A top Emirati official called on Wednesday for a united stance from the Gulf after renewed attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain that were blamed on Iran. “In light of Iran’s repeated aggression against the …
Dubai Mallathon dates revealed for summer 2026
Dubai’s beloved summer fitness initiative, the Mallathon, is officially returning this month, offering residents and visitors a unique way to beat the scorching temperatures while staying active.Read …
Abu Dhabi pauses all rent hikes: How it is saving expats big money
Abu Dhabi has announced a freeze on rent increases across residential, commercial and industrial properties. The temporary measure has been enforced immediately. It is set to bring financial relief to …
UAE grocery prices to increase as fuel costs climb
Residents across the UAE are facing the prospect of higher grocery bills as retailers warn that escalating fuel costs driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are set to ripple …
UAE Nuclear Plant Drone Attack: IAEA Says Attackers Knew What They Were Doing | Firstpost Live
The head of the IAEA says the drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant was a carefully planned operation that risked causing a major incident. While the strike did not hit the reactor …
Dubai’s KHDA to resume school inspections
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has officially announced the resumption of quality assurance visits at private schools across the emirate, set to begin with the 2026-27 academic …
SekondBrain.AI selects Dubai as strategic base for global AI expansion
Dubai continues to attract major technology ventures as artificial intelligence companies increasingly look beyond traditional tech hubs to build globally adaptable systems. This summer, …
Dubai issues rules governing use of cameras in enforcement, judicial procedures
The resolution aims to strengthen professional conduct among enforcement officers in Dubai, enhance transparency and integrity, protect individual rights, ensure legal compliance, and support the use …
Sharjah toddler death case: Neighbors released on bail
The families of two young Indian girls, who were detained in connection with the tragic death of a two-year-old Pakistani toddler in Sharjah, have been released on bail, marking a significant …
UAE non-oil business growth picks up in May but war and Hormuz standoff weigh, PMI shows
The UAE’s non-oil private sector expanded only modestly in May as war in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on output and new business growth, a business survey …
Dubai business costs cut as DMCC offers licence discounts of up to 25% for companies
Dubai’s DMCC launches a new business support package with licence discounts of up to 25 per cent, fee waivers and incentives for more than 26,000 companies …
Sharjah toddler death: Neighbours released on bail; probe continues
The families were taken in for questioning on the day of the incident in which a two-year-old boy fell to his death from a staircase area in a residential tower …
UAE-based RemotePass nets US$17.4 million Series B to deepen its footprint in Europe and the US
Abu Dhabi-based global employment, payroll, and spend platform RemotePass has bagged US$17.4 million in Series B funding round led by London-based EBRD Venture Capital, the venture investment arm of …
Indian comedian deported from Dubai over ‘harmless joke’ on war tensions, shares ordeal
Comedian Yash Bhardwaj has revealed that he was detained in Dubai for 47 days after a comedy reel led to police action, before being deported to India. He said the experience was emotionally and …
How UAE-founded Armoir is reinventing the suitcase for modern travellers
Founded by French entrepreneur Martial Dahan, Armoir was born out of a personal frustration experienced during years of frequent travel.
Dubai’s next mega project: How Metro Gold Line and Blue Line will transform emirate
How the Dubai Metro Gold Line and Blue Line will transform the emirate, completing the city’s next mega project.
Flights to UAE, Kuwait affected, Bahrain closes airspace after Iran launches attack
Following the attack, flights are reportedly evacuating or holding positions in the airspace near the Persian Gulf including Dubai and the UAE.