The Sharjah Department of Culture has announced its annual programme of permanent festivals and forums, running from September 2026 through August 2027.
UAE denies Al Minhad Air Base was targeted after Iran says it attacked base
Aug 31 (Reuters) – The UAE denied reports that Al Minhad Air Base had been targeted by missiles, saying in a defence ministry statement that the reports were false. The ministry said the armed forces …
UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks
The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected ‘false’ reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.
What’s next for Abu Dhabi’s Lulu Island? Major developer confirms redevelopment
The Lulu Island development is officially underway as Eagle Hills Properties has begun work on the long-dormant man-made island off Abu Dhabi’s Corniche …
Dubai-Sharjah traffic: New Al Taawun tunnel to cut waiting times by up to 85%
Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are set to see shorter waiting times and smoother traffic movement with the opening of the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel project, which is expected …
Felix Pago raises $200M: Federal cash tax hits competitors, exempts digital transfers
Felix Pago WhatsApp remittance app raised $200 million in Series C funding on September 1, 2026, reaching unicorn status at $1.4 billion as a new 1% federal excise tax on cash-funded international …
UAE schools ban mobile phones in classrooms: Confiscation rules, attendance limits and new schedules for 2026-27
UAE schools tighten discipline for 2026-27 with classroom mobile phone bans, month-long confiscations, stricter attendance limits and new full-time schedules across all grades …
Dubai property market records $12.6bn of transactions in August as Palm Jumeirah home sells for $21.5m
Dubai real estate transactions reached $12.58bn in August, including $7.6bn of sales and a $21.5bn Palm Jumeirah property deal …
Flow expands into UAE after securing DIFC commercial licence
Global branded residential real estate operator brings design, wellness, community and technology platform to the UAE …
Dubai launches Future Week bringing 10,000 global leaders, investors and innovators to emirate
Dubai Future Week will bring more than 10,000 leaders, investors and innovators together from November 18–21 to explore AI, business, health and technology …
Dubai Financial Market adds 59,108 new investor accounts in first eight months of 2026
Dubai Financial Market adds 59,108 new investor accounts in first eight months of 2026, driven by strong H1 results, diverse investment options, and market gains …
US moves to cut off UAE bank branch over alleged $1.8B Iranian money pipeline
The U.S. Department of the Treasury moved on Friday to cut Banque Misr UAE out of the American banking system, alleging the institution processed nearly $1.8 billion for Iranian-linked shadow networks …
Adam Neumann opens DIFC office for real estate venture
Flow, the residential real estate venture from WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann, is opening an office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The new office will oversee expansion in the UAE, …
UAE raises clean energy target to 35% by 2030-2031 as 24-hour solar power advances
UAE raises its clean energy target to 35% by 2030-2031 as battery storage, solar projects and private investment reshape the country’s power sector …
Dubai Chambers launches agentic AI training for over 14,000 Business Group & Business Council member companies
DUBAI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers today launched specialised training tracks aimed at equipping more than 14,000 member companies of the Business Groups and Business Councils …
Sharjah ruler orders free education for Sudanese students
SHARJAH, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) not …
Warner Bros. Reveals Contents Of Abu Dhabi’s ‘Harry Potter’ Lands
Warner Bros. has revealed the attractions that will await fans in its upcoming Harry Potter theme park lands in Abu Dhabi which were unveiled today.