Technology is becoming a powerful tool of diplomacy as nations use AI, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and innovation partnerships to strengthen global alliances.
Dubai Customs rolls out peak-season operational plan to handle summer return surge
Dubai Customs has deployed a comprehensive operational plan featuring round-the-clock staffing, advanced screening technology, and digital declaration tools to manage the influx of returning residents …
Abu Dhabi temporarily closes public beaches, parks due to unstable weather
Abu Dhabi City Municipality said the measures were taken to protect residents and ensure public safety as the UAE experiences heavy rainfall …
Abu Dhabi closes all parks, beaches and recreational areas until further notice
Abu Dhabi City Municipality closes all parks, beaches and recreational areas and suspends events until further notice due to expected weather fluctuations and public safety concerns …
Watch: Heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning hit Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi saw a dramatic spell of summer weather on Friday, August 21, as rain swept across the capital, accompanied by lightning, thunder and gusty winds, bringing a striking change to the usually …
Dubai to build world’s largest airport automated passenger mover at Al Maktoum International
Dubai is set to introduce the world’s largest automated passenger mover (APM) system at Al Maktoum International Airport as part of efforts to strengthen …
UAE sets new financial requirement for foreigners seeking property residency
The United Arab Emirates has officially published the minimum earnings threshold that foreign nationals must show to qualify for a real estate owner visa.
The Dubai property machine is printing money for investors – but we’ve seen this movie before and it ended with a crash
Dubai offers an unusually attractive combination of property appreciation, high rental yields and favorable taxation, which explains why wealthy investors from around the world continue pouring money …
Dubai culture isn’t an oxymoron – it’s why people are staying
Dubai has evolved from a global business hub into a place where culture, education, creativity, and community help families build a lasting future.
Dubai’s competitive advantage for digital business
Dubai is building a digital economy designed to attract the next generation of high-growth companies. Advanced infrastructure, forward-looking regulation and global connectivity are helping the …
Dubai-it: How this Dubai entrepreneur turned a motherhood idea into childcare businesses
Canadian entrepreneur Natasha Shaikh shares how motherhood inspired her to launch Rainbow Valley Nursery in Dubai, growing from one nursery in 2012 to three childcare and kids’ fitness facilities thro …
Sharjah warns against storing furniture in building corridors, emergency exits
Sharjah Civil Defence stressed that these areas must remain clear and accessible, particularly in an emergency, when residents may need to evacuate quickly …
Sharjah Police strengthen readiness for 2026-2027 school year
Sharjah Police have announced their readiness for the new 2026-2027 academic year with an integrated traffic, community and media plan involving several departments and in cooperation with strategic …
Sharjah announces partial road closure near Al Hazanah for 6 days starting August 23
The closure will affect the stretch from Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Roundabout to Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bou Aliyan Roundabout …
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration’s economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
UAE announces amount foreigners must earn monthly to qualify for real estate owner visa
The UAE has announced the minimum monthly income foreigners must earn monthly to qualify for the real estate owner visa and live in the popular country.
Binance employees detained in UAE, exchange says staff were cleared and released
Two Binance employees were reportedly detained or questioned by UAE authorities in recent weeks during an investigation into financial activity linked to a Binance client account, The New York Times …