UAE Ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi presents credentials to India’s President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, reaffirming UAE-India strategic ties and cooperation across key sectors …
UAE banks absorb Fed rate moves as Dubai mortgage market decouples from US policy
UAE banks are increasingly managing interest rate movements within their own margins rather than passing each change directly on to borrowers, according to industry analysts, even as the dirham’s peg …
Sharjah and Dubai reveal masterplan to slash travel time between emirates
The new tunnel will be able to cater for up to 4,000 vehicles an hour – and the project is expected to be completed in February 2027.
Sharjah Department of Culture’s annual programme of fests and forums revealed
The Sharjah Department of Culture has announced its annual programme of permanent festivals and forums, running from September 2026 through August 2027.
UAE denies Al Minhad Air Base was targeted after Iran says it attacked base
Aug 31 (Reuters) – The UAE denied reports that Al Minhad Air Base had been targeted by missiles, saying in a defence ministry statement that the reports were false. The ministry said the armed forces …
UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks
The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected ‘false’ reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.
Dubai-Sharjah traffic: New Al Taawun tunnel to cut waiting times by up to 85%
Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are set to see shorter waiting times and smoother traffic movement with the opening of the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel project, which is expected …
UAE schools ban mobile phones in classrooms: Confiscation rules, attendance limits and new schedules for 2026-27
UAE schools tighten discipline for 2026-27 with classroom mobile phone bans, month-long confiscations, stricter attendance limits and new full-time schedules across all grades …
Sharjah ruler orders free education for Sudanese students
SHARJAH, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) not …
Warner Bros. Reveals Contents Of Abu Dhabi’s ‘Harry Potter’ Lands
Warner Bros. has revealed the attractions that will await fans in its upcoming Harry Potter theme park lands in Abu Dhabi which were unveiled today.
Indian embassy warns Indians in UAE against sharing face scans, fingerprints
The Embassy advises sharing biometric details only at official UAE government centers and reporting suspicious agents.
Sharjah ruler orders Sudan private school to return fees after parent’s complaint
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) not to collect any fees from Sudanese students at …
Sharjah completes Mehathab School project in record sixty days
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the …
Robo.ai deepens UAE localisation as AI infrastructure moves closer to mission-critical deployment
UAE-based technology group positions local operating capability, AI infrastructure and delivery capacity at the centre of its regional operational strategy …
War knocked Dubai’s airport traffic down 31%. Its CEO says its global hub ambitions haven’t changed
Dubai’s global aviation hub credentials have been stress-tested by the Iran war this year. While geopolitical volatility prevails, the speed of its operational recovery suggests those risks may not be …
Sharjah: First phase of Al Taawun Tunnel project to be completed in November
Sharjah’s Al Taawun Tunnel first phase to finish in November, adding key road links to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road to ease traffic flow and boost mobility across main routes in th …
Abu Dhabi Chamber legislation committee sees 233% surge in legislative referrals
The Abu Dhabi Chamber’s Committee for the Review of Government Laws and Legislation recorded significant growth in its workload and legislative impact during the first half of 2026, strengthening its …