UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday to discuss regional developments …
UAE adjusts remote learning assessment rules; final results remain unaffected
Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) has revised assessment rules for selected …
Burj Al Arab Dubai is shutting down for 18 months for first major restoration in 27 years
The project is intended to preserve Burj Al Arab’s distinctive character while ensuring it remains relevant for future generations of travellers.
FTA announces entry into force of decision amending administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax legislation
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. (40) …
UAE taxes: FTA announces new penalty rules, reduces fines for violations
The UAE’s tax authority on Wednesday announced updated penalty rules that lower some fines and make tax filing rules easier and more flexible for businesses and taxpayers in the Emirates. The Federal …
Mawarid FinTech Summit returns to Dubai with a focus on real-world impact
The event is expected to attract between 800 and 1,000 senior decision-makers, alongside representatives from more than 500 organisations …
Abu Dhabi’s BlueFive plans $3bn investment in defence companies
Abu Dhabi-based alternative asset manager BlueFive Capital is reportedly seeking to raise $3 billion for investing in aerospace and defence companies. The fund is expected to raise an initial $1 …
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to close for 18-month restoration project
Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, one of the world’s most recognisable hotels, will close for 18-months to undergo an extensive restoration project, its operator Jumeirah announced on April 15. The hotel …
Dubai feels the war from a distance, but its workers are paying the price
When the economy slows, workers feel it first. The war hasn’t hit Dubai directly, but it has hit its economy. Tourism has dropped sharply. Visitors have stayed away, big events …
Dubai draft law: Parents liable for children’s e-scooter misuse; number plates proposed
The draft law introduces mandatory e-scooter registration and number plates, as authorities look to enhance road safety, according to Emarat Al Youm …
UAE school reopening status: Will classes return to campus on Monday? What we know so far
With the current extension running until Friday, April 17, many parents, students and staff are asking the same question: what happens …
Bain Capital opens Abu Dhabi office, indicating Gulf’s allure
Bain Capital is opening an office in Abu Dhabi, one of the first new regional outposts announced by a major financial firm since the war began.
Xi meets Abu Dhabi crown prince, outlines four-point peace proposal to ease Middle East tensions
The proposal comes at a time of heightened regional tensions, following the breakdown of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan.
Here are the latest updates about reopening of educational institutions in Dubai and Sharjah
Educational institutions in Dubai and Sharjah are set to begin their phased return to in-person operations this week, with nurseries leading the way in the gradual reopening strategy. The announcement …
Dubai announces gradual reopening of nurseries
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority of Dubai has announced the gradual resumption of on-site learning at nurseries.
Sharjah to host International Congress of IBBY in 2030
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and under the directives of …
SEC approves Sharjah Police Academy’s structure
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council meeting …