Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday dates in Dubai are expected to give UAE residents a long public break. Here’s when the celebrations may begin.
Crypto.com Secures Landmark UAE License for Government Payments
In a historic development for the global adoption of digital assets, Crypto.com announced on May 11, 2026, that its Middle Eastern entity has successfully …
Flight bound for Abu Dhabi returns to Chennai after ‘technical issue’
The flight belonging to Etihad Airways was cancelled due to a technical incident, they said. All the passengers were safely disembarked …
Flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborts journey after fire on left wing
The fire was immediately put out by Fire Service personnel and the flight was cancelled. Etihad Airways could not be reached immediately for a comment.
Sharjah to honour 3 artists at Calligraphy Biennial in October
SHARJAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, in its twelfth edition to be held next October under the theme “Mizan” (Scale or Balance), will honour 3 creative artists in Arabic …
New paid parking zones go live in Abu Dhabi with nearly 4,000 new spaces
The third phase of the project will officially begin on May 18, 2026 and will cover sectors M5, M6, M21, M22 and M23 …
UAE secretly carried out strikes on Iran’s Lavan Island oil refinery – report
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the UAE conducted low profile strikes on Iran’s Lavan Island refinery in early April as Trump was announcing the ceasefire
Dubai ruler tightens grip on Emaar in $6.5 billion reshuffle
A firm controlled by Dubai’s ruler has emerged as the top shareholder in the city’s biggest developer after buying a $6.5 billion stake from the emirate’s main investment vehicle.
UAE Central Bank licenses Crypto.com Foris DAX entity to offer crypto payment services in UAE
Crypto.com has become the first VASP in the UAE, through its UAE entity Foris DAX Middle East FZE, to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license from the Central Bank of the UAE, allowing it to …
UAE Grants License to Crypto.com for Government Crypto Payments
UAE approves Crypto.com for government crypto payments, allowing residents to pay fees using digital assets like Bitcoin.
UAE secretly struck Iran during war, including attack on oil refinery — report
April attack on Persian Gulf site only specific instance mentioned in report; US said to welcome Abu Dhabi’s involvement after other Gulf countries refused to join war effort The post UAE secretly …
UAE targeted Iran’s Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime
The Emirati government didn’t publicly confirm its participation in the strikes against Iran, which were done before the current ceasefire started.
UAE has been secretly carrying out attacks on Iran, WSJ reports
May 11 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The strikes, which the UAE has …
Sharjah approves $38.1m bridge project to cut journey times by 9 minutes
Sharjah has approved a major new bridge project worth AED140m ($38.1m) aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity across one of the emirate’s key road intersections. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin …
The UAE has been secretly carrying out attacks on Iran
The strikes, responding to Iranian barrages, include an attack on Iran’s Lavan Island.
Iran war update: UAE involved militarily as Trump says ceasefire collapsing
Reported UAE strikes on Iran deepen the war as Trump warns the fragile ceasefire is close to collapsing.
UAE carried out ‘secret strikes’ on Iran including hit on oil refinery
The United Arab Emirates has carried out ‘secret military strikes’ on Iran, according to people familiar with the matter. The strikes, which the UAE has not publicly acknowledged, would mark a …