From new airline routes to the UAE Grand Tour, the country is spending its way into a stronger winter season …
Dubai spent billions building 300 artificial islands shaped like the world – nearly 20 years later they’re finally coming alive
Dubai’s World Islands consist of roughly 300 artificial islands designed to resemble a map of the globe. The project has taken close to two decades to develop and has faced questions about …
Sharjah announces major new property law with stricter rules and safeguards
Sharjah has advanced a draft law regulating how lost and abandoned property is received, protected, returned or disposed of across the emirate.
Abu Dhabi reveals real reason behind the free Indian visa scheme
The primary factor behind the launch of a free visa for Indian tourists was soaring airfares. The decision by tourism officials in Abu Dhabi to launch a free visa for Indian tourists was driven by the …
Why UAE Cancelled Visas of 4,800 Bangladeshis
The UAE has cancelled the visas of up to 4,800 Bangladeshis, leaving many unable to return to jobs and businesses after visiting Bangladesh, according to Bangladeshi officials. The cancellations, …
UAE adds Kenya and South Africa to visa-on-arrival list, key conditions revealed
UAE expands visa-on-arrival access to Kenya, South Africa and four Asian nations. See who qualifies for 14- or 60-day visas with permits from approved countries.
Amazon cloud infrastructure in Bahrain, UAE damaged beyond repair after Iran strikes
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed that it cannot restore access to select cloud facilities and data centres in the UAE and Bahrain following strikes by Iran earlier this year.
UAE cancels visas of thousands of Bangladeshis amid heightened scrutiny
The UAE has cancelled the visas of thousands of Bangladeshis, leaving many expatriates stranded in Bangladesh and unable to return to their jobs, businesses and families in the Gulf country.
UAE Lists 6 Key Benefits Foreigners Can Access With Golden Residency
The UAE has announced 6 benefits available to foreigners who hold Golden Residency, including family sponsorship, long-term residence and freedom to work and study.
Sharjah Art Foundation Is Building a Home for Photography
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new Photography Gallery and Vantage Point 13 signal a deeper investment in photography, commissioning and lens-based practice.
UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities
UAE strongly condemns attacks by Houthi Group on Saudi civilian facilities …
5,000 Bangladeshis stuck after UAE cancels visas abruptly. Here’s why
A routine trip home has turned into a nightmare for thousands of Bangladeshis after the UAE cancelled their visas abruptly, leaving them unable to return to jobs, businesses and families.
UAE AI minister: data centres are now “more important than bridges”
Salesforce lost both of its UAE data centres on the war’s first day. The UAE’s AI minister says it will stop advertising where they are.
Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail’s new UAE travel plan: What it means for passengers
Under the MoU, the organisations will explore a range of initiatives aimed at simplifying travel and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway to the wider UAE …
UAE: Azizi set to deliver 10 more projects by year-end
UAE-based Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, continues to accelerate its delivery momentum across its wider portfolio. The developer has handed over seven projects during 2026 …
Amazon Web Services struggles to restore cloud access in Bahrain and UAE after military strikes
AWS has been unable to restore its Bahrain and UAE cloud regions six months after Iranian drone strikes destroyed infrastructure across multiple …
UAE flu campaign now covers more respiratory diseases: What changed this year?
The UAE’s annual influenza campaign has been expanded this year to cover a wider range of seasonal respiratory diseases, moving beyond a flu-only focus. The 2026–27 Awareness Campaign on Influenza and …