DUBAI holidays can now go ahead as the UK Foreign Office has lifted the travel ban. All non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was banned back in March. This was due to the Iran …
Abu Dhabi tower breaks new world record for height
Guinness World Records lists the achievement in Abu Dhabi, with Al Ain Asset Management named on the public record page. The official listing records the location as Abu Dhabi and the height at 179.7 …
Okta acquires Axiom Security after better-than-expected second quarter
Okta Inc. today announced plans to acquire Axiom Security Ltd., a startup with a platform for managing user access to sensitive applications. The deal is reportedly worth $100 million. That’s about 10 …
Okta To Acquire Axiom For Privileged Access Management Expansion
The planned acquisition of the startup comes after Palo Alto Networks unveiled its deal to acquire CyberArk, a major privileged access management vendor. Okta is seeking to expand its privileged …
Meet Zayed, the AI-generated UAE government spokesman set to spread country’s message around the world
High-tech ambassador will be face of International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court …
UAE ranked among world’s top 5 most competitive nations, first for economic performance
The UAE ranked 5th globally and 1st for economic performance in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, leading 21 global indicators …
UAE sets July 9 deadline to fix visa status for those stranded during regional flight suspensions
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals affected by …
UAE announces major visa update: Final deadline for overstay fine exemption revealed
The UAE has announced a final 30-day grace period until July 9, 2026 for individuals previously exempted from overstay fines to regularise status or leave.
UAE announces 30-day overstay fine grace period for travellers affected by Iran war
Authorities said people will be given sufficient time to adjust their visa status or exit the country without facing penalties …
UAE imposes limits on teen social media access
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for all children under 15. Platforms have one year to review and remove under-age accounts or face stiff penalties.
UAE announces 30-day visa grace period for those affected by regional flight disruptions
This initiative gives eligible individuals a final opportunity to either regularise their legal status and continue living and working in the UAE …
UAE’s post‑OPEC expansion push to lift oil output above 5 million bpd next year, IEA says
The United Arab Emirates’ oil output could exceed 5 million bpd next year as it moves to expand production after its exit from OPEC, making it a major driver of non‑OPEC+ supply growth, the …
UAE Pavilion highlights defence innovations as Eurosatory 2026 nears final day
With just one day remaining at Eurosatory 2026, the UAE Pavilion has established itself as a premier destination for defence industry leaders and military delegations, attracting high-level visits …
UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims
UAE continues urgent humanitarian aid for Philippine earthquake victims, distributing food parcels and drinking water in Sarangani as part of a wider relief plan …
Dubai Real Estate Market Crashes After Iran War, Home Sales Plunge 19% | Spotlight
Dubai’s once-booming real estate market is showing signs of strain after the recent U.S.-Iran conflict shook investor confidence across the Gulf region. Property sales in Dubai reportedly dropped 19% …
Dubai Silicon Oasis, noon Minutes form strategic partnership to accelerate tech innovation, startup growth
Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has announced the signing of a Memorandum of …
Dubai Customs wins six international awards
Dubai Customs has won six prestigious international and regional awards and recognitions during 2025 and the first half of 2026 from the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, India and the …