William Harper, 18, says bigger events like graduation and prom at his school in Dubai are still expected to go ahead as planned.
ADREC reveals latest property market performance indicators in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the entity responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has revealed the latest …
Sharjah ruler chairs University of Kalba board of trustees meeting
SHARJAH, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Kalba, chaired on Monday morning …
‘Harsh lessons of the past has shown that the UAE can deal with any kind of crisis’ – Emaar’s Alabbar
Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties, has praised the UAE’s steadfastness and resilience following the outbreak of war across the region …
UAE owes it to investors to produce without restrictions, energy minister says
The United Arab Emirates owes it to its investment partners to produce what global oil markets require without restrictions, while cooperating with other crude producers, its energy minister said on …
Sharjah Ruler witnesses MoU signing between University of Kalba, NAMA
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Kalba, witnessed on Monday morning the signing of a Memorandum of …
UAE condemns drone attack on ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no injuries reported
The ministry said the attack constituted a violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirms the importance of freedom of navigation and rejects the targeting of commercial v …
UAE condemns Iranian attack on Adnoc tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO says Strait of Hormuz threat level remains critical. Trump says Iran talks could lead to ‘very positive’ results.
UAE shifts to alternative import routes as Iran war disrupts trade
The war in Iran has triggered one of the most severe supply chain disruptions in history, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade forcing the UAE to activate alternative land and sea import routes. The …
UAE fintech Sarwa crosses $1bn in assets amid rise in retail trading
The DIFC established company has benefited from the emirate’s fintech ecosystem, including early participation in the DIFC FinTech Hive accelerator and the DFSA regulatory sandbox …
Inside Dubai’s air taxi launch: Joby Aviation UAE chief on scaling urban air mobility
In the UAE, local test flights have validated performance under regional conditions, including recent operations in Margham and at Al Maktoum International Airport …
Sharjah Museums body joins ‘Make it in Emirates’
Sharjah Museums Authority takes part in “Make it in the Emirates 2026”, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organised by …
Abu Dhabi Is Betting Big on Gas—Well Beyond the Middle East. How to Tag Along.
Tectonic shifts are under way in the Middle East, and they aren’t the kind that help expedite fossil fuels. OPEC’s rupturing—with the departure of the United Arab Emiratesis …
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% over war
Dubai International was targeted several times by drones as the oil-rich UAE bore the brunt of Iran’s retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Founded in DIFC, UAE’s Sarwa hits $1bln in assets amid retail trading surge
Having been selected to participate in the UAE’s inaugural FinTech accelerator programme based in DIFC in 2017 …
The Dubai bourse rollercoaster ride
Fears of foreign military intervention in Syria’s civil war have caused stock markets across the Gulf into a rollercoaster ride that saw prices plummet and then recover. As the likelihood of a US-led …
UAE announces major cashless change for tourists – here’s what it means
As Dubai gradually moves towards becoming a cashless society, a major announcement has been made that tourists will want to know about.