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Sunreef Yachts wins Ultima 88 order from tennis champ Alcaraz

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Sunreef Yachts has announced that tennis sensation and multiple Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz has joined its community of owners. The Spanish champ placed an order for a fully customised Sunreef Ultima 88, thus marking his entry into the world of luxury yachting.

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Black Gold Museum opens at KAPSARC, Riyadh

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The Black Gold Museum at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape.

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Abu Dhabi summit to showcase $57bn infrastructure pipeline

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

The second edition of Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) kicks off in May this year at the ADNEC Centre, anchored by the emirate's $57 billion infrastructure pipeline spanning housing, transport, culture, education, and social infrastructure, said the event organisers.

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Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel; US Marines arrive in region

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

The risk of an expanded Iran war ​grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional US forces reached the Middle East. The first of two contingents of Marines arrived on an amphibious assault ship.

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Kuwait's airport radar system, port infrastructure hit in drone attacks

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

Kuwait ​International Airport ​was targeted by multiple drone ⁠attacks that ​caused significant damage to ​its radar system but resulted in no casualties, ​according to state news agency ​KUNA. Also the country's Mubarak Al Kabeer Port infrastructure came under a missile attack early Friday.

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Bahraini families, institutions show unity amid Iranian strikes

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Amid the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and other Gulf countries, Bahraini families, community leaders, business figures and civil society organisations have issued statements emphasising their support for the kingdom, national unity, and loyalty under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad.

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Emirati superstar Al Jassmi kicks off Eid celebrations with sold-out concert

Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Emirati superstar Hussain Al Jassmi opened the Layali Al Eid celebrations in Abu Dhabi with a sold-out performance at Space42 Arena on Al Raha Beach, drawing strong audience attendance and marking the start of the Eid celebrations. He concluded the concert with a message of unity.

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India’s Modi discusses Middle East crisis with Iran, Bahrain leaders

Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. He condemned the attacks on critical GCC infrastructure and emphasised the need to ensure secure maritime routes.

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FIA, UN Tourism announce inaugural sustainable sports tourism award winners

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA.

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Saudi, GCC announce Friday as first day of Eid

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Saudi religious leaders have announced that the Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Friday in the kingdom and across the Gulf region after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Wednesday (March 18) evening. Muslims in the region will therefore fast for 30 days this year.