By the time we finished the final interview at our pop-up Monocle Radio booth at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit and recorded a special edition of The Urbanist (you can listen in here ), it was …
Dutch soccer star facing prison time for cocaine smuggling extradited from Dubai
Dutch soccer player Quincy Promes was being extradited Friday from Dubai to the Netherlands, where he faces a prison sentence for involvement in cocaine smuggling, the prosecutor’s office told The …
Abu Dhabi Police alert public on online scams through fake ads
Abu Dhabi Police have alerted the public about cyber fraud attempts which lure victims through suspicious links or fake advertisements on search engines.
What is Hamdan talent scale: How UAE finds the next generation of geniuses to build its future
As the UAE shifts toward a knowledge-based economy, the Hamdan Talent Scale is emerging as a national tool for identifying gifted students. Backed by science and inclusive in scope, the initiative …
UAE rule, wary I-T to deter dodgy crypto deals
Indian tax officials suspect cryptocurrency was used to purchase properties in Dubai, bypassing Indian banking channels. New UAE regulations will prohibit merchants from accepting crypto payments …
Dubai and New York Lead a Strong First Quarter for Ultra-Luxury Property Deals
Twelve major markets logged a total of 527 super-prime property sales—priced at $10 million and higher, measured in U.S. dollars—during the first quarter, a 6% rise from the same period last year.
Sharjah showcases its rich cultural vision at Rio International Book Fair 2025
Under the directives of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the Emirate of Sharjah is showcasing its rich cultural vision at the Rio International …
Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace participates in Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference
Shaikh Al Mahfoudh bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, delivered a keynote address at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference, held at the Italian Parliament in Rome. He …
Abu Dhabi launches unique personalised weight management programme
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind in the …
UAE, Bahrain and Oman evacuate citizens from Iran, more than 20 countries including India, China and US step up repatriation
The UAE, Bahrain, Oman and countries from across the world have stepped up efforts to evacuate citizens from Iran amid rising tensions in the region. The UAE evacuated a number of its nationals and …
‘Now I know how to plan’: Sharjah women learn budgeting, saving through new initiative
NAMA Women Advancement has launched a financial literacy programme across Sharjah to help women build essential money management skills and take greater control of their financial futures.Nearly 200 …
‘Sharing Emirati identity’: Sharjah showcases UAE literature at Rio International Book Fair
Through its pavilion, SBA is presenting works from the UAE and the Arab world, highlighting developments in literature, publishing, and cultural programming.
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi completes aerial survey covering 8,000+ km2 of marine habitat
Abu Dhabi (EAD) has wrapped up its latest aerial survey, covering more than 8000 square kilometres of marine habitat. These efforts reflect the agency’s dedication to safeguarding marine species and …
Israel-Iran conflict: UAE evacuates citizens and nationals from Iran amid rising tensions
Amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the UAE evacuated its citizens and residents from Iran in a mission coordinated with embassies in Iran and Turkmenistan. Evacuees were briefly housed …
World’s first AI minister to govern in Dubai and oversee ALL state companies in dystopian vision of the future
This system is expected to help oversee all of the oil-rich nation’s state companies. Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made the stunning announcement on Friday. He began a lengthy X post with …
Sharjah charity delivers 116,000 aid parcels to Gaza
Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Charity International (SCI), affirmed that contributing to the …
UAE: How lawyer flew for 7 hours inside a tunnel, led way for women in indoor skydiving
From studying law in Morocco to flying non-stop for over seven hours inside the world’s largest wind tunnel, Hinda Salih’s story is one of transformation, endurance, and breaking boundaries. Now the …