UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy discuss CEPA cooperation, Ukraine crisis updates, humanitarian efforts and UAE role in prisoner exchanges …
UAE, Saudi to anchor Middle East’s $25bln sustainable bond surge in 2026
The UAE and Saudi Arabia will continue to lead the Middle East’s sustainable bond issuance, which is forecast to hit around $20 billion to $25 billion this year, according to S&P Global. Disclaimer: …
UAE’s peak summer heat to persist as Al Mirzam star rises, astronomy expert explains
The appearance of the brightest star in the sky signals the final intense heatwave of the season, followed by high humidity and a gradual cooling process …
US bans crypto operator after Dubai cease and desist
On March 5, Dubai’s crypto regulator issued a cease-and-desist order against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, including its entities Peken Global Limited, Phoenixfin, MEK Global, and KuCoin Exchange EU …
Crypto crackdown: Why Dubai ordered KuCoin to stop crypto services over licensing issues
KuCoin license issue Dubai: Dubai’s digital asset regulator has taken action against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, ordering the company to stop operating in the emirate after determining that it …
Inside Sharjah’s World Heritage site where humanity thrived 210,000 years ago
An ancient desert landscape in Sharjah recognised by the UN has been hailed as an example of “human resilience” after sustaining life as civilisation was gripped by an ice age. The Faya …
UAE residents ready for 8 days off due to public holiday law-change
Employees across the UAE could be set for a three-day weekend in August and a five-day holiday later in the year …
NBA not returning to Abu Dhabi this preseason due to ongoing conflict in Middle East
For the past four years, the NBA has played a preseason game in the United Arab Emirates. Not this year.
Sharjah Old Cars Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme
SHARJAH, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Old Cars Club (SOCC) has successfully concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, after attracting 149 participants and delivering a …
Sharjah Police recover stolen items worth Dhs500,000 in less than 3 hours of robbery
Sharjah Police recovered valuable items worth approximately Dhs500,000 in less than three hours of receiving a report regarding a robbery. The robbery …
UAE welcomes announcement of agreement on disarmament in Gaza Strip
The UAE affirmed that this step represents a significant milestone toward ending the conflict, reinforcing security and stability …
UAE President establishes National Anti-Narcotics Authority, appoints Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad as chairman
The authority will combat drug trafficking by tracking, dismantling distribution networks Add as a preferred source on Google President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan WAM Abu Dhabi: …
Sharjah Police recover valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 in record 3 hours
The suspects were arrested in under three hours of the theft being reported, after a burglary took place at an athlete’s residence in Sharjah while he was abroad …
When Sharjah Ruler helped save damaged ancient Armenian church from collapse
Founded in the 10th century, the complex which includes three churches and once housed about 250 monks survived attacks from invaders and anti-religious campaigns …
Sharjah Police recover Dh500,000 in stolen valuables within three hours
Suspects arrested after athlete’s home was burgled while he was abroad Sharjah: Sharjah Police recovered valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 in less than three hours after receiving a report that the …
UAE’s biggest stargazing week of the year to start next weekend
UAE residents will see the Perseids meteor shower reach peak visibility on August 12 and August 13. Dark skies from a new moon will support some of 2026’s strongest meteor viewing conditions.
Dubai exchange Shelbit implicated in $4B Iranian sanctions evasion route
An unlicensed Dubai crypto exchange, Shelbit, moved at least $4 billion since May 2024 for Iranian gambling operators and sanctioned state entities, a series of investigations corroborated by Reuters …