The family of South Sudanese political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay is worried about his safety after his arrest in the United Arab Emirates over a month ago.
Dubai jails two men, fines Dhs201,000 for defrauding investor in fake hotel lease scam
The Dubai Misdemeanor Court has sentenced two men — an Asian and an Arab — to one year in jail followed by deportation after being found guilty …
POTUS defends Binance founder pardon despite not knowing CZ
President Donald Trump has denied knowing Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, despite having issued the billionaire ex-CEO a presidential pardon in late October that erased his conviction for …
Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE investment turns Gulf State into test case for US AI diplomacy
For the first time, the U.S. has granted Microsoft a license to export Nvidia chips to the UAE – a move that positions the country as both a proving ground for U.S. export-control diplomacy and a regional anchor of American AI influence.
UAE nears historic Moon mission as Rashid Rover 2 heads to US for launch preparations
The UAE is one step closer to exploring the far side of the Moon, with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announcing it has finished building and testing the Rashid Rover 2 and dispatched it to the United States for its next phase. The centre …
Dubai racing carnival is back! Where to get tickets, VIP access, paddock parties, and key race dates revealed
Get ready for the Dubai Racing Carnival 2025-26 at Meydan! Discover ticket options, VIP experiences, themed race nights, and essential details for an unforgettable racing season.
Sharjah International Book Fair Opens, Gathering the Global South
SIBF presents a unique opportunity for networking and dealmaking for publishers from Africa, Asia, India, and the Middle East. This year, 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries are …
Microsoft to invest over $15 billion in UAE, secures US export licenses for Nvidia chips
Microsoft will invest over $15 billion in the United Arab Emirates in the seven years to the end of 2029 and has the Trump administration’s approval to export Nvidia chips for its data centres there,
Dubai’s neighbour that offers visitors untamed nature and wild mountains
Some heritage has remained, we discover, catching a boat at the Suwaidi Pearl Farm, the region’s first cultured pearl farm and the only surviving one in the Gulf, passing swathes of mangrove flanked …
Sharjah Chamber discusses facilitating market access for Vietnamese SMEs
Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) welcomed a high-level economic delegation from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to its headquarters, discussing ways …
Nvidia stock climbs 2% as U.S. approves chip sale to the UAE under Microsoft deal
Microsoft’s licenses enable the firm to ship Nvidia chips — involving its more advanced GB300 GPUs — to the United Arab Emirates.
Microsoft to ship Nvidia AI chips to UAE after US export approval – FT
Investing.com — Microsoft has received approval from the United States to export Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant development in the company’s Middle East …
Microsoft to invest over $15 billion in UAE through 2029
Microsoft plans to invest more than $15 billion in the United Arab Emirates over the next seven years, with a focus on expanding artificial intelligence data centers across the country.
Dubai’s neighbour that offers visitors untamed nature and mountains
Dubai’s neighbour that offers visitors untamed nature and wild mountains – Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai’s wilder, more rugged neighbour, is an adventure-lovers’ paradise …
UAE leaders offer condolences to Qatar Emir on passing of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the death of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah.
UAE President Marks Flag Day, Honoring Retired Service Personnel
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised the nation’s flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi to mark Flag Day, a national occasion that reflects the values of loyalty, unity, and …
Catch Hollywood star Will Smith on stage at the Sharjah International Book Fair
Will Smith joins the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 as a guest speaker Book lovers, get ready – The Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 is hitting the cultural heart of the city this week, …