Any pivot away from the dollar by a top oil producer would represent a major threat to the currency’s supremacy.
Sharjah schools resume in-person classes with enhanced safety measures
At the Sharjah Private Education Authority, we uphold the belief that the safety of your children forms the foundation of their education. Guided by …
UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked ‘terror’ cell
The United Arab Emirates has arrested members of an Iran-linked group that authorities accuse of plotting ‘systematic terrorist and sabotage acts’. The State Security Service said in a statement …
Nakheel awards $143m Dubai Islands contract, 49,000-home megaproject expands
Nakheel has awarded a major contract for infrastructure development at Dubai Islands to Al Nasr Contracting Company …
Sharjah Ruler witnesses wheat harvest, launches ‘QAND’ brand
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday morning attended the harvest ceremony of …
Abu Dhabi considers merging China investments into joint venture– report
Abu Dhabi is considering combining China-related holdings from L’imad Holding and Mubadala Investment into a jointly owned investment vehicle, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The plan is intended …
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital is reportedly eyeing a US$3 billion aerospace and defense fund
BlueFive Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm, is preparing to launch a fund focused on aerospace and defense investments with a target size of US$3 billion.According to a report by …
Leaders of Dubai-Based Unicorns Hail City as Global Innovation Hub Shaping Future Technology and Driving the Digital Economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leaders of Dubai-based unicorn companies have reaffirmed the emirate’s status as a global hub for digital innovation and technology-led …
UAE professor says it’s ‘time to think about closing the American bases’ after Trump’s Iran war: ‘They are a burden’
United Arab Emirates (UAE) University professor Abdulkhaleq Abdulla declared that it was “time to think about closing the American bases” in the country. The post UAE Professor Says It’s ‘Time to …
The real meaning of UAE reportedly requesting a dollar swap line
The U.nited Arab Emirates has formidable reserves and holdings of U.S. Treasurys that make a financial crisis after just seven weeks of war improbable. More likely, the Emiratis are sending diplomatic …
Dubai attractions closed: When will Ain Dubai, Wild Wadi and Dubai Parks and Resorts reopen?
A series of some of Dubai’s biggest attractions are temporarily closed due to the ongoing situation across the UAE.
UAE mulls shifting to Chinese Yuan from US Dollar for oil payments as Iran conflict deepens: Report
The United Arab Emirates has discussed a possible financial safety net with the United States amid rising concerns over the conflict with Iran. Officials raised the idea of a currency swap line to …
UAE turns to US for financial lifeline as Iran war shows no end: Report
UAE floated the idea of a currency swap line with officials from the Federal Reserve and the US treasury, including treasury secretary Scott Bessent.
UAE in talks with US about currency swap line if war drags on: report
Emirati officials fear long-term war could ‘inflict major damage on its economy’ and its reputation as global financial hub, reports Wall Street Journal | Anadolu …
Startale Expands to Abu Dhabi, Aligning With UAE’s State-Backed Crypto Push
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 20th, 2026, ChainwireStartale Group, the global blockchain infrastructure company, is expanding into …
Building on bedrock: Why UAE regulation is the digital asset industry’s strongest foundation
Clear rules, early frameworks, and active oversight are positioning the UAE as a global hub where digital asset businesses can build, scale, and integrate with confidence …
Dubai Slaps 5:1 Cap on Crypto Leverage as Four MEA Nations Push New Rules
Four countries across the Middle East and Africa rolled out major crypto regulatory moves in the first quarter of this year.