Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand’s smooth grains are …
Sharjah Municipality says 50% discount offer to end on Dec.31
Sharjah City Municipality announced that Wednesday, Dec.31, is the final deadline to benefit from the decision granting a 50% discount on the attestation …
SEC hails Sheikh Sultan for approving Sharjah’s budget for 2026
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, on Tuesday presided over …
‘Neighbors of the Prophet’ Endowment Project achieves significant milestones in supporting Sharjah orphans
The “Neighbors of the Prophet” Endowment Project, launched by the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation, achieved a series of qualitative accomplishments during the first half of 2025, reflecting the …
UAE says it is withdrawing its remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily in crisis with Saudi Arabia
By Menna AlaaElDin, Nayera Abdallah and Maha El Dahan Dec 30 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday said it was pulling out its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia backed a call for UAE forces to leave the country within 24 hours,
Man appears in court for second time after Dubai extradition
Stephen Jamieson faces a total of six charges, including being accused of being involved in serious organised crime.
World Customs Organization praises ‘e-commerce platform’ in trilingual report
Supporting this, Dubai Customs targets converting 20–30% of low-value e-commerce shipments to its platform. Through cooperation with multinational express couriers and SMEs, Dubai Customs ensures that …
Saudi Arabia accuses Abu Dhabi of ‘dangerous’ Yemen actions, strikes port over UAE weapons shipment
Saudi Arabia publicly accused close ally the United Arab Emirates of “extremely dangerous” actions in Yemen as it led “limited” airstrikes on the country’s Mukalla port Tuesday morning following …
UAE Says It Ends Mission of Remaining Forces in Yemen Voluntarily
CAIRO, Dec 30 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday it has voluntarily ended the mission of its counterterrorism units in Yemen, the only remaining forces it has in the country after ending its military presence in 2019.
LIVE: Yemen’s presidential council cancels UAE defence deal
Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, decided to cancel joint defense deal with the United Arab Emirate. All UAE forces in Yemen must to leave within 24 hours, al-Alimi says, announcing air and blockade on all sea ports and crossing for 72 hours.
Sharjah Ruler directs recruitment of 1,000 citizens by 2026
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, the Head of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, announced in an interview broadcast on “Direct Line” of Sharjah Television and Radio, that His Highness Sheikh Dr.
Alibaba, Abu Dhabi set to invest in MiniMax’s $600 million IPO
Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax has secured Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority as key backers in its upcoming initial public offering in Hong Kong, according …
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2026 road closures
Dubai RTA announces road closures and extended public transport services to ease congestion during New Year’s Eve 2026 …
Abu Dhabi issues traffic restrictions for New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations
Abu Dhabi has announced temporary traffic restrictions ahead of New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, introducing movement bans for heavy vehicles and labour buses across the capital to manage congestion …
Dubai announces New Year’s Eve marine closures and traffic controls across key waterways
The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has activated its final operational plan to manage marine traffic during the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, …
Expo City Dubai hosts over 75 events and fuels sector growth for 2026
Expo City Dubai hosts more than 75 events and hundreds of thousands of visitors, building momentum ahead of a packed 2026 …
From Brothers to Rivals: Key Moments in Saudi-UAE Relations
DUBAI, Dec 30 – A Saudi airstrike on what it said was a UAE-linked weapons shipment in Yemen on Tuesday marked the most significant escalation between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to date. Once the twin …