Long before he became UAE Lottery’s second Dh30 million winner, Sunil Kumar Sadasivan had spent decades putting his family first …
ADNOC’s 6,428 foot drilling day rewrites the UAE record book
ADNOC has drilled 6,428 feet within 24 hours in complex UAE carbonate formations, setting a new well delivery benchmark. Drilling teams routinely completed sections exceeding one mile during a single …
UAE Restarts Visit Visas for Pakistanis
The United Arab Emirates has resumed issuing visit visas to Pakistani citizens who apply through registered travel agencies, Arab News has reported, …
Dubai Future Foundation, Oxa launch Autonomous Logistics Future Lab
Dubai Future Foundation and Oxa launch SHIFFT Autonomous Logistics Future Lab to develop and deploy autonomous solutions for ports and airports, targeting first commercial rollout in Dubai by 2027 …
Sharjah Chess Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme
SHARJAH, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Cultural Chess Club concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, organised by the Sharjah Sports Council in cooperation with several …
UAE, Ukrainian presidents discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy discuss CEPA cooperation, Ukraine crisis updates, humanitarian efforts and UAE role in prisoner exchanges …
UAE, Saudi to anchor Middle East’s $25bln sustainable bond surge in 2026
The UAE and Saudi Arabia will continue to lead the Middle East’s sustainable bond issuance, which is forecast to hit around $20 billion to $25 billion this year, according to S&P Global. Disclaimer: …
UAE real estate investing: Should you buy property or invest in listed real estate shares?
UAE property investors entering the next housing cycle face a sharper allocation choice between residential assets and listed developers’ shares. A buyer with about $272,000 (AED1 million) can acquire …
UAE’s peak summer heat to persist as Al Mirzam star rises, astronomy expert explains
The appearance of the brightest star in the sky signals the final intense heatwave of the season, followed by high humidity and a gradual cooling process …
US bans crypto operator after Dubai cease and desist
On March 5, Dubai’s crypto regulator issued a cease-and-desist order against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, including its entities Peken Global Limited, Phoenixfin, MEK Global, and KuCoin Exchange EU …
Crypto crackdown: Why Dubai ordered KuCoin to stop crypto services over licensing issues
KuCoin license issue Dubai: Dubai’s digital asset regulator has taken action against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, ordering the company to stop operating in the emirate after determining that it …
Inside Sharjah’s World Heritage site where humanity thrived 210,000 years ago
An ancient desert landscape in Sharjah recognised by the UN has been hailed as an example of “human resilience” after sustaining life as civilisation was gripped by an ice age. The Faya …
UAE residents ready for 8 days off due to public holiday law-change
Employees across the UAE could be set for a three-day weekend in August and a five-day holiday later in the year …
NBA not returning to Abu Dhabi this preseason due to ongoing conflict in Middle East
For the past four years, the NBA has played a preseason game in the United Arab Emirates. Not this year.
Sharjah Old Cars Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme
SHARJAH, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Old Cars Club (SOCC) has successfully concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, after attracting 149 participants and delivering a …
Sharjah Police recover stolen items worth Dhs500,000 in less than 3 hours of robbery
Sharjah Police recovered valuable items worth approximately Dhs500,000 in less than three hours of receiving a report regarding a robbery. The robbery …
UAE welcomes announcement of agreement on disarmament in Gaza Strip
The UAE affirmed that this step represents a significant milestone toward ending the conflict, reinforcing security and stability …