The UAE has faced repeated missile and drone attacks by Iran, a fellow OPEC member, as it responds to the U.S.-Israeli war.
Dubai launches $272m creative sector boost with free workspaces, grants and global talent push
Dubai unveils $272m creative sector plan with free workspaces, grants and talent programmes to drive growth and global competitiveness …
Experts Dissect UAE’s Imminent Walkout That Could End 50 Years of OPEC Discipline
The UAE will quit OPEC within 48 hours, breaking decades of cartel discipline and rattling oil and crypto markets.
Sharjah Excellence Award discusses plans to enhance regional competitiveness and approves 2026 edition timeline
The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award held its regular meeting to assess progress on the 2025 edition and outline strategic priorities and future plans for the award.Sharjah Excellence …
Economic Development Department launches instant industrial license at AED1,000 to boost Sharjah manufacturing sector
Sharjah of Economic Development Department (SEDD), along with its subsidiary Sharjah Foundation for Supporting Entrepreneurship (RUWAD), is participating in the new edition of “Make it in the Emirates …
Expo Centre Sharjah to host Eid Al Adha exhibition featuring over 100 brands, 75% discounts
SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the sixth edition of the Eid Al Adha Exhibition from 20 to 31 May.The 12-day exhibition will feature more than 100 brands, …
In five charts – How UAE’s exit could affect OPEC’s influence over the oil price
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE’s departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.
UAE’s OPEC Exit Boosts India’s Oil Supply As Fujairah Route To Bypass Strait Of Hormuz
UAE leaving OPEC could increase crude oil supply to India via the Fujairah pipeline, reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and strengthening India’s energy security.
Dubai drops Dhs750k property threshold for solo investor visas
The update, published on the Dubai Land Department’s Cube platform, replaces the previous Dhs750,000 threshold with a more targeted framework based on ownership structure rather …
Explainer: What UAE’s exit from Opec means for India’s fuel equation
The UAE’s departure from OPEC+ on May 1 marks a historic shift in global oil dynamics. While short-term volatility persists due to West Asia tensions, the move allows the UAE to increase production …
Sharjah Taxi transports over 2.11 million passengers in Q1 2026
Sharjah Taxi has announced strong operational performance during the first quarter of 2026, transporting more than 2.11 million passengers, with a daily …
Expo Centre Sharjah to launch Eid Al Adha Exhibition on May 20 with participation of over 100 brands
The 12-day exhibition will feature participation from more than 100 brands, offering discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of international, regional, and local products …
The Real Reason the UAE Is Quitting OPEC (Hint: It’s Not Just About Oil)
The Emirati strategy can best be summed up as ‘take the money and run,’ says Johns Hopkins economist Steve H. Hanke.
Dubai Records the World’s Lowest Electricity Customer Minutes Lost at Just 49 Seconds Per Year
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA has set a new world record for the lowest electricity customer minutes lost (CML), at just …
Dubai conducts field campaigns to regulate recreational motorcycle rental activity
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with the relevant government entities, carried out a series of comprehensive field inspections …
Banks in UAE suspend banking services via WhatsApp
Banks in the UAE have announced they will no longer provide banking services through WhatsApp, following directives issued by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Dubai two-year property investor visa guide: Eligibility, fees and documents explained
Dubai: Getting a two-year property owner visa in Dubai just got easier as the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that the requirement for a minimum property …