SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) has achieved a major scientific milestone by successfully tracking the occultation of the dwarf planet, Haumea. In a rare …
Gulf’s fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
By Sarah El Safty, Federico Maccioni and Amr Alfiky FUJAIRAH, May 6 (Reuters) – At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed …
735 Electric Buses Set for Rollout Across Dubai in 2026
Charging infrastructure and pilot routes are already in place as Dubai scales electric and hydrogen-powered transport systems.
UAE pushes domestic capital as AI investments gather pace
A UAE minister called for greater recognition of domestic investors in driving industrial growth on day three of Make it in the Emirates 2026, as leaders gathered to explore how AI and advanced …
Digital Riyal and the Start-Up Nation: MENA’s Fintech Revolution and Israel
Israel, with over five hundred fintech companies and the densest per-capita technology ecosystem on the planet, sits at the geographic centre of this transformation. Whether it participates in it, or …
UAE economy remains strong, robust, capable of facing geopolitical changes: Minister
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the UAE economy remains strong and resilient, continuing to achieve sustainable …
Abu Dhabi doctors uncover hidden cancer risk across entire family after one blood test
Specialists say one of the most powerful aspects of genetic screening is that it often identifies high-risk individuals long before any disease develops …
Disney Confirms Abu Dhabi Theme Park Plans Remain ‘Unchanged’
Disney has confirmed in a letter to shareholders that its plans to develop a theme park in Abu Dhabi are on track one year after the groundbreaking project was announced.
UAE vows self-defense following reported Iranian missile attacks
Security Council cannot remain a forum for repeating platitudes while violations continue in plain sight,’ says UN envoy; Iran denies strikes | Anadolu …
Dubai Restaurant Week 2026 Expands to 125 Restaurants
Dubai Restaurant Week has expanded significantly since launch. According to Ahmad Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event started with around 30 restaurants and now …
Leading hedge fund manager opens Abu Dhabi office
Fund managers are committing to the UAE’s financial centers despite the uncertainty caused by the Iran conflict.
TA’ZIZ, Alpha Dhabi sign strategic collaboration agreement for $10 bn chemicals investment in UAE
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding announced today at the Make it in the Emirates platform, a strategic collaboration agreement for ~$10 billion (AED36.7 billion) in capital investment in new industrial …
‘You’re always a bit unnerved’: Irish in UAE on latest missile attacks on Gulf state
Irish people in UAE reassured by state’s missile defences, with more than 2,800 projectiles launched in US-Iran conflict …
Netanyahu holds rare call with UAE president as defense ties deepen
The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare phone call this week, underscoring their countries’ deepening relations …
Iran Strikes UAE as Hormuz Crisis Spotlights Emerging US-Israel-UAE Security Alignment
Strikes on UAE territory and maritime assets have drawn new scrutiny to Emirati air defenses, Israeli support, and Washington’s pause of Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s latest missile …
FedEx wins war waiver for Dubai cargo route
The Iran war is impacting FedEx operations in Dubai, which wants U.S. permission to pause flights there from Hong Kong so it doesn’t lose the right to fly that route. The post FedEx wins war waiver …
Dubai Municipality launches first-of-its-kind lab to detect foodborne viruses
The ViruGenetics Lab uses advanced genomic technologies to process up to 100 samples, ensuring that the city is prepared for potential outbreaks …