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NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 kick off to unmatched spectacle in the Emirates

The NBA’s preseason in Abu Dhabi saw the Celtics and Nuggets not just play, but immerse in local culture, from visiting mosques to camel rides in the desert.

OKX launches new MENA exchange to fanfare in Dubai’s DIFC

OKX has officially launched in Dubai, offering 280 cryptocurrencies and 480 trading pairs, making it the first major global exchange to serve both retail and institutional clients in the UAE.

Sharjah: a laid-back haven for those seeking relief from Dubai’s expensive rents

Sharjah is emerging as an affordable alternative to Dubai’s rising rents, attracting residents and investors with lower property prices and new developments allowing foreign ownership.

New to the UAE? Here’s how to get your Emirates ID sorted

Just landed in Dubai and not sure where to start? One of the first things you’ll need as a new resident is your Emirates ID—essential for everything from opening a bank account to getting your mobile phone connected.

Sheikh Hamdan greenlights UAE’s MBR Explorer spacecraft mission to Asteroid Belt

The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Explorer spacecraft will embark on a 13-year mission to explore the Asteroid Belt, launching aboard Japan's H3 rocket in 2028, marking a major milestone in the nation's expanding space ambitions and global partnerships.

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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.