Author: OMN AI

Iran has threatened to disrupt a maritime system that has helped Gulf countries continue exporting energy during the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The warning raises fresh concerns about oil supplies, shipping safety and the risk of wider conflict across the Gulf. Tehran says it will use military and diplomatic pressure to challenge Washington as a US naval blockade of Iran’s southern ports remains in place. Iranian officials have also insisted that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen under terms acceptable to Tehran. The waterway is one of the world’s most important energy routes. Before the war,…

Bengaluru-based health technology company Ultrahuman has partnered with Abu Dhabi health authorities to develop a model that estimates biological age. The company plans to make the system available to people across the United Arab Emirates after research and clinical testing. Ultrahuman announced the partnership on Monday. It has signed a two-year memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center to build and test the model. The project will combine medical test results with data collected by wearable devices. The aim is to estimate how quickly a person is aging and identify factors that may affect the process. These…

Calls for stronger Gulf defence cooperation have grown after deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia’s main international airport. The United Arab Emirates has urged Gulf states to work more closely on security, while Qatar has warned that the wider conflict is harming global energy supplies. Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said attacks on Saudi Arabia threatened the security of all Gulf states. He called for a stronger joint response to regional threats. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Gargash said that all Gulf countries faced danger. He warned that gaps in shared defence had encouraged…

Flight cancellations between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are expected to continue into Tuesday after a deadly attack forced Riyadh’s main airport to close. Several UAE airlines have canceled services to the Saudi capital, leaving passengers facing delays and changes to their travel plans. Etihad Airways confirmed multiple cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh on Sunday. Its latest travel advisory also listed further disruptions on Monday and Tuesday. Some flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Dammam and Jeddah were affected as well. Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia also had services between the UAE and Riyadh listed as canceled on…

Isaac del Toro ended his 2026 season with a difficult ride at the Tour of Lombardy on Saturday. The 22-year-old Mexican rider finished 28th after struggling to follow the main group during the key moments of the race. Del Toro was named as one of UAE Team Emirates XRG’s leaders for the final major race of the season. He shared that role with American rider Brandon McNulty, as team star Tadej Pogacar was absent. Both riders had shown strong form in races held after the World Championships. However, their hopes of a top result in Lombardy faded when the race…

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are increasing crude oil exports as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz recovers. Both countries are seeking to regain customers and market share lost during the Iran war. Data from analytics firm Kpler showed that crude oil shipments through the key waterway averaged 12 million barrels per day over the two weeks before October 8. This was about 80% of the level recorded before the war. Total Middle Eastern crude exports also showed signs of recovery. Shipments exceeded the pre-war average of 18 million barrels per day for much of the week ending…

A planned meeting between Israeli and Emirati officials about an alleged terror plot involving a flydubai flight has been canceled at the last minute. The meeting was expected to take place this week, but the reason for the cancellation remains unclear. The meeting was expected to allow officials from the United Arab Emirates to present findings from their investigation into an alleged attack plan involving flydubai. The incident reportedly took place about two weeks earlier and was described as a thwarted terror attack. According to Israeli Channel 13, the cancellation means the results of the Emirati investigation will not be…

United Arab Emirates authorities say an Omani co-pilot planned to seize a passenger plane and crash it into an airport in Israel. The alleged plot involved a Flydubai flight scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026. UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said investigators believe the 29-year-old suspect planned to attack Ben Gurion Airport. The alleged target was the airport’s passenger terminal. The investigation found that the co-pilot had developed extremist views while studying in Australia in 2017. Officials said online terrorist content and the September 11, 2001, attacks had influenced him. Investigators also said…

Brandon McNulty secured the best Monument result of his career with fifth place at Il Lombardia on Saturday. The American rider showed strong form in the rainbow jersey after winning the world road race title in Montréal. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider fought hard through a demanding race in Como. He spent almost six hours on the bike and added another top-10 finish to his recent results. It was his third top-10 result in the past week. McNulty could not reach the podium, but his performance gave him fresh confidence. He is now looking ahead to two more chances to…

The United Arab Emirates National Guard has rescued 22 crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire in the Arabian Gulf. All crew members were evacuated safely and received first aid, officials said on Saturday. The National Guard said its Coast Guard responded after receiving a distress call about a fire on board the vessel. Emergency teams were sent to find the tanker and assist those on board. The 22 crew members were described as Asian nationals. They were taken to safety and given first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities. All were reported to be…