04/05/2026
A roundup of top news from the UAE and around the world:
*UAE successfully intercepts 4 cruise missiles from Iran*
The ministry added that the sounds heard in various areas were the result of the successful interception of the aerial threats
https://gulfnews.com/1.500527915
*Iranian drones attack ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz*
The UAE called on Iran to halt such attacks immediately
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528456
*Etihad Rail to launch phased passenger services in 2026*
Etihad Rail transported 1.8m tonnes of sulphur in 2026, 4m tonnes of aggregates
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528796
*Dubai tops as 95% pick it as preferred home*
Family bonds, safety and inclusion drive high happiness as Social Agenda 33 gains momentum
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528635
*Dubai Airports CEO reveals inside story of DXB operations amid war*
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths breaks down how special air corridors worked during war
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528211
*UAE sets August 31 start for 2026–2027 academic year*
School calendar sets August start, December winter break
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528465
*Dubai’s Emirates airline restores 96% of its global network*
Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528433
*From Bengal to Tamil Nadu: An India poll verdict full of shocks*
BJP breaks through in Bengal, Tamil Nadu stuns, Kerala swings to UDF
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528662
*Pakistan passport services halted globally, expats left in limbo*
Technical glitch at headquarters suspends operations at Pakistan missions worldwide
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528321
*Hantavirus explained: What we know after cruise ship deaths*
Three dead, several ill as suspected outbreak prompts investigation
https://gulfnews.com/1.500528302
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