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Sharjah’s Coastal Fortified Network Added to UNESCO

Sharjah: The Coastal Fortified Network of South Eastern Arabia in the Emirate of Sharjah has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List for World ....

UAE Suspends Trade With Iran After Gulf Shipping Missile

The United Arab Emirates has suspended trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice after accusing Tehran of firing two ....

Is Iran Losing Its Grip on Hormuz? More Than 80% of Ships

Shipping patterns in the Strait of Hormuz are undergoing a significant shift, with more than 80% of recent vessel transits reportedly using a route ....

Abu Dhabi Advances Driverless Patrol Boat Trials in Push

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi is moving ahead with trials of autonomous patrol boats as the emirate expands the use of smart technology to improve ....

UAE strongly condemns targeting of two ADNOC vessels in

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced what it described as a hostile Iranian attack targeting two vessels affiliated with the ....

Yemen Government Says Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Ship

Aden: A strike by Iran-backed Houthi militias on a cargo vessel killed at least four people near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of southern ....

UAE Condemns Iranian Missile Attack on ADNOC-Linked Tanker

ABU DHABI, August 8, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned an Iranian missile attack that targeted an ADNOC-linked vessel ....

Qatar Airways Named Official Travel Partner of Qatar Boat

Doha: Qatar Airways has been announced as the Official Travel Partner of the Qatar Boat Show 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting major ....

Iran Seeks Agreement with Oman to Ensure Safe Passage

Iran is seeking to reach an agreement with Oman to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as efforts continue to ....

DP World Signs 50-Year Deal to Develop Fujairah's Al

Dubai: DP World has signed a 50-year concession agreement with the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop and operate Al Rughayalat Port and Dibba Port, ....

CENTCOM says 12 vessels redirected since restart of Iran

WASHINGTON — The US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it has redirected 12 commercial vessels and disabled one since Washington resumed its ....

UAE condemns Houthi attack on Saudi-operated tanker in Red

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned a Houthi attack on the ENCELIA, a vessel operated by a Saudi company, as it sailed ....

The Ramdas Boat Accident: India’s Forgotten Maritime

The Ramdas boat accident, one of India’s deadliest maritime disasters, remains a haunting chapter in the country’s coastal history ....

Drydocks World Completes One of the UAE's Most Complex

DUBAI — Drydocks World has completed a major ship recycling project for APT Global Marine, recovering more than 20,000 tonnes of steel, ....

Oman Reaffirms Cooperation With All Parties to Restore

The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed that it continues its transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in ....

DP World Is Planning a New Gateway on the UAE's East Coast

DP World is planning to build a new port and container terminal on the United Arab Emirates' east coast, a move that would reduce Dubai's ....

US Central Command Completes Latest Wave of Strikes on Iran

U.S. Central Command said it completed its latest wave of strikes against Iranian military targets at 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, July 13, marking the ....

Iran Says Only Way to Reopen Hormuz Is to "End US Military

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to shipping until the United States ends what it ....