Figures were revealed in the Department of Municipalities and Transport’s annual report Abu Dhabi reaped the rewards of its strategic investments in the mobility sector in 2024, as the number of …
Sharjah Arabic Language Academy highlights emirate’s efforts to promote Arabic in Warsaw
WARSAW, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah organised a cultural seminar titled “Sharjah’s Efforts in Supporting and Empowering the Arabic Language” as part of Sharjah …
Air Arabia IPO closes
Air Arabia’s AED2.5 billion initial public offering (IPO) closes on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. The IPO, which opened on March 18, 2007, is the largest offering in UAE history to date and is open to both …
Noor Abu Dhabi completes second year of commercial operations
More than 3.3 million solar panels supply electricity in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE: Noor Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest stand-alone operational solar photovoltaic (PV) plant located in Abu Dhabi’s …
UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war
One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.
UAE Mubadala’s Yahsat Secures $1.6 Bln Finance For Satellite
DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)–The United Arab Emirates’ first nationally-owned satellite operator and Mubadala subsidiary, Al Yah Satellite, or Yahsat, said Wednesday it secured $1.6 billion in finance for …
Saudi-based regional Fintech HALA acquires UAE’s payment startup – Paymennt.com as it aims to expand its foothold in the SME sector
The announcement of Hala acquiring Paymennt.com took place at the second edition of the largest global technology event – LEAP 2023 in Saudi Arabia The fast growing Saudi Arabia based regional FINTECH …
UAE struck Iran dozens of times, with US and Israeli intel, during war and amid truce — WSJ
Report says Emiratees and Israel both struck Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, after which DC asked Jerusalem to stop targeting energy facilities The post UAE struck Iran dozens of times, with US and …
British dad smuggled handwritten note from Dubai jail – family makes desperate plea after reading it
The family of a British father detained in Dubai say they fear for his life after receiving handwritten notes describing violence and abuse. The post British dad smuggled handwritten note from Dubai …
Asprofin Bank Explores Up to USD 12 Billion Sovereign Data Center Programme Across Three Strategic UAE Sites
DUBAI, UAE / ACCESS Newswire / May 30, 2026 / As global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates at unprecedented speed,Asprofin Bank Corporationhas announced it is evaluating a …
8 major Dubai visa updates you need to know in 2026
There have been several important Dubai visa changes and announcements rolled out in the past year which make it easier to get your hands on a visa …
Unified GCC Visa: Everything UAE residents need to know about the new Gulf travel visa
UAE residents can soon travel to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman with one online application, potentially valid up to 90 days, offering simpler, faster and more cost-effective G …
Ankita Lokhande faces online criticism after wearing hijab during Abu Dhabi trip with husband
Abu Dhabi: Television actress Ankita Lokhande has faced online criticism after sharing photographs of herself wearing a hijab during a trip to Abu Dhabi with her husband, Vicky Jain. The photographs …
UAE GDP reached $517 billion in 2025
UAE’s GDP reached AED1.9 trillion in 2025 after 6.2 per cent growth, while non-oil GDP rose 6.8 per cent to AED1.5 trillion, according to Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre data released on …
Officials laud Sharjah cultural project’s global reach
WARSAW, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — Officials from Emirati cultural, academic and creative institutions have praised the success of Sharjah in promoting its cultural project, established by H.H. Sheikh Dr …
Viral video: Humanoid robot performs Eid prayer inside Dubai mosque, leaves netizens stunned
A humanoid robot named Bu Sunaida has gone viral after a video showed it joining Eid prayers inside a Dubai mosque, sparking shock, curiosity, and debate across social media platforms worldwide.
What are the new charges for drivers as Dubai introduces 5% VAT on toll and parking fees?
Motorists to pay more from Monday for services …