Daily brief
Qatar warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf countries, amid heightened tensions in the region. Kuwait separately said Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port. Tensions have risen between Iran, Kuwait, and the UAE, as Iraq also accused Israel of involvement.
Eid Al Adha holidays were announced for UAE public sector employees.
A Dubai court acquitted a man in a Dh1.6-million business dispute, distinguishing fraud from loss.