As speed increasingly shapes trade and investment decisions, Dubai Customs’ Air Cargo Centres Management is transforming the emirate’s strategic …
Sharjah Police steps up patrols around schools as new academic year begins
Sharjah Police intensify school patrols for 2026–2027 year, activating mobile operations room, dedicated 901 service and safety awareness programmes to ensure smooth traffic and student security …
Central banks in Egypt, UAE join forces as US moves to cut Banque Misr from dollar system due to Iran links
The central banks of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are coordinating over Banque Misr after the US Treasury moved to cut the Egyptian bank’s UAE branches from the US financial system over alleged …
UAE schools reopen: Sharjah child safety body urges parents, teachers to work together
Six key priorities include safe school journeys, healthy routines, digital safety, respectful behaviour and open communication …
Cancellation of Qatar and Abu Dhabi draws nearer; an alternative is ready
In the week after the Italian Grand Prix, more clarity is expected about a possible season finale at Imola. This is tied to the anticipated final cancellation of the Grands Prix of Qatar and Abu Dhabi …
ADRA reports 6.4% growth in new economic licences issued to Emirati businesswomen in Abu Dhabi during H1-2026
The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has revealed continued strong growth in new …
Dubai’s RTA awards $316m in contracts for Al Meydan Street project
The project will boost north–south corridor capacity by 18% and cut travel time from Al Manama/Dubai–Al Ain to Umm Suqeim by 66%.
Dubai Police urge parents to leave early, avoid speeding as schools reopen
Dubai Police intensify school-zone patrols as classes resume, urging parents to leave early, avoid speeding, use designated drop-off areas, and follow bus and road safety rules to reduce congestion an …
8 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: Aug 31 to Sept 3
All the fun things to do in Abu Dhabi as we step into a new month in 2026. One more sleep until a new month, schools are back in session and routines are back to normal. We’ve collected some fun …
UAE intercepts drone from Iran, denies reports of attack on Dubai’s Al Minhad Base
UAE ministry said armed forces remain on a ‘high state of readiness’ to address potential threats, and that air defence systems continue round-the-clock monitoring …
UAE lists 5 conditions foreign workers must meet to obtain a work permit
The UAE’s MoHRE outlines five key conditions for work permits, detailing renewal obligations for employers and conditions for cancellation or refusal.
Indian expats in UAE warned of visa scam using face, fingerprint scans to take loans
Indian Consulate in Dubai urges to beware of fraudsters offering visa regularisation, emergency certificates and exit permits in exchange for sensitive information …
UAE denies missile attack on Al Minhad Air Base
The United Arab Emirates on Monday denied reports that missiles had targeted Al Minhad Air Base, calling the reports false amid heightened regional …
What Shein’s $27bn IPO means for Mubadala
Matein KhalidChinese fast-fashion giant Shein is set to list in Hong Kong on September 1 at a valuation of up to $27 billion. That is less than half the $64 billion valuation at which Abu Dhabi …
UAE, Egypt coordinate over Banque Misr bank after US Treasury notice on Iran links, dollar curbs
The United Arab Emirates and Egyptian central banks are coordinating over Banque Misr after the US Treasury proposed cutting off the Egyptian bank’s UAE branches from dollar transactions over alleged …
Dubai outranks Washington, Paris and Mumbai as more billionaires move to city
Dubai ranked eighth among the world’s leading billionaire cities in 2025, with 43 billionaires. The city’s number increased by two since the 2024 report. Dubai shares eighth place with Shenzhen and …
Abu Dhabi reopens key E20 interchange linking Khalifa City and Zayed City
Abu Dhabi has reopened the key E20 interchange while expanding the highway to five lanes. Abu Dhabi reopens key E20 interchange linking Khalifa City and Zayed City. Department of Municipalities and …