A single bid sent the price of a white falcon soaring to Dh250,000 at the opening auction of this year’s Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, with the winning bidder sealing the …
UAE uneasy over Mecca defense pact amid 2026 Iran war tensions
UAE expresses unease over the Mecca defense pact amid rising tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by December 31 at 44.5% YES.
UAE satellites support global disaster response as earthquakes strike Egypt and Colombia
The UAE Space Agency is leading an international network that provides satellite imagery and geospatial analysis to countries affected by earthquakes, floods, wildfires and other major disasters …
Two Massive Title Fights Headline UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
On October 26, the UFC goes to Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alexander Volkanovski puts his title on the line against Movsar Evloev.
‘I still don’t regret it’: Man rejected Rs 36 lakh tax-free job in Dubai 7 years ago to stay close to family
Kanan Bahl recalled how he rejected a Rs 36 lakh tax-free job offer in Dubai seven years ago, choosing to stay in India because “staying close to my family and culture mattered more.” …
UAE blames Iran for attack on Abu Dhabi vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE blamed Iran for the attack and called on Tehran to stop what it described as unprovoked attacks on commercial vessels and to fully reopen the waterway.
Contractor awarded Sphere Abu Dhabi project sees net profits soar to $58.2m
ALEC Holdings, the UAE contractor that successfully tendered and won the deal for The Sphere Abu Dhabi has saw revenues and profits soar in the first-half of 2026. It released its H1 results for 2026, …
Dubai Customs foils export of 70 million illicit cigarettes to Europe
Dubai Customs foils smuggling attempt of over 70 million illicit cigarettes bound for Europe, intercepting nine air cargo shipments using intelligence-led targeting and advanced risk analysis …
The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era
A lawyer in Dubai tracked every crypto funding round of 2026’s first half. The permissionless era didn’t survive the data.
Abu Dhabi issues new resolution to protect species, habitats
Its provisions apply to all terrestrial and marine habitats, including areas designated for the protection and conservation of important biodiversity outside protected areas …
Abu Dhabi expands protection for native species and habitats beyond nature reserves
Environment Agency announces move to enhance effort to conserve biodiversity …
Man injures another during Basketball match, Abu Dhabi court asks him to pay Dhs5,000 compensation
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs5,000 in compensation to another, as they were playing basketball together, …
50-passenger worker transport buses banned from using Al Mafraq Bridge exit (E328B) in Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) in Abu Dhabi has imposed a restriction on 50-passenger worker transport buses from utilsing the Al …
After another vessel was attacked in Hormuz, presidential adviser vows UAE will defend its navigation rights
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, says Abu Dhabi would defend its sovereignty and interests, after repeated attacks on ADNOC tankers. “We will safeguard our rights to freedom of navigation
UAE launches national gender balance survey for citizens, residents: How to participate
The survey protects participants’ identities, takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and is available in Arabic and English
Dubai Customs foils export of 70m illicit cigarettes, disguised as ‘clothing,’ to Europe
Dubai Customs has foiled an international smuggling attempt involving more than 70 million illicit cigarettes destined for a European country, in a …
Bitcoin Drop Cost Abu Dhabi $118 Million: Will They Sell?
Bitcoin’s Q2 slide wiped $118 million off Abu Dhabi’s IBIT stake, yet both sovereign funds kept every single share.