UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolences to Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, regarding the victims of the terrorist attacks in …
Exclusive-Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil assets, sources say
By Shadia Nasralla and Anna Hirtenstein LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) – U.S. private equity firm Carlyle has begun exploratory talks with UAE investors to bring in partners should its initial agreement to …
Sharjah Press Club hosts Xposure 2026 media delegation at Mleiha Dairy Factory
The Sharjah Press Club (SPC), operating under the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), organised a field visit for a delegation of local and international journalists participating in Xposure …
Trump sold ‘spy sheikh’ $500m stake in family crypto empire
Donald Trump sold a $500m (£360m) stake in his crypto empire to an Abu Dhabi royal known as the “spy sheikh” just days before the US presidential inauguration.
Kuwait sends 69 athletes to the 8th Arab Women’s Club Games in Sharjah
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 1: Kuwait is taking part in the 8th Arab Women’s Club Games, being held in the Emirate of Sharjah from February 2 to 12, with a delegation of 69 female athletes competing across nine …
Trilateral Ukraine talks to resume in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday: Zelenskyy
Second round of talks to follow negotiations last month that appeared to make little progress on key issue of territory.
UAE, Austria explore ways to boost trade, investment ties
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, welcomed Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs, and a delegation of Austrian business executives, …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 opens in Sharjah
In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), the ninth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) opened …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 highlights future economic priorities
Across its ninth edition, SEF 2026 combines entrepreneurship, investment, creativity, and policy in a two-day program designed to link ideas with implementation. The opening day set the direction for …
Iran hit by 5.3-magnitude earthquake, UAE confirms no damage
A moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers. While causing minor cosmetic damage in Iran, the tremor was not felt in the UAE due …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 opens in Sharjah with global leaders discussing future economic priorities
Entrepreneurship is rarely linear. It is shaped by pressure, unanswered questions, and moments when progress feels slower than expected. This festival exists because building something meaningful …
Dubai’s GDP posts healthy 4.7% growth in first nine months of 2025
Health and Social Work is the fastest-growing sector at 15.4% YoY; Both Financial and Insurance and Construction sectors grow by 8.5% …
Dubai SME partners with Al Tadawi Healthcare Group to unlock procurement and growth opportunities for Emirati SMEs
Productive and constructive collaboration between the public and private sectors contributes to strengthening Dubai’s SME ecosystem …
UAE firm bought 49% of Trump-linked crypto startup for $500M: WSJ
A UAE-backed investment vehicle quietly agreed to buy nearly half of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency startup linked to President Donald Trump, just days before he returned to the White House …
Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi
A new round of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4 and 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, …
Sharjah’s publishing vision unveiled at Cairo Book Fair
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is reinforcing the emirate’s status as a leading Arab hub for knowledge and publishing through its participation in the …
Sharjah Airport’s Gamma Private Aviation Center reaches 95 percent construction completion
Sharjah Airport Authority and Gama Aviation, a leading global provider of private and business aviation services, have announced that construction of a new …