UAE Tugboat Sinks in Strait of Hormuz, 3 Indonesians Missing

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 caught fire and sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, March 6, 2026. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the ship was carrying four Indonesian crew members. “The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, between the waters of the UAE and … Read more

Kiwi transit passengers stranded in Dubai face hotel costs despite UAE promise

While the man and his partner have been put up in a hotel to await a flight out of the drone strike-stricken city, the experience has been less than pleasant. “They’ve spent hours and hours queueing,” Chris said. “They were told that they were going to be put on a flight, but if they wanted … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Marcos expresses solidarity with UAE amid Gulf tensions

Published Mar 6, 2026 07:05 pm President Marcos spoke with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to express solidarity with the Emirati people amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos conveyed his support to the UAE leadership during the call on Friday, March 6. The … Read more

What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle

Hi, I’m ABC global affairs editor Laura Tingle, in Dubai. I’m going to give you daily updates to help you quickly understand what’s going on. US-Israel attack Iran live updates: For the latest news on the war in the Middle East read our blog. Here’s what you need to know today  The bombardment of Gulf … Read more

Iranian strikes damage Dubai international airport and Burj Al Arab luxury hotel

Dubai’s international airport and its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel have been damaged in Iran’s retaliatory attacks targeting the Gulf states and the wider Middle East. The airport’s media office said four staff were injured on Sunday but most passengers had left the area before the strike. Iran’s supreme leader reportedly killed Multiple sources are … Read more

Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws

Dubai – Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai title on Saturday following the withdrawal of his opponent Tallon Griekspoor due to a left hamstring injury. The Russian also said he was unsure if he would be able to play this week’s ATP 1000 event in California after UAE airspace was partially closed due to Iranian … Read more

Burj Khalifa lights up in tricolour to celebrate India AI Impact Summit 2026 – ‘Powerful symbol of…’ | WATCH

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in the UAE, lit up in tri-colour to celebrate the success of the India Impact Summit in New Delhi. This gesture highlights strengthening bilateral ties, including the UAE’s investments in Indian AI startups and joint initiatives under the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement targeting $100 billion in annual trade … Read more

Can you use WhatsApp Web voice and video calls in the UAE after recent updates?

WhatsApp Web Calling Launched Globally: What UAE Users Need to Know WhatsApp has begun a global rollout of voice and video calling features on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make and receive calls directly from their browser without installing the desktop app. This update brings long-awaited calling functionality to the web version of the platform, … Read more