A 35-year-old Indian woman pushed her five-year-old daughter from a high-rise in Sharjah, before jumping herself, resulting in their deaths. The …
Abu Dhabi approves housing package worth $419 million
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has approved an economic package that will benefit 1,074 Emirati citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Pakistan Shi’ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings
By Saad Sayeed and Mubasher Bukhari CHAKWAL, Pakistan, May 25 (Reuters) – In a cluster of villages in Pakistan’s largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi’ite Muslims have returned from the …
Doha and Dubai in Lockdown Mode After US Strike Escalation Sparks Regional Airspace Crisis Across Middle East
The Middle East’s busiest aviation corridors ground to a halt overnight as US strikes on Iran triggered sweeping airspace closures across the Gulf, forcing Dubai and Doha, two of the world’s most …
UAE visa on arrival for Indian nationals: All you need to know
A look at who is eligible under the expanded programme, procedures and charges involved Add as a preferred source on Google Individuals from eligible countries will receive the visa on arrival in the …
Dubai Dining Awards 2026: Why these restaurants are redefining the city’s food scene
Dubai is not short of lists. Or awards. Or opinions on where to eat. However, in a city where the dining scene moves at pace, where openings are constant, trends are fleeting, and accolades are often …
Dubai Dining Awards 2026: Why Dubai’s hospitality industry remains resilient despite challenges
There are moments in hospitality when the numbers tell one story, but the people tell another. This is one of those moments. Across Dubai and the wider UAE, operators are navigating a period that has …
UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with US, UAE official says
UAE official: “Technical requirements, sovereign operational restrictions, and cost/benefit analysis led to the reassessment at that time, and those considerations underpin our ongoing position.” The …
Children using delivery apps in UAE? Parents told to set safety rules
A new advisory urges parents to set clear rules for children using delivery and online shopping apps. Learn how to protect your family from hidden dangers and unwanted orders …
UAE Eid staycation demand offers respite for hotels as Iran war hits tourism
Guests look closer to home for breaks amid rising flight prices and discount deals …
Dubai Police warns against fireworks use ahead of Eid Al Adha
The authority also highlighted the legal consequences associated with the trade and distribution of fireworks under UAE law …
China military equipment allegedly smuggled to Iran via Dubai: Report
New report alleges IRGC used UAE-linked network to move Chinese satellite equipment via Dubai into Iran, raising fresh concerns over sanctions evasion and drone-missile programme links …
Abu Dhabi Customs develops integrated sustainability framework to strengthen its corporate strategy
ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Customs has developed an innovative methodology to integrate the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its corporate strategy, …
Dh1.54-billion housing benefits package approved for Abu Dhabi citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha
Dh1.54-billion housing benefits package approved for Abu Dhabi citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha …
Fitch affirms UAE’s ‘AA-’ rating as strong buffers shield economy
Stable outlook reflects expectations that the UAE’s oil export revenues would remain resilient despite disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, supported by higher prices and export infrastructure …
UAE hotel revenues jump 9.7% to Dh49.21 billion in 2025
The UAE tourism sector’s achievements also included hotel nights reaching 100 million, according to official figures released by the Emirates Tourism Council …
Drydocks World close to debt deals, weighs IPO
Khamis Juma Buamin, chairman of Drydocks World, said he expects to reach a restructuring deal with creditor banks by the end of April. “The headline terms have been agreed upon,” he said. Of the $2.2 …