China, the US, and UAE conducted their first joint crackdown on crypto romance scams in Dubai, arresting 276 suspects across nine fraud compounds.
Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant
A drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at the facility Sunday, defense officials said.
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant. No one has been blamed and no major damage is reported.
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on
By Tala Ramadan DUBAI, May 17 (Reuters) – A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting …
Dubai Customs Green Corridor cargo value jumps to $2.2bn
Dubai Customs says Green Corridor declarations rose from 12,000 to nearly 100,000 as cargo value exceeded $2.2bn …
Sharjah pushes ahead with Dhs12 million water network project in Al Suhnoof
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is intensifying its efforts to complete the water pipeline extension project in Al Suhnoof 2 and 3 …
Sharjah plans stricter controls on drone operations under new law
Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved a draft law for 2026 with respect to regulating the use of drones after introducing a number of amendments.
Dubai’s ‘Green Corridor’ boosts trade, speeds cargo movement amid regional war
Customs declarations surge from 12,000 in March to nearly 100,000 in April, with the value of transported goods rising from Dh1 billion to over Dh8 billion …
How software development services in UAE are powering cross-border fintech and digital currency initiatives
The recent historic treaty between the UAE and the Philippines to develop interlinked central bank digital currencies (C …
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
Officials have not said from where the drone was launched. The UAE has previously accused Iran of being behind attacks on its energy and economic infrastructure since war broke ou …
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant as Iran war ceasefire teeters
A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant, sparking a fire on its perimeter. Meanwhile, Trump has said hostilities could resume and he planned to talk to Netanyahu …
Dubai Customs’ Green Corridor secures trade flows amid sea lane disruptions
DUBAI, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — Exemplifying Dubai’s remarkable readiness and agility in responding to developments impacting regional and global trade flows, Dubai Customs announced exceptional …
Tracing war impact on India trade: Singapore overtakes UAE as No. 2 export destination in April amid Hormuz crisis
Singapore overtook the UAE as India’s second-largest export destination in April 2026 as traders rerouted shipments amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and broader West Asia shipping instability.
Dubai Property Prices Under Stress Test in Q2, 2026
Dubai property prices entered a stress test on March 1, 2026, as regional geopolitical tensions disrupted buyer behaviour across the city. From that date through mid-May, Sterling Capital tracked …
Gold imports from Dubai may increase after import duty hike: GTRI
India had allowed imports of gold from Dubai at tariffs one percentage point below the normal Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rate through a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) system …
ApexQuant Announces Launch of Trading Technology Company Focused on Institutional-Style Trading Software for Private Market Participants
ApexQuant today announced the launch of its trading technology company, introducing a new financial technology initiative centered on trading software infrastructure designed for private traders and …
UAE asserts OPEC exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move
The UAE is leaving OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, calling it a sovereign strategic decision. The exit removes OPEC’s third-largest producer and about 15% of its capacity.