The latest statement confirms that the fee deferrals will apply to both new business licences and renewals, offering relief to companies at different stages of operation …
Child drowns in rainwater pool in Sharjah, police urge parents to stay cautious
Sharjah Police have revealed that a child was drowned in a rainwater pool on Wednesday. Sharjah Police’s operations room received a report on the incident …
Summer 2026 IGCSE and A-level exams cancelled in UAE, OxfordAQA confirms
This move follows earlier decisions affecting IB and CBSE students, whose exams were already called off due to ongoing disruptions …
The impact of Iran’s attacks on the UAE
The UAE, billed as a global luxury destination, has received the bulk of Iran’s attacks in the region so far.
UAE Urges UN to Authorize Force to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has called on the United Nations to authorize urgent measures, including the possible use of force, to reopen the Strait of …
Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
April 1 (Reuters) – Dubai-based airline Emirates’ website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates. The website of another carrier, …
Chainlink March 2026 Recap: Amundi, Coinbase, and CCIP Drive Institutional Blockchain Adoption
Chainlink’s March 2026 recap covers SAFO’s launch, Coinbase DataLink adoption, cbBTC bridging to Monad, and UAE’s dirham stablecoin integration.
The best beach club deals in Dubai to book before summer
With the city dialled down to a slower pace than usual, there are some brilliant beach club deals in Dubai to make the most of this month. As the rain clouds have passed – giving way to blue skies and …
Dubai’s luxury stores take hit as Mideast war drags on
Rows of luxury boutiques line an upmarket Dubai mall, yet a month into the Middle East war their sales staff sit idly, phones in hand, watching for the rare customer. – Monument to bling – The Middle …
Dubai-based fragrance delivery technologies secures US$1.96 million guarantee from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance, has extended an AED7.2 million (US$1.96 million) guarantee to Dubai-based eco-friendly air fresh …
Du Pay and GCash join forces to deliver added value on cross-border transfers to the Filipino community in the UAE
The collaboration marks a milestone in the coming together of fintech super apps to deliver rewarding value propositions for international money transfer …
Dubai’s DIB approves $688.90m dividend at annual AGM
Dubai Islamic Bank approved a 35 fils dividend after 2025 pretax profit of AED 9bn and assets of AED 416bn at its AGM in Dubai this week …
Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest UAE travel advice
Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest UAE travel advice as strikes continue in Middle East – The Foreign Office has warned against all but essential travel to the UAE …
Dubai’s tourism industry reels from ‘brutal’ impact of war
The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering.
Blackstone leads $250 million investment in UAE payments platform ADGT
ADGT, a UAE-based payments and data intelligence platform, has secured a $250 million investment from Blackstone alongside Raya …
Dubai Chambers discusses with CCPIT Beijing ways to boost bilateral trade and investments with China
We are committed to further strengthening engagement with CCPIT Beijing to deepen bilateral relations and unlock new opportunities for the business communities in both markets, particularly in areas …
Dh2,000 fine and 23 black points: Abu Dhabi police warns drivers against reckless driving and social media videos
UAE motorists have been warned by the Abu Dhabi police of strict penalties for their reckless driving behaviour on the streets. The authorities have a.