Aircraft were taking off just minutes before a drone struck a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, while …
Emirati superstar Hussain Al Jassmi wows Eid crowd in Abu Dhabi
Emirati superstar Hussain Al Jassmi opened the Layali Al Eid celebrations in Abu Dhabi with a sold-out performance at Space42 Arena on Al Raha Beach, …
Business council leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience, investor confidence amid global developments
DUBAI, 22nd March, 2026 (WAM) — Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global …
Dubai’s property market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience
I believe history will be on Dubai’s side. Every time there has been a crisis, whether economic or geopolitical, Dubai has emerged stronger,” he said. Ansari emphasized tha …
The UAE Spent 40 Years Building Its Advanced Air Defense For Iran War
The United Arab Emirates has, in a sense, been preparing for a war like this for 40 years and has accordingly steadily built up a formidable air defense system.
Dubai, UAE News Highlights: Qatar launches search and rescue after military helicopter Crash at Sea
Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. Neither hit, one failed in flight, the other was …
Two civilian aircraft struck at Dubai airport as Iran war threatens civil aviation: Report
An Emirates A380 and a Saudia A321 were struck on Dubai International’s tarmac amid the Iran war, highlighting civil aviation risks, while UAE airlines work to maintain thousands of daily flights.
Strikes damage Emirates, Saudia aircraft at Dubai airport
Two civilian aircraft, an Emirates Airbus A380 and a Saudia Airbus A321, were damaged at Dubai International Airport during Iran-linked attacks early …
Dubai–Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE says it intercepted 4 missiles, 25 drones launched from Iran today
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE contiues to intercept drone and missile attacks in the air coming from Iran. Meanwhile, Iran has responded strongly to the joint statement issued by 22 countries, saying …
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: 5 soldiers from Qatar, Turkey among 7 killed in helicopter crash
Five soldiers from Turkey and Qatar were among seven killed in a helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation’s territorial waters, the Turkish Defence Ministry said Sunday. The aircraft had crashed …
Ultra-Luxury Development Presses on in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The engine of luxury housing development rumbles on in Dubai despite the war in Iran—analysts and local brokerages were hopeful the real estate market could weather the conflict. Earlier this month, …
No more OTPs: UAE bank says ready to roll out app verification
UAE banks said the majority of customers have shifted from traditional one-time passwords and that they have rolled out in-app security codes for online transactions ahead of the complete phase-out of …
UKMTO: Projectile causes explosion off Sharjah coast
A projectile caused an explosion near a commercial vessel off the coast of Sharjah on Sunday, March 22, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed, in the latest incident to …
West Asia tensions rise: Bulk carrier reports explosion off UAE coast
The incident occurred about 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah, UKMTO said in a statement on X
UAE real estate sector enters 2026 from position of strength but faces uneven risks amid Middle East crisis: Report
The report said major developers in the country have reported strong sales momentum and record project pipelines driven by strong investment demand. “The UAE listed real estate companies entered 2026 …
Projectile hits vessel off UAE’s Sharjah, UKMTO says
An unknown projectile struck a vessel 15 nautical miles north of the United Arab Emirates’ Sharjah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi-based Presight invests in six AI companies through US$100 million fund
Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics company Presight has revealed the first six companies that will be receiving investment through what the company calls its AI Innovation …