UAE air defenses intercept fresh missile and drone attacks amid rising tensions with Iran. Read the latest updates on the 2026 ceasefire and global oil impact.
Archer, UAE Regulator Agree on Streamlined Air Taxi Certification Process
Archer said the country’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) established a restricted type certificate (RTC) program for its flagship Midnight, streamlining the company’s path to operations. It …
Exclusive-Hungry to Sell, UAE Slips Hidden Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz
Tehran responded to the U.S.-Israeli attacks that began on February 28 by effectively shutting the Strait of Hormuz to exports other than its own, bottling up a fifth of global oil and gas supply.
UAE air defence systems engaging with missiles and drone attacks from Iran
The UAE ‘s air defence systems are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday May8, 2026. Th …
U.S. sinks 7 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed Iranian boats “that attempted to interfere” with Project Freedom.
Korean ship damaged by fire in Strait of Hormuz arrives at Dubai port
A Korean vessel recently damaged by fire in the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Dubai port on Friday to undergo an investigation, shipping industry sources said. The HMM Namu, a Panama-flagged cargo …
Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes first direct cargo link to northern Thailand with K-Mile Air as freighter network hits 36 destinations
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Thailand-based all-cargo carrier K-Mile Air to Zayed International Airport (AUH) following the commencement of freighter operations …
Sharjah announces permanent closure of Kalba Medical Fitness Centre
Sharjah Municipality, on May 7, announced that a medical fitness centre was closing permanently. The authority also informed residents of an alternative centre they could head to for their fitness …
Abu Dhabi food sector hits $3.6bn as ADAFSA unveils ‘Farm to Factory’ strategy at Make it in the Emirates 2026
Abu Dhabi food production reached $3.6bn as ADAFSA launched its ‘Farm to Factory’ strategy at Make it in the Emirates 2026 …
Dubai’s Emirates posts record profit despite war disrupting air traffic
The airline has gradually restored operations since the Middle East conflict closed airspace and sent jet fuel prices soaring.
Dubai Launches Tunnel Boring on $5.6B Blue Line Metro Expansion
Dubai has launched tunnel boring operations on the $5.6-billion Blue Line metro expansion, beginning excavation on a 15.5-km underground corridor that will extend the emirate’s automated rail network …
Abu Dhabi Opens Its ‘Living Lab’ to the World to Accelerate the Future of Health
Speaking at Milken Institute Global Conference, one of the most influential cross-sector forums convening leaders in policy, investment and innovation, H.E. Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of …
UAE sneaked 4 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz — right under Iran’s nose
The United Arab Emirates has been able to sneak some of its oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz directly under Iran’s nose, according to experts and shipping data. The UAE’s Abu Dhabi National …
Abu Dhabi chemicals platform plans $10B investment
The announcement is one of the first big moves made since the government launched a campaign to expand domestic production of critical goods.
Sharjah ruler inaugurates Khorfakkan resort at cost of AED700 mn
SHARJAH, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday, inaugurated Khorfakkan Resort, in the presence of H.H.
Sharjah Ruler issues law regulating University of the Art
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a law regulating the University of the Art Sharjah (UAS).The decree stipulates that the …
UAE’s viral humanoid robot Bu Sunaidah returns in Abu Dhabi
An Emirati-branded humanoid robot named Bu Sunaidah turned heads at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi, where it was seen walking through pavilions dressed in a traditional kandura …