Islamic banking is expanding across Africa as Gulf players from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait reshape financing through commercial banks, development institutions, and sharia-compliant instruments …
Travel chaos: How did the UAE assist 500 Golden Visa holders?
The successful return operations also highlight the UAE’s expanding support framework for long-term residents, particularly Golden Visa holders …
Crypto News: Pepeto Exchange Passes Stress Test And Cardano Price Prediction Targets $10 While Market Turns Bullish
Pepeto just passed a full exchange stress test, and the presale crossed $8 million during a week where the crypto news cycle finally gave Cardano holders something real to hold onto. The cardano price …
UAE-based Utexo closes $7.5M Tether-led funding round to build Bitcoin-based stablecoins
UAE-based Utexo, which makes Bitcoin-native stablecoin settlement practical, predictable, and easy to integrate, has announced that it has raised $7.5 million in a seed round to build USDT stablecoin …
Abu Dhabi: Pakistani national dies as missile debris falls in Bani Yas
A Pakistani national was killed in Abu Dhabi’s Bani Yas area by falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile. The incident comes amid a regional conflict. Qatar also intercepted 13 of 14 …
Did Iran destroy UAE’s GlobalEye early warning aircraft? Satellite evidence shows major damage at Al-Dhafra air base
Satellite imagery indicates extensive hangar damage, potentially affecting the UAE’s limited fleet of these valuable defense assets …
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: 1 killed after debris from intercepted missile falls in Abu Dhabi’s Bani Yas area
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: A Pakistani national died after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in Abu Dhabi’s Bani Yas area on Tuesday. Earlier, the UAE said its air defence systems had …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war LIVE: US embassy, hotel in Baghdad, south Iraqi oilfield targeted
Israel alliance continues to intensify, with both sides escalating military operations. US and Israeli forces have carried out large-scale strikes in Iran, while Tehran has responded with sustained …
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Explosions heard in Dubai, Doha as UAE, Qatar intercept missiles
UAE airspace closure news LIVE: The UAE reopened its airspace early on Tuesday morning after the Gulf country had fully suspended air traffic while intercepting drones and missiles. Meanwhile, …
Emirates Flying Near-Empty Jets to Dubai as Locals Depart
Emirates is operating flights to Dubai that are near-empty in some cases as travelers avoid the Persian Gulf, highlighting the challenges for the world’s largest international airline to restore its …
Survivors of Iranian drone strike in Dubai arrested after telling loved ones they were safe — by sending them pics of the aftermath
Three “traumatized” survivors of an Iranian drone strike in Dubai have been arrested after sending photos to their loved ones — an act that violates local security laws in the authoritarian Gulf city.
Edinburgh to Dubai flight turned back over Egypt due to airport drone attack
Hundreds of passengers flying to Dubai spent 11 hours on a flight to nowhere after their plane was turned back over Egypt. The Emirates flight EK24 set off from Edinburgh at 21:26 on Sunday and was …
Dubai airports update 17 March: UAE airspace returns to normal after a temporary precautionary closure; flights resume after regional security alert
UAE airspace has returned to normal operations following a temporary closure by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) due to escalating regional tensions. The precautionary measure, implemented …
Dubai Abu Dhabi news live: Fire erupts in Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after drone attack; UAE closes its airspace
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: A fire erupted in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the United Arab Emirates after a drone strike, the emirate’s media office said. It added that no injuries have been …
UAE reopens airspace after brief shutdown amid Iran strikes
The United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace early Tuesday morning after the Gulf nation fully shut down air traffic as it intercepted drones and missiles.
UAE closes airspace as precaution to incoming missile threats from Iran, defence ministry says
The UAE’s aviation authority says the temporary closure is an “exceptional precautionary measure”, while the defence ministry says its air defence systems are intercepting missiles and drones.
Gulf importers to reroute as Hormuz closure jolts supply chains
DUBAI – Importers across the Gulf are scrambling to secure alternative routes for vital goods – from food to medicines and factory supplies – …