Employees across the UAE could be set for a three-day weekend in August and a five-day holiday later in the year …
NBA not returning to Abu Dhabi this preseason due to ongoing conflict in Middle East
For the past four years, the NBA has played a preseason game in the United Arab Emirates. Not this year.
Sharjah Old Cars Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme
SHARJAH, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Old Cars Club (SOCC) has successfully concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, after attracting 149 participants and delivering a …
Sharjah Police recover stolen items worth Dhs500,000 in less than 3 hours of robbery
Sharjah Police recovered valuable items worth approximately Dhs500,000 in less than three hours of receiving a report regarding a robbery. The robbery …
UAE welcomes announcement of agreement on disarmament in Gaza Strip
The UAE affirmed that this step represents a significant milestone toward ending the conflict, reinforcing security and stability …
UAE President establishes National Anti-Narcotics Authority, appoints Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad as chairman
The authority will combat drug trafficking by tracking, dismantling distribution networks Add as a preferred source on Google President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan WAM Abu Dhabi: …
Sharjah Police recover valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 in record 3 hours
The suspects were arrested in under three hours of the theft being reported, after a burglary took place at an athlete’s residence in Sharjah while he was abroad …
When Sharjah Ruler helped save damaged ancient Armenian church from collapse
Founded in the 10th century, the complex which includes three churches and once housed about 250 monks survived attacks from invaders and anti-religious campaigns …
SFF 2024: What’s next for S’pore’s fintech industry? Experts hash it out.
As part of this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival, Singaporean bank UOB took to the stage to present the main findings for its annual FinTech in ASEAN report on Thursday (November 6) afternoon. Janet …
Sharjah Police recover Dh500,000 in stolen valuables within three hours
Suspects arrested after athlete’s home was burgled while he was abroad Sharjah: Sharjah Police recovered valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 in less than three hours after receiving a report that the …
= 2nd UPDATE: Etisalat: To Acquire 51% Of Zain’s Issued Share Capital
DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)–Emirates Telecommunications Corp., or Etisalat, the U.A.E.’s top telco, said Wednesday it would acquire 51% of the issued share capital of Kuwait’s Mobile Telecommunications …
UAE Secures Major US Tech and Energy Deals Amid AI Chip Agreement
The United Arab Emirates has finalised a significant agreement with the United States to import advanced American-made artificial intelligence semiconductors, marking a pivotal step in Abu Dhabi’s …
Dubai attracts global wealth as family offices embrace the AI era
Stable regulations, investor confidence and a fast-growing AI-driven investment ecosystem continue to attract UHNWIs and family offices to the emirate …
UAE’s biggest stargazing week of the year to start next weekend
UAE residents will see the Perseids meteor shower reach peak visibility on August 12 and August 13. Dark skies from a new moon will support some of 2026’s strongest meteor viewing conditions.
India-UAE trade pact in focus as gold imports from UAE surge
India’s trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates is coming under renewed scrutiny after a sharp rise in gold imports from Dubai significantly pushed up the country’s bullion import bill. Gold bar …
Dubai exchange Shelbit implicated in $4B Iranian sanctions evasion route
An unlicensed Dubai crypto exchange, Shelbit, moved at least $4 billion since May 2024 for Iranian gambling operators and sanctioned state entities, a series of investigations corroborated by Reuters …
UAE FMCG spending rises 3.4% as local brands dominate consumer choices
UAE households made 968 million FMCG brand choices in the past year, with local and regional brands accounting for 67% of consumer reach as penetration emerged as the key growth driver …