On the ground, it’s clear that the city and emirate is working hard to position itself as a tech hub for the future.
Sharjah court convicts trio in illegal Mounjaro sales case
Three people have been convicted in Sharjah after authorities uncovered an unlicensed operation selling prescription-only Mounjaro injections through social media.The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court found …
Free beach workouts, family entertainment: 7 things to do in Sharjah this summer
More than 50 experiences will take place across the emirate as part of a summer programme aligned with the UAE’s Year of the Family 2026 …
UAE president’s Serbia visit highlights growing strategic partnership
UAE President’s Serbia Visit Highlights Growing Strategic Partnership …
Dubai Police returns 6,040 lost items to owners in five years, including jewellery worth millions
Dubai Police reunited owners with 6,040 lost items in five years, from million-dirham jewellery to sentimental keepsakes, using a unified platform, strict verification and a smart delivery service acr …
Dubai launches first fully electric community bus service
Residents, office workers, and visitors will soon have a new and easy way to move around Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) and Uptown Dubai. From August 1, a fully electric community bus service will start …
Emirates Adds Crypto Pay — Crypto In, Dirhams Out
Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE residents booking flights in AED, with payments approved through the Crypto.com app at checkout.
UAE announces fuel prices for August 2026
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved prices for different categories of fuel for the month of August 2026. The approved prices for August 2026 a …
UAE Central Bank grants first crypto payment licence to Crypto.com
The UAE has taken another major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub after Crypto.com became the first cryptocurrency platform to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the …
I moved to Dubai with my family – I pay no income tax but my expenses are £9,300 a month
Byron Cole, 42, moved to the UAE to provide a better life for his family. Although he doesn’t pay personal tax, he says his expenses are higher than in the UK …
Dubai’s new cat shelter sees one adoption every hour since launch
When Khaleej Times visited the shelter in Warsan, it was busy as prospective adopters poured in looking for a pet …
6 major Dubai changes coming into effect in August 2026
Major Dubai changes are announced all the time, often a long time in advance, and it can sometimes be a bit surprising when they finally come into force.
The UAE cautiously engages with Iran as strikes decline
Whether by carrot or stick — and there’s still no definitive reporting on which — the animosity between Iran and the UAE has been easing.
UAE qualify for 2027 women’s under-19 T20 World Cup by winning Asia qualifier
Samoa also make it to the tournament for the second successive time after qualifying in 2025 too …
Sharjah launches Dh3.6 million initiative to create 1,000 online stores for women entrepreneurs
The Sharjah Business Women Council has partnered with Packman Portal to provide 1,000 free e-commerce stores, training and technical support to women-owned businesses across the emirate …
UAE President visits Slovakia, discusses regional conflict, trade with PM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Slovakia on July 29 and held talks in Bratislava with the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico. The purpose of the working visit was to …
US-Iran-Israel war: NBA puts Abu Dhabi, Doha preseason games on hold as Middle East conflict disrupts expansion plans | Report
India, July 30 — The National Basketball Association(NBA) is cancelling this year’s preseason exhibitions scheduled to take place in the Middle East because of increasing friction and growing …