Designed to empower women across the GCC with the knowledge, confidence, and practical exposure needed to engage with financial markets responsibly …
Sharjah Elderly Services Centre provides free medical transportation to 12,000 Seniors in first year
SHARJAH, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — In its first year, the Elderly Services Centre, which is part of the Sharjah Social Services Award, has successfully helped nearly 12,000 seniors and disabled …
Alec Holding seeks to raise up to $381 million from Dubai IPO
Construction and engineering company Alec Holdings is looking to raise as much as Dh1.4 billion ($381 million) from the sale of a 20 per cent stake through an initial public offering on the Dubai …
Gulf banks close branches as Iran drones unsettle Dubai finance hub
International and local banks across the Gulf region have closed branches and told staff to work from home after debris from an Iranian drone hit a building on the outskirts of the Dubai International …
Popular crypto trader quietly leaves Dubai as Iran war looms
Dubai has long positioned itself as a global hub for crypto founders, traders, and influencers. But as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies, authorities have …
Dubai: British tourist facing up to two years in prison over footage of missiles
The tourist, who was not named, is among 21 others who have been charged under UAE cybercrime laws, according to legal advocacy group Detained in Dubai.
Dubai Abu Dhabi War LIVE: UAE intercepts 10 missiles, 26 drones in a day; sirens sounded in Bahrain
Iran’s military actions widened across key energy and maritime locations in the Middle East on Thursday, with a drone attack at Oman’s Salalah port, a container ship reportedly struck off Jebel Ali in …
Dubai Abu Dhabi War LIVE: Saudi defence ministry says intercepted drones headed to Shaybah oil field
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news Live updates: Iran’s military actions widened across key energy and maritime locations in the Middle East on Thursday, with a drone attack at Oman’s Salalah port, a …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Iran War LIVE: UAE allows residents with expired visas to return until March 31; drone intercepted in Oman’s Khasab
Drone strikes Creek Harbour building, IRGC fires on 2 Hormuz ships, Iran threatens Gulf banks. IEA releases record 400M oil barrels.
Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict
For the city whose reputation is predicated on its safe haven status, Business Insider looks at what has happened in the days since the war began.
British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles
A British man has been charged under cyber-crime laws in Dubai after allegedly filming Iranian missiles over the city.
Iran steps up attacks on Dubai and shipping as war escalates
Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should remain shut and Tehran will look to open other fronts in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks.
NASA astronaut tweets images of Dubai from International Space Station
A NASA astronaut has tweeted images of Dubai to his Twitter account from the International Space Station, showing the emirate’s coastline, manmade palm-shaped structures and The World islands. The …
UAE’s Etisalat launches LTE network
ABU DHABI, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Emirates Telecommunications Corp (Etisalat) on Sunday launched a high-speed long-term evolution mobile broadband network in the United Arab Emirates. The former monopoly …
The tax risks for UK expats returning from Dubai
Wealthy Brits may have rushed to Dubai and other low tax jurisdictions to escape higher taxes in the UK but they could be hit with a tax bill if they return too soon …
Air Arabia resumes select UAE flights from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and RAK amid disruptions
Air Arabia launches limited flights from UAE airports between March 6 and 22 to more than 30 destinations as airline offers refunds …
Air Arabia expands its operations to 44 destinations from Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi until March 22
Air Arabia has confirmed the gradual resumption of a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, scheduled to align with all required operational …