From fasting food to a vegetarian-only menu, chef Sanjeev Kapoor revealed the challenges of cooking for PM Narendra Modi during an Abu Dhabi visit.
UAE to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms
Social media platforms will be given up to 12 months to progressively implement the new standards, in coordination with relevant authorities …
UAE sets minimum social media use age at 15, first Arab country to do so
The UAE follows a host of other nations implementing similar laws regulating access to social media for children, including the UK, Australia and Malaysia.
UAE bans use of social media platforms for children under 15
The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decisi …
With pipelines & new ports, UAE to end dependence on Strait of Hormuz
With new pipelines, ports, and railways, the UAE has planned to cut the dependence on the Strait of Hormuz to zero.
Sharjah’s $200m drive to ease road congestion toward Dubai
Sharjah has announced a AED750 million ($204 million) road development and upgrade project to ease traffic congestion toward Dubai. A soft opening of the project, ordered by Sharjah ruler Sheikh Dr …
Abu Dhabi’s EDGE, Leonardo joint venture targets over $4.61bln in orders in five years
The joint venture will focus on airborne radars for next-generation stealth platforms, the Kronos Grand Mobile High-Power radar, Combat Management Systems and Multi-Mission Aircraft Sensors …
UAE weather: Dust clears as humidity rises and fog risk returns, while Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to have temperatures in the early 40°C range
Dust clears across the UAE as humidity rises and fog risk returns, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah set for early 40°C temperatures and calm, beach-friendly seas …
Emirates Launches World’s First Insurance Package for Travelers to Dubai
The first of its kind, the policy will provide greater peace of mind for those visiting or passing through the UAE.
UAE Working On Plan To Eliminate Reliance On Hormuz Strait To ‘Zero’ After War
The UAE is seeking to eliminate its reliance in the Strait of Hormuz to export energy following the war in Iran.
Micropolis stock rises after landing five-year Abu Dhabi government contract
Micropolis AI Robotics MCRP shares are trading higher after the company announced a five-year agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi. Micropolis shares are climbing …
Abu Dhabi targets private infrastructure funds
The city launched a drive to bring 55 billion dirhams ($15 billion) of private capital into its infrastructure build-out.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi launches world’s first clinical AI scientist ‘Aila’
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi launches Aila, the world’s first clinical AI scientist, to support real-time clinical decisions and accelerate medical research using real patient data …
Abu Dhabi showcases its living lab for intelligent life sciences during strategic United States visit
Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, is leading a high-level delegation to the United States from 18 to 25 June 2026 to advance strategic partnerships and showcase …
Abu Dhabi home sales hit record AED38.1bn in Q1
The emirate recorded 8,100 residential transactions in the first quarter, with off-plan sales driving activity …
Abu Dhabi enters world’s top 50 emerging ecosystems as value surges 3,057% to $73.4 billion
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the world’s top 50 emerging startup ecosystems after its ecosystem value rose 3,057% to $73.4 billion, according to the 2026 Global …
Dubai free zone looks to expand with focus on food security
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has developed new hubs for traders in cacao, meat and protein, honey, and saffron, in a push beyond its historical dominance in gold and diamonds.