and left 30 people wounded. Victims included nationals from the UAE, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Brazil.

U.S. Nationwide Flight Halt Ordered After Air Traffic Communication Glitch

The Federal Aviation Administration halted all departures across the United States on Friday because of a system‑wide communication problem affecting air‑traffic control towers. The move comes as the agency seeks billions in funding to upgrade the nation’s air‑traffic infrastructure.