SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Bank of Sharjah today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended 31st March 2026, reporting exceptional performance and reinforcing the strong …
UAE tells Iran that its ties and defense partnerships are a ‘sovereign matter’
May 6 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that its ties and its international and defense partnerships were a “purely sovereign matter,” rejecting an earlier statement by Iran …
Sharjah Space and Astronomy hub successfully tracks Haumea
SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) has achieved a major scientific milestone by successfully tracking the occultation of the dwarf planet, Haumea. In a rare …
Gulf’s fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
By Sarah El Safty, Federico Maccioni and Amr Alfiky FUJAIRAH, May 6 (Reuters) – At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed …
Abu Dhabi doctors uncover hidden cancer risk across entire family after one blood test
Specialists say one of the most powerful aspects of genetic screening is that it often identifies high-risk individuals long before any disease develops …
Disney Confirms Abu Dhabi Theme Park Plans Remain ‘Unchanged’
Disney has confirmed in a letter to shareholders that its plans to develop a theme park in Abu Dhabi are on track one year after the groundbreaking project was announced.
UAE vows self-defense following reported Iranian missile attacks
Security Council cannot remain a forum for repeating platitudes while violations continue in plain sight,’ says UN envoy; Iran denies strikes | Anadolu …
Leading hedge fund manager opens Abu Dhabi office
Fund managers are committing to the UAE’s financial centers despite the uncertainty caused by the Iran conflict.
TA’ZIZ, Alpha Dhabi sign strategic collaboration agreement for $10 bn chemicals investment in UAE
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding announced today at the Make it in the Emirates platform, a strategic collaboration agreement for ~$10 billion (AED36.7 billion) in capital investment in new industrial …
‘You’re always a bit unnerved’: Irish in UAE on latest missile attacks on Gulf state
Irish people in UAE reassured by state’s missile defences, with more than 2,800 projectiles launched in US-Iran conflict …
Netanyahu holds rare call with UAE president as defense ties deepen
The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare phone call this week, underscoring their countries’ deepening relations …
Iran Strikes UAE as Hormuz Crisis Spotlights Emerging US-Israel-UAE Security Alignment
Strikes on UAE territory and maritime assets have drawn new scrutiny to Emirati air defenses, Israeli support, and Washington’s pause of Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s latest missile …
FedEx wins war waiver for Dubai cargo route
The Iran war is impacting FedEx operations in Dubai, which wants U.S. permission to pause flights there from Hong Kong so it doesn’t lose the right to fly that route. The post FedEx wins war waiver …
Sharjah ruler issues decrees approving municipalities structures
SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued several Emiri Decrees approving the general organisational …
Sharjah Ruler receives RAK Ruler
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, …
Dubai airport passenger numbers plummeted 66 per cent after outbreak of Iran-US war
Dubai International airport (DXB) held the status of the second busiest airport in the world in 2025, with 95.2 million passengers passing through Dubai’s main airport. After conflict broke out in the …
Fire at under-construction building in JBR under control: Dubai Civil Defence
The site of the blaze will be handed over to the relevant authorities upon completion of the cooling operations …