The UAE strengthened its position among the world’s leading economies during the first half of 2026 after securing top positions across a wide range of international competitiveness rankings covering …
Revolut reveals priorities for its UAE platform
Revolut has set out its list of priorities for what it will bring to the UAE market in what looks like a move away from its UK offerings.
Brooke George flew to Dubai for a man she met online, now she faces a firing squad
Brooke George, a 23-year-old British influencer from Gravesend, Kent, is sitting in a Dubai jail cell facing a firing squad death penalty after a man she met online ended up […] The post Brooke George …
Jassem Mohamed Alzaabi is Etisalat’s new Chairman, takes over March 21
Alzaabi takes over from Obaid Al Tayer, whose term started in November 2019 Also In This Package Look: UAE shoppers learn to wait for the gold price dip In pictures: Taif, Saudi Arabia’s City of Roses …
Dubai Customs seizes 406kg of drugs and 2.3m narcotic tablets in first five months of 2026
Dubai Customs intercepted 406kg of narcotics, more than 2.3m tablets and carried out 502 seizures in the first five months of 2026 …
Carpet Souk fire in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Port brought under control; no injuries
Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority teams dealt with a fire that broke out Friday morning at the Carpet Souk near Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi. They advised the public to obtain …
UAE launches pilot phase of electronic invoicing system
The UAE has launched the pilot phase of its electronic invoicing system, marking a key milestone as businesses prepare for nationwide implementation …
UAE grants visa-on-arrival for Vietnamese citizens
The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme, allowing citizens from Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to enter the Middle Eastern country without securing a …
Is Amaru’s Dh250 eight-course set menu the best fine-dining deal in Dubai?
Premium ingredients meet decor motifs from the Mayan, Aztec and Incan civilisations …
UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
June 26 (Reuters) – UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on Friday stressed the need to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.
UAE reaffirms steadfast commitment to Ukraine recovery, advancing peace efforts at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk
On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and the Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Ukraine,
Iran war relief: 3 UAE property measures everyone should know
New rental relief from Dubai Land Department aims to cushion tenants, homeowners and businesses from the economic fallout of the Iran-US war. The scheme will apply to vacant or eligible rental units …
UAE: Ministry of Finance announces Pilot Phase of Electronic Invoicing System
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), organised the Awareness Event on the Electronic Invoicing System at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in …
Father of man allegedly killed by Dubai influencer was also murdered
The killing of a British man by an influencer in Dubai is yet another tragedy for his devastated family – after his father was murdered by his own brother and two nephews.
FTA unveils new strategy to boost UAE national talent in tax sector
DUBAI: Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to increasing reliance …
Dubai Customs seizes 2.3 million narcotic pills in 5 months
Dubai Customs officials say the objective extends beyond intercepting shipments; the wider goal is to prevent drugs from reaching communities …
How the Iran war impacts Abu Dhabi’s AI strategy
Abu Dhabi’s ambitions to turn the UAE into a global hub for digital infrastructure and AI, dubbed “UAE AI Strategy 2031,” face pressure after the war with Iran. But the UAE is also known for its …