UAE boosts role in NASA’s Artemis programme as MBRSC advances plans for sustainable human presence on the Moon, strengthening global space partnerships and future space infrastructure …
Dubai’s Parkin announces 5 per cent VAT on public parking fees and subscriptions
Parkin has announced that a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) will be applied to all public vehicle parking services provided by the company starting from …
Abu Dhabi authorities shut down Ahal Alraya Butchery
Abu Dhabi authorities have closed down Ahal Alraya Butchery. The emirate’s Agriculture and Food Safety Authority announced the closure, and urged residents to contact 800 555 for food safety …
Kraken re-enters the UAE with preliminary license from VARA Dubai
Payward, a unified financial infrastructure platform and the parent company of Kraken, has received an in-principle approval for a license through Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority for a …
FAB report highlights AED381 billion mobilised in sustainable, transition finance
ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has published its Sustainable Finance Impact Report 2025, highlighting the bank’s progress in mobilising capital to support sustainable …
ADIA’s focus on evolution places Abu Dhabi fund on path of growth
Sovereign wealth fund’s 50th anniversary marks vital contribution to emirate’s economic resilience …
Abu Dhabi T10 League gets new management, season to begin on November 7
The Abu Dhabi T10 enters a new era after being taken over by a government-run organization, marking a major shift in its management and future direction.
UAE sees 50-50 chance of US-Iran agreement on Hormuz, flags major ‘worry’
Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash urged Tehran not to overplay its hand in the stop-start negotiations during the Middle East war’s fragile ceasefire.
Dubai motorists to get 6-day free parking for Eid Al Adha 2026
The free parking applies to all public parking zones except multi-storey parking buildings, which will continue to operate as normal …
Inside Dubai’s booming sex trade as escorts charge $4,000/hr with catalog of additional services
An investigation has found that the UAE city is reportedly a ‘hub’ for escorts and sex workers, despite prostitution being illegal in the majority Muslim country …
Dubai’s Salik to apply 5 per cent VAT on toll charges from June 1
Salik announced in a post on its Instagram account that, effective from June 1, 2026, a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) will be applied to toll gate …
New VAT charges to be implemented for Dubai Salik
Motorists using Salik, Dubai’s electronic toll gate system, will soon see a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) applied to toll gate usage fees and Salik tag activation charges, effective June 1, 2026.Read More: …
Dubai issues new property law applying to entire emirate
The new property law being issued across Dubai is designed to protect existing and newly discovered archaeological sites.
Dubai Maritime City inaugurates $43.59mln maritime business centre
Located in the Commercial District in Dubai Maritime City, the new tower was delivered in 20 months with 78% of the space leased before opening …
Temporary traffic diversion announced on Sharjah’s Al Khan Road
Sharjah RTA announces temporary traffic diversion on Al Khan Road from Friday for infrastructure upgrades and new bridge construction, urging motorists to use alternative routes and follow safety guid …
Sungrow to supply 7.5GWh of storage for Masdar’s Abu Dhabi RTC project
Masdar and Sungrow have entered into an agreement for the supply of energy storage and photovoltaic (PV) inverter technologies to support a gigascale round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy project in …
Is UAE building anti-drone shield around oil facilities amid Iran attacks?
Iran has increasingly singled out the Emirates in its war messaging as it attacked the United States and Israeli targets in the Middle East, repeatedly targeting locations across the country, …