UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 UAVs amid West Asia conflict
Abu Dhabi, March 9 (IANS) The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said on Monday that its air defences detected 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while three fell into the sea. According to the statement released by UAE’s Ministry of Defence amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, 18 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were […]
UAE, Qatar reject Bloomberg reports on defense capabilities
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): The UAE and Qatar have rejected Bloomberg’s reporting on their defensive capabilities, describing the claims as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the report did not reflect the country’s level of preparedness, technological sophistication or operational readiness. It said the UAE operates diverse, integrated and multi-layered air […]
France deploys jets over UAE to protect its military bases
PARIS(RAHNUMA): France has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its naval and air bases against Iranian attacks, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday. France has hundreds of navy, air force and army personnel based in the UAE. Its Rafale aircraft are stationed at Al-Dhafra base near Abu Dhabi. “These […]
UAE says three killed in Iran strikes; Indian, Sri Lankan among those injured
Abu Dhabi, March 1 (IANS) The UAE’s Ministry of Defence on Sunday announced that its air defences have so far dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 Iranian drones. According to the ministry, one Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi were killed in airstrikes while there were 58 cases of minor injuries of Emirati, […]
Afghanistan to host Sri Lanka for white-ball series in UAE from March 13-25
Kabul, Feb 23 (IANS) Afghanistan will host Sri Lanka for a white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates starting next month, said the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Monday. This will be only the second bilateral T20I series between the two sides, following their first meeting in February 2024. In ODIs, the two teams have […]
Erdogan postpones UAE visit, saying leader has ‘health problem’
ISTANBUL(RAHNUMA): Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday announced he was postponing a visit to Abu Dhabi because Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a “health problem” — then deleted the message. The message, posted by Erdogan’s team on X, said he had talked with Al Nahyan by phone. “During the course of […]
T20 WC: UAE elect to bat against New Zealand in Chennai
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) UAE won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2026 here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. The UAE will be playing their first game of the World Cup and will want to start their campaign with a […]
Epstein Files Reveal Kaaba Cloth Fragments From Makkah Sent to Jeffrey Epstein via UAE Contacts
(RAHNUMA) Newly unsealed documents connected to the case of Jeffrey Epstein have revealed an unsettling episode involving the transfer of sacred Islamic artefacts, including fragments of the Kaaba’s kiswa, from Makkah to Epstein in the United States, allegedly facilitated through contacts linked to the United Arab Emirates. According to investigative reporting based on U.S. Department […]
Putin thanks UAE’s president for Ukraine mediation efforts
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked his counterpart from the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, on Thursday for his mediation efforts on the war in Ukraine. As Russian and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for another round of peace talks, due to take place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the Emirati president met the Russian […]
EtihadWE to test feasibility study for undersea power between UAE and India
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has invited expression of interest (EoI) to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed undersea power interconnector between the UAE and India. According to the Emirati state-backed company, consultants can submit plans by January 31 to carry out a techno-economic feasibility study. The utility provider […]
