US fights to reopen Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack

Associated Press 05/05/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United Arab Emirates,…

Tanker hit by ‘unknown projectiles’ off UAE coast – UK maritime agency

Agence France Presse 05/04/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A tanker was hit by unidentified projectiles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a British maritime agency reported Monday, as the United States said it would escort ships through the…

OPEC, oil cartels lose a member: Why UAE is pulling out from groups

Agence France Presse 04/29/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels to focus on “national interests”, it announced on Tuesday, causing fresh shockwaves as energy prices soar over the Middle…

PH extends legal aid to 3 OFWs arrested in UAE over attack videos

Marita Moaje - Philippine News Agency 03/18/2026

MANILA – Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has assured full legal assistance and continued support for the three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were arrested for allegedly posting videos of missile attacks and violating the United…

2 OFWs arrested in UAE for posting videos of missile strikes

Keith Clores 03/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been arrested over the weekend for allegedly publishing of videos of missile strikes, the Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed on Monday. The OFWs were…

Iran retaliates after US bombs island critical to Iranian oil network

Associated Press 03/15/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A missile struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and debris from an intercepted Iranian drone hit an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates as the U.S.-Israel war…

Saudi bombs Yemen over arms shipment for separatists arriving in UAE

Associated Press 12/30/2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab…

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates

05/08/2025

CALIFORNIA, United States — Disney will build its seventh theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates, the entertainment company said Wednesday. The waterfront resort will be built on Yas Island on the outskirts of Abu…

PH Embassy in UAE mapping out next move vs Harry Roque

Charie Abarca 12/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates is waiting an “instruction” from Manila if they can use the House of Representatives’ arrest order against Harry Roque so they could collate more information on the…

Marcos arrives in UAE for one-day visit

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 11/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday morning. During his one-day visit, he plans to meet with the UAE’s president, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.…

Promoter announces cancellation of Nietes’ bantamweight debut fight in Dubai

Glendale G. Rosal 07/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Former four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes’ attempt to become a world champion again encountered a huge setback a few days before the bout which was supposedly going to happen in Dubai, United Arab…

Cebuano designer wins big in UAE fashion show

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The name Harvey Cenit is making waves in the international fashion scene once again. The Cebuano designer was named the champion in Season 3 of Fashion Factor, one of the largest fashion competitions…

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