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International Affairs Office at UAE Presidential Court AI-powered spokesperson

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

The International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court has launched “Zayed”, an AI-powered spokesperson designed to communicate the Office’s initiatives, strategic priorities, and global engagements through advanced digital technologies.

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US-Iran MoU: 14 points that will end the conflict

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

The 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while offering Tehran a pathway to significant economic relief. However, it defers many of the most contentious issues that fuelled the recent conflict to subsequent negotiations.

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Bahrain announces Ashura holidays

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, has issued a circular announcing the official holiday in observance of Ashura.

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Top class international tennis hub to come up in Qiddiya City

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Qiddiya Investment Company is setting up a world-class centre for international tennis in Saudi Arabia that will be future hub for elite international competition. The new National Tennis Centre adds to the remarkable momentum at Qiddiya City, including the recent opening of Six Flags theme park and Aquarabia water park.

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US, Iran sign framework deal; plan for $300bn fund for Iran reconstruction

Tue, 16 Jun 2026

The United States and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief for Tehran and a new round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.

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GCC youth population tops 23.5 million, says report

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

The total number of young people aged 15–34 in the GCC countries reached approximately 23.5 million in 2024, accounting for 38.2% of the GCC states' total population.

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Trump floats 'guardian of the Middle East' role if further talks fail

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump said the United States could restart the war or become the "guardian of the Middle East" and receive 20% of the region's revenues if Iran fails to reach an acceptable agreement on its nuclear programme.

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US, Iran announce deal; Strait of Hormuz to reopen after Friday signing

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

The United States and Iran have announced an agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global energy supplies, although key details of the accord remain unclear.

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Trump says Iran deal will be signed today, Tehran unsure

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday and would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iranian officials indicated that significant differences remain and denied that a final deal was ready for signature.

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Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Hormuz

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

The US and Iran have signaled that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington ​expects to sign an initial deal soon, said media reports. Hours after the White House statement on the deal, the US military had it had downed multiple Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz.