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Iranian state media reported on Monday that its forces detained a foreign ship near Qeshm Island.The oil tanker seized in Strait waters was linked to the United Arab Emirates.Officials claimed the vessel broke maritime rules. This event is the latest in a series of ocean clashes. Energy traders responded fast to the news. Global crude prices moved up right away.Brent crude futures jumped past $91 a barrel.Prices were below $70 before recent strikes began in late February. Iranian outlets like the Fars News Agency shared the story.They cited state TV reports about the capture.Reports did not list the name of…

A new attack on a vessel linked to the United Arab Emirates has raised fresh concerns about fuel supplies for African countries that depend on imports. The vessel was linked to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, known as ADNOC. It was attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to the UAE state news agency. No injuries were reported. ADNOC said the situation was brought under control. The company did not give full details about the vessel, its cargo or the damage. The UAE blamed Iran for the attack. It called on Tehran to stop attacks on…

The UAE Pro League began its new season with goals, drama and a major surprise for Andrea Pirlo. Defending champions Al Ain made a stunning comeback on Sunday. They beat Baniyas 4-2 after falling two goals behind. Al Ain had not lost a league game since March 2025. They also went unbeaten throughout last season. That long run looked close to ending when Baniyas took control early. Youssoufou Niakate scored twice in the first half for Baniyas. The Mali forward put the hosts in a strong position. Al Ain thought they had found a way back when new striker Giorgos…

Five Arab countries, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia have accused Israel of blocking efforts to end the war in Gaza. The countries issued a joint statement on Sunday. They said Israel’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan could harm efforts to stop the fighting and create lasting peace. The statement included Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia also joined the call. The countries said Israel was responsible for disrupting peace efforts in Gaza and the wider Palestinian territories. They said Israel’s position was a direct rejection of the plan. They also warned that…

A former aide to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed has faced strong online criticism after making comments about Pakistan and its role in a new regional defence pact. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent Emirati political analyst, posted comments on X about Pakistan’s economy, poverty, literacy and nuclear weapons. He questioned why Pakistan should take part in defending Saudi Arabia under a new security deal. His remarks have drawn more than one million views and sparked a wide response online. Abdulla described Pakistan as a country with high poverty and low literacy. He also pointed to its economic size and nuclear weapons.…

Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and CEO of Global South Utilities, has received a major national honor from the Central African Republic. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra awarded Alshimmari the rank of Commander of the Order of Central African Merit. It is the country’s highest civil order. The award follows the completion of a major solar power project in Sakaï. Global South Utilities, a UAE-based company, delivered the project in just 10 months. The solar plant has a capacity of 50 megawatts. It also has 15 megawatt-hours of battery storage. The project is the largest infrastructure project in the history of the Central…

The FedExCup Playoffs are underway, and the FedEx St Jude Championship has already produced a major weekend story. Scottie Scheffler took control of the tournament after a record-level second round at TPC Southwind in Memphis. The World No. 1 shot a 9-under 61 on Friday. His score matched the course record and gave him a three-shot lead. For golf fans in the UAE and across the Middle East, the final two rounds are now the main event. Scheffler will start the weekend at 11 under par and will look to protect his lead. The FedEx St Jude Championship is the…

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have strongly condemned an attack on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The three Gulf states issued separate statements on Friday. They said attacks on commercial ships are a serious threat to safe shipping. They also warned that such incidents could raise tension across the Gulf. The two tankers are operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, known as ADNOC. They were attacked while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday. The incident has drawn fast attention from Gulf governments. The waterway is one of the world’s most important routes for…

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rising after the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of attacking another tanker linked to its state oil company. The vessel was traveling through the strait on Friday when it was hit, according to UAE state media. The ship belongs to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, known as ADNOC. No injuries were reported. The company said the situation was under control. The incident is the third reported attack on an ADNOC tanker in less than one week. The UAE says the attacks were carried out by Iran as the conflict around the key waterway…

Holcim UAE has launched a landmark decarbonisation initiative alongside climate tech pioneer 44.01.The partnership marks the first carbon capture and underground mineralisation pilot project tailored specifically for the cement sector in the United Arab Emirates. The pilot facility is set up at the Fujairah cement plant.It extracts emissions directly from flue gas generated during live operations.System operators expect the equipment to capture up to 4.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide each day.This continuous process ties heavy industrial activity directly into local storage networks. After the gas is trapped, logistics teams move the captured carbon to designated injection sites. Technicians then pump…