The U.S. granted the UAE license-free access to advanced AI chips and servers after upgrading its export status, reshaping AI partnerships and export controls.
Mohammed bin Rashid approves national framework for licensing higher education institutions in UAE
UAE approves national framework unifying licensing standards for higher education institutions, including free-zone universities, to strengthen governance, quality, oversight and student outcomes …
Dubai authorities deny reports of explosions above the city
Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region. View on euronews …
Dubai property market sees no immediate impact from renewed regional tensions, says Betterhomes
Dubai’s property market has shown resilience despite renewed regional hostilities, with no immediate slowdown in activity, according to real estate agency Betterhomes. Although transaction volumes …
Huawei reclaims premium ground with Pura 90s launch in Dubai
Huawei has officially lifted the curtain on its new Pura 90s Series, reintroducing 5G connectivity to its international flagship lineup after years of 4G‑only global releases. The move will be …
Abu Dhabi Police warn against parking in front of mosques during Friday prayers
Motorists who park behind other vehicles in a way that obstructs their movement can be fined Dh500, police reminded …
Etihad Airways cancels Bahrain flights after airport closure forces plane to return to Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier later cancelled flight EY647 from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain and the return service, EY648, from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi, both scheduled to operate on July 16 …
UAE clarifies rules for five-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has set out the conditions for the UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, which is open to all nationalities and requires …
India’s biggest specialty coffee chain Blue Tokai opens first UAE cafe in Dubai
The brand, which helped shape India’s modern coffee culture, has launched at BurJuman Mall and plans to expand further across the UAE …
10 new stores opening soon at Mall of the Emirates
Huge expansion plans are already underway at Mall of the Emirates as more than 100 new stores and reimagined spaces are set to transform the mall over the next few years.
Al Tayer Motors Brings Super Hybrid Power to Sharjah with a New Deepal Showroom
Al Tayer Motors, one of the UAE’s premier automotive dealerships, has opened its fourth showroom for the DEEPAL Electric Vehicle (EV) brand, on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, in Sharjah.
Sultan bin Ahmed reviews Sharjah Media development plans
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, presided over the Council’s meeting this Thursday morning at the Sharjah …
Abu Dhabi shuts down Al Ain restaurant for repeated food safety violations
The outlet may resume operations after rectifying its situation, fulfilling all the requirements, and removing the causes of the violation …
Sharjah opens third mosque in Al Qutaina since early this year
Government of Sharjah’s Department of Islamic Affairs (SIA) inaugurated Al Muhtadeen Mosque in Al-Qutaina 1 area of Mahdhab suburb, Sharjah City, as part …
UAE gets license-free Nvidia AI chips as Congress probes Trump crypto conflict
UAE AI chip export controls shifted decisively on July 10 when the US Commerce Department elevated the UAE to Country Group A:5 — removing the license review barrier for G42, Nvidia Blackwell …
CBD launches ‘UP by CBD’ mobile bank for UAE small businesses
CBD launches UP by CBD mobile bank for UAE small businesses, offering instant digital account opening, business credit, zero-balance accounts, payroll and licensing integration with Dubai Unified Lice …
Dhs1.1 billion in real estate trade recorded in Sharjah’s Central and Eastern regions in H1
Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions recorded real estate transactions worth about Dhs1.1 billion in the first half of 2026, underscoring their growing …