Three men were arrested after attempting to smuggle a 21.25-carat pink diamond from Dubai, now a major global diamond hub.
UAE conducts 74th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip under ‘Birds of Goodness’
The UAE continues its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.Today, the UAE carried out the 74th airdrop of aid under operation “Birds of Goodness,” part of “Chivalrous …
UAE: Agility Global’s net profits fall to $75mln in H1-25
The group reported basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) amounting to 0.44 cent in H1-25, compared to 0.59 cent in H1-24, according to the financial results …
UAE embassy in Yemen warns of impersonators using diplomatic identity in online fraud
The UAE embassy in Yemen has warned of impersonators using its identity to conduct fraud on online platforms, both inside and outside the country. The embassy urged the community to avoid engaging …
The UAE public holidays law explained: Why we’re getting more long weekends
Since the clock struck midnight on Wednesday January 1 in 2025, UAE public holidays are now transferable if they fall on a weekend. The law also means that holidays that previously fell in the middle …
Experience Abu Dhabi’s New Campaign Puts Kids in Charge of the Family Holiday
Experience Abu Dhabi is taking a fresh look at family travel marketing by giving children a voice in shaping messaging and experiences.
UAE money supply tops Dh1 trillion in May, spurred by rise in monetary deposits
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the increase in money supply aggregate M1 by 0.4 per cent, from Dh1.0119 trillion at the end of April 2025 to Dh1.0156 trillion at the end of May 2025.
UAE youth join summer camp on culture and technology as part of 2025 year of community
The ECAE Summer Camp 2025 blended Emirati heritage with modern technology, engaging youth aged 12–17 in traditional crafts, digital fabrication, and cultural storytelling. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the …
UAE leaps 27 spots to 16th in global Government Support Index 2025
UAE climbs 27 places to 16th in the 2025 Government Support Index, reflecting strong fiscal policies, transparency, and global competitiveness …
UAE ranks 16th globally in ‘Government Support Index’ in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025
The United Arab Emirates has achieved another landmark milestone in its record of global leadership, advancing to 16th place worldwide in the 2025 Government Support Index, one of the key indicators …
Thieves steal pink diamond worth $25 million in Dubai, then are caught hours later
Video footage showed the three men with their faces blurred after their arrest as well as CCTV footage of the gang.
Dubai’s Vara fines Morpheus Software Technology for anti-money laundering violations
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara) on Monday fined Morpheus Software Technology FZE (Morpheus Fuze) for violating anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and failing to meet governance …
Dubai’s Expanding Coastline: Shaping the Future of Waterfront Living
Dubai has always been defined by its sea. With its natural coastline offering limited space for large-scale urban growth, and with a growing population, the city faced a challenge to …
Sharjah invites youth worldwide to join global PR challenge before IGCF 2025
Sharjah has launched the inaugural Global PR Challenge as part of IGCF 2025, inviting student teams to develop innovative communication strategies on key societal themes. The challenge, alongside the …
New road toll rules: Abu Dhabi extends Darb toll hours by two hours starting September 1
Starting September 1, 2025, Abu Dhabi’s Darb toll gates will operate with extended hours, charging motorists Dh4 from 7am-9am and 3pm-7pm, Monday to Saturday. The daily and monthly toll caps are being …
Abu Dhabi carries out strategic projects to enhance traffic flow
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) represented by Abu Dhabi City Municipality, has completed a series of development and expansion …
Dubai police retrieve stolen diamond worth S$32 million
Three people from an unspecified Asian country were arrested by the Dubai police within eight hours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.