The United Arab Emirates is getting broader access to prized US artificial intelligence chips after becoming a key military partner during the conflict with Iran – the latest instance of AI chips …
US rights group calls on UN to impose arms embargo on UAE
Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn) has called on United Nations member states to impose an immediate arms embargo on the United Arab Emirates, arguing that its aid to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces …
Revolut Wins Initial VARA Approval To Launch Crypto Services In The UAE
Revolut wins VARA in-principle approval to offer regulated crypto broker-dealer, investment, and exchange services to UAE clients.
Emirati investors help spur $8bn of deals in Sharjah real estate
Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose by almost a quarter in the first half of 2026, driven by purchases from Emiratis and GCC nationals. The value of deals in the emirate, one of seven that make …
Trump Rewards UAE With Expanded AI Chip Access
The United Arab Emirates has gained expanded access from the United States to advanced artificial intelligence technology after standing shoulder-to-shoulder with President Donald Trump during the …
Sharjah real estate transactions reach Dhs29.5b in first half of year
The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately Dhs29.5 billion during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3 per …
Emaar Hospitality Group opening its first 5-star hotel in Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE – July 2026 – Emaar Hospitality Group is set to introduce Vida Aljada later this year, bringing a fresh lifestyle hospitality experience to Aljada.Vida Aljada marks a significant …
Fifa World Cup final in Abu Dhabi: 10 places to watch the biggest match on July 19
From fan zones and sports bars to luxury hotels and cinemas, here are the best places to catch football’s biggest night in the capital …
Abu Dhabi court orders truck driver to pay company Dh89,080 for red-light accident
An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a truck driver to pay Dh89,080 in compensation to his employer for damages resulting from a traffic accident he caused when he ran a red light. The court rejected the …
Revolut lands initial Dubai crypto licence approval
Fintech giant receives in-principle approval from Dubai’s VARA to provide regulated virtual asset services, marking another step in its expansion in the UAE …
Revolut receives in-principle approval to provide crypto services in UAE
Revolut has secured in-principle approval for its Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) Licence from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai …
Abu Dhabi Police share footage of e-scooter road crash as part of stark safety warning
Authorities say reckless riding is putting lives at risk …
UAE rewarded with coveted AI chips for supporting US war in Iran
The Gulf state’s flagship AI firm can freely buy chips and has a plan to become a U.S. company.
UAE gains top-tier US AI chip access after aiding in Iran operations
UAE gains top-tier US AI chip access after aiding in Iran operations. Military action by Iran against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES.
New labs aim to enable Abu Dhabi’s biotech ambitions
Abu Dhabi’s newly opened shared laboratory space for biotechnology companies supports the emirate’s aim to “attract real companies that do good science”, its chief executive has told AGBI. Biosphere …
Dubai Crypto Hub Faces Test From Regional Conflict
Missiles and drones disrupted skies over Dubai in late February, following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Private aviation executive Jonny Dodge watched his phone light up nonstop. His firm, YourSky, …
Abu Dhabi court sentences two to jail for modifying car with emergency lights
A court in Abu Dhabi has convicted two men of disrupting public order by modifying a vehicle with emergency warning systems without legal authorisation, sentencing them to prison for six months, in a …