Gulf city has for decades served as an offshore hub for Iranian financial services, trade and access to global markets that the regime needs …
Abu Dhabi thunderstorm August 2026 closes parks and cuts road speeds
A thunderstorm struck Abu Dhabi on 21 August 2026, bringing heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds to the capital and prompting Abu Dhabi City Municipality to close all parks, recreational facilities …
Who qualifies for the UAE’s extended 0% corporate tax rate?
Small Business Relief is not a separate statutory 0% corporate tax rate. Article 21 of the Corporate Tax Law lets an eligible Resident Person elect to be treated as having derived no taxable income …
Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties
Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran’s shadow banking network, Treasury said.
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy advances global efforts to strengthen water resilience during World Water Week 2026
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy strengthens global water resilience at World Water Week 2026, showcasing integrated water-energy governance, innovation, and partnerships ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conf …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves to sanction bank in UAE for Iran ties
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday that he is working to cut off bank branches in the UAE from the U.S. financial system.
US sanctions Bank Melli official, targets UAE bank over Iran ties
Treasury promised to sever every economic lifeline Tehran has left and finally end the threat of the Iranian regime,” Scott Bessent, U.S. treasury secretary, said.
Trump Admin Sends a Warning to Allies Funding Iran As the US Severs UAE Bank From the Dollar
Today, under Operation Economic Outcast, @FinCENnews proposed a rule that would revoke Banque Misr UAE’s correspondent banking access to U.S. financial institutions. Additionally, Treasury’s Office of …
UAE transit visa 2026: How to apply, 48- and 96-hour visa fees and requirements
UAE transit visa 2026 guide covering 48- and 96-hour options, eligibility, required documents, application steps via airlines or GDRFA, and the latest fees for stopovers in Dubai and other emirates …
UAE real estate: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah property markets surge in first half of 2026
The UAE’s real estate sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first half of 2026, successfully attracting long-term capital and seeing significant performance increases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and S …
First Arab Bank Targeted in ‘Economic Pariah’ Campaign: US Treasury Moves to Cut ‘Bank Misr’ UAE Branches Off from Dollar Over Iran Dealings
The US Treasury announced steps to cut off ‘Bank Misr’ UAE branches from the dollar over Iran dealings, marking the first Arab bank targeted in the ‘Economic Pariah’ campaign.
US targets Egypt’s Banque Misr in UAE over Iran support, moves to cut bank off from US system
The United States has moved to cut the UAE branches of Egyptian bank Banque Misr off from the US financial system, accusing the bank of …
US Treasury slaps restriction on Egyptian bank in UAE over Iran trade
The US has fired a significant warning shot at banks in the United Arab Emirates transacting with Iran by imposing restraints on the UAE operations of Egypt’s Banque Misr, even …
US moves to cut Banque Misr’s UAE arm off from dollar system over alleged Iran links
US authorities say Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion for companies potentially tied to Iranian shadow-banking networks. The proposed restrictions aren’t yet in force.
US Treasury targets Banque Misr’s UAE operations in fresh move to cut Iran’s financial lifelines
The US Treasury has proposed restricting Banque Misr UAE’s access to the US financial system, accusing the bank of processing about $1.8 billion in transactions involving companies potentially linked …
Ron Perlman, Shohreh Aghdashloo & Cuba Gooding Jr. Set For Golden Dunes Jury Duty In Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s reputation as a travel and entertainment destination has taken a battering in recent months as the emirate got caught in the crosshairs of the U.S.-Iran war but this has not put a …
Dubai real estate transactions hit AED 12 billion in a week
Dubai real estate transactions hit AED 12B in a week with 3,657 deals, led by Burj Khalifa and strong off-plan and ready property sales …