The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) has ordered the temporary administrative closure of Yummy Indian Bite restaurant in the emirate after inspectors found repeated food safety …
Dubai Police warns public against visa fraud scams
Dubai Police warns residents about visa fraud scams on social media, urging verification through official channels, avoiding unlicensed intermediaries, and reporting suspicious offers via the smart …
Sharjah Charity International gives AED23.5 million medical aid to 799 patients in H1 2026
SHARJAH, 18th July, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International provided medical assistance worth more than AED23.5 million to 799 patients during the first half of this year under its medical …
From Morocco to Mexico: Abu Dhabi runners create mini World Cup this summer
The two-week competition, organised by Adidas Runners Abu Dhabi, encouraged members to motivate one another to log every possible kilometre …
Abu Dhabi ADIC hires BlackRock veteran to lead real assets
Abu Dhabi Investment Council, wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has appointed Edward Winter as Chief Investment Officer for Real Assets. Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was …
How UAE-founded Coffee Planet brewed a global business from Dubai
Instead of relying on imported roasted coffee, it brought production in-house, giving it complete control over quality, consistency and freshness …
Dubai Police warn residents against fake ads offering visas for money
Dubai Police urged residents to process visa applications only through official authorities or licensed service providers, warning them to avoid unverified intermediaries …
UAE’s Hormuz workaround tries to bypass its trillion-dollar economic heart
New terminals offer insurance, but analysts say securing trade ultimately relies on lasting peace, not just pouring concrete Geography has handed the United Arab Emirates quite the quandary: its …
UAE to boldly go with new programme to boost nation’s expertise in space sector
Project, developed with partners in China, aims to create a new generation of Emirati experts …
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre records AED117 billion in real estate transactions during H1 2026
The latest market data issued by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the entity responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, revealed that real estate …
Tax Star receives pre-approved status from UAE Ministry of Finance as official E-invoicing service provider
Tax Star, a UAE-based tax and compliance software company, has been named a pre-approved e-invoicing service provider by the UAE Ministry of Finance.
Dubai vs Hong Kong: Why tax rates are only half the crypto hub story
In the first part of this column, I looked at the operational side of the Dubai-versus-Hong Kong choice like licensing, regulatory models, banking access, and the difference between fast market entry …
Born in 1971: Meet Abu Dhabi athlete as old as the UAE, running to honour nation
For more than two months, the 55-year-old has been running 10km every evening along Abu Dhabi Corniche, becoming such a familiar sight that regular walkers now recognise him before he passes. Even the …
Abu Dhabi to expand E20 highway in Khalifa City to 5 lanes with 4 new bridges
The project also includes the construction of 10.5km of additional ramps and loops to improve traffic movement and reduce bottlenecks …
Sharjah International Library Conference 2026 explores evolving role of libraries in education, health, AI
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will organise the 13th Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC) from 7th to 9th November, 2026, as part of the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, bringing …
UAE marks Union Pledge Day, celebrating 55 years of achievement
The UAE marks Union Pledge Day on 18th July each year, commemorating the historic signing of the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution by …
UAE nationals get earlier Emirates ID renewals in major service upgrade
The latest enhancement builds on ICP’s earlier decision to allow UAE nationals to renew their passports up to one year before expiry …