DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has continued its excellence in service innovation by obtaining three prestigious international accreditations from the Global Innovation Institute in the …
Etihad sacks 15 Pakistanis in Abu Dhabi with 48-hour exit order
Etihad Airways has abruptly terminated 15 Pakistani employees in Abu Dhabi, ordering them to leave the UAE within 48 hours. The dismissals bypassed standard HR processes, with staff reportedly …
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi kicks off immersive family workshops this May
As part of the UAE Year of the Family, the lineup includes Families in Nature, which uses a discovery guide to link elements like dinosaurs and …
Abu Dhabi to activate new ‘Darb’ toll gates from tomorrow
Abu Dhabi activates two new 24/7 Darb toll gates from May 4 in Ghantoot and Wahat Al Karama to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and apply AED 4 per crossing with exemptions for eligible groups …
Passenger arriving from Sharjah opens emergency exit door; held
Passenger opens emergency door on flight from Sharjah, leading to diversion of another plane at Chennai airport.
Dubai’s digital ecosystem drives resilience and record growth for tech leaders
Dubai’s integrated digital ecosystem, public-private alignment and world-class infrastructure drive resilience and record growth for tech leaders, positioning the emirate as a global launchpad for dig …
New industrial establishments commencing operations in Abu Dhabi rise 53 percent in 2025
The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, …
New industrial establishments commencing operations in Abu Dhabi rise 53 percent in 2025
The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, …
Abu Dhabi Padel League 2026 to kick off on May 9
Multi-round tournament aims to bring communities together through sport, with matches held across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra …
UAE exits OPEC, issues travel ban, scraps Dubai visa rule – 10 big stories you missed
UAE exits OPEC, issues travel ban and eases Dubai property visa rules, alongside Global Village offers and real estate growth—10 key business stories this week …
The UAE Quit OPEC Because Its Sovereign Wealth Now Dwarfs Oil
The UAE left OPEC because its $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth portfolio now matters more than the price of crude. Higher oil prices can hurt Abu Dhabi as much as help it.
From a 50-country empire to ground zero: How Hubert Freidl risked everything and is now rewriting the rules of scale in Dubai
The prevailing narrative of entrepreneurship often reads like a straight line to the top: a brilliant idea, a massive …
UAE e-invoicing: Firms above Dh50 million in revenue first to roll out from July
The UAE will begin the pilot phase of its e-invoicing system from July 1, followed by a phased mandatory rollout, starting with businesses generating over Dh50 million in annual revenue, a senior …
UAE tourist visa guide 2026: Visa types, fees, and how to apply
If Dubai or Abu Dhabi are on your travel bucket list, you’ll be happy to know that you may not even need a visa to travel to the UAE. Don’t worry if your nation …
UAE targets 50 per cent AI-powered government shift in two years as Sheikh Maktoum orders tax authority overhaul
UAE targets 50 per cent AI-driven government transformation in two years as Sheikh Maktoum directs FTA to adopt Agentic AI and boost tax systems …
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and private sector resilience
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and resilience, strengthening public-private ties amid global challenges …
International travel cheat code: First stop Dubai
Dubai looks effortless on camera — between the skyline, the luxury, the nonstop movement around places like the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall. But […] …