The United Arab Emirates has introduced a 30-day grace period to allow individuals stranded in the country due to the recent conflict with Iran to regularize their visa status or depart without facing …
UAE focusing on building AI system to predict, prevent humanitarian crises
UAE’s vision is to prevent displacement, hunger, disease, and loss of life before they occur, experts say, instead of reacting afterwards …
UAE social media ban: Doctors see children skipping sleep, meals to keep scrolling
As the UAE moves to restrict social media access for children under 15, mental health professionals said that they are seeing young people whose online habits are affecting their sleep, studies, …
UAE works to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz with new pipelines
Gulf Oil Senior Energy Advisor Tom Kloza and U.S. Oil and Gas Association President Tim Stewart analyze Gulf countries’ efforts to build new pipelines, including the UAE’s, to reduce reliance on the …
Abu Dhabi Tells Buyers to Load Oil Shipments Inside Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has told its customers to resume loading its crude oil from ports within the Persian Gulf, the company said in a notice sent to customers seen by Bloomberg and corroborated …
Abu Dhabi Tells Buyers to Load Oil Shipments From Inside Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has told its customers to resume loading its crude oil from ports within the Persian Gulf, the company said in a notice sent to customers seen by Bloomberg and corroborated …
Dubai holidays back ON as UK lifts travel ban after holiday hotspot was hit by missiles in Iran war
DUBAI holidays can now go ahead as the UK Foreign Office has lifted the travel ban. All non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was banned back in March. This was due to the Iran …
UAE announces 30-day overstay fine grace period for travellers affected by Iran war
Authorities said people will be given sufficient time to adjust their visa status or exit the country without facing penalties …
UAE imposes limits on teen social media access
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for all children under 15. Platforms have one year to review and remove under-age accounts or face stiff penalties.
UAE announces 30-day visa grace period for those affected by regional flight disruptions
This initiative gives eligible individuals a final opportunity to either regularise their legal status and continue living and working in the UAE …
UAE’s post‑OPEC expansion push to lift oil output above 5 million bpd next year, IEA says
The United Arab Emirates’ oil output could exceed 5 million bpd next year as it moves to expand production after its exit from OPEC, making it a major driver of non‑OPEC+ supply growth, the …
UAE Pavilion highlights defence innovations as Eurosatory 2026 nears final day
With just one day remaining at Eurosatory 2026, the UAE Pavilion has established itself as a premier destination for defence industry leaders and military delegations, attracting high-level visits …
UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims
UAE continues urgent humanitarian aid for Philippine earthquake victims, distributing food parcels and drinking water in Sarangani as part of a wider relief plan …
UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks
DUBAI, June 18 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to …
Major Dubai travel update as Foreign Office warning changed after hotspot hit by Iran
A travel warning against Qatar was lifted too.
Simon Calder: Holidays to Dubai are back as Foreign Office removes Gulf travel warnings
Hours after the US and Iran signed a deal to end the conflict, the advice against all but essential travel has been replaced with a warning …
UAE sets strict social media age limit for childrenPublished on: June 18, 2026 4:05 PM
Pakistan, June 18 — The United Arab Emirates has introduced a landmark policy that sets 15 as the minimum age for using social media platforms, becoming the first Arab nation to enforce such a …