May 6 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that its ties and its international and defense partnerships were a “purely sovereign matter,” rejecting an earlier statement by Iran …
UAE economy to grow more than 3.1% in 2026, minister says
UAE economy projected to grow more than 3.1% in 2026 as non-oil sectors contribute 78% to GDP and company numbers exceed 1.4m …
Dubai’s Oraseya Capital ranked UAE’s most active investor for second year with 25 startup deals in 2025
Dubai-based Oraseya Capital completed 25 investments in 2025, ranking as the UAE’s most active investor for a second year …
Dubai food giant IFFCO Group moves toward liquidation amid $2 billion debt
Known for brands such as London Dairy, Tiffany and Noor, the conglomerate is facing a financial crisis after months of failed debt restructuring negotiations …
Sharjah Space and Astronomy hub successfully tracks Haumea
SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) has achieved a major scientific milestone by successfully tracking the occultation of the dwarf planet, Haumea. In a rare …
Gulf’s fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
By Sarah El Safty, Federico Maccioni and Amr Alfiky FUJAIRAH, May 6 (Reuters) – At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed …
Digital Riyal and the Start-Up Nation: MENA’s Fintech Revolution and Israel
Israel, with over five hundred fintech companies and the densest per-capita technology ecosystem on the planet, sits at the geographic centre of this transformation. Whether it participates in it, or …
UAE economy remains strong, robust, capable of facing geopolitical changes: Minister
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the UAE economy remains strong and resilient, continuing to achieve sustainable …
Abu Dhabi doctors uncover hidden cancer risk across entire family after one blood test
Specialists say one of the most powerful aspects of genetic screening is that it often identifies high-risk individuals long before any disease develops …
Disney Confirms Abu Dhabi Theme Park Plans Remain ‘Unchanged’
Disney has confirmed in a letter to shareholders that its plans to develop a theme park in Abu Dhabi are on track one year after the groundbreaking project was announced.
UAE vows self-defense following reported Iranian missile attacks
Security Council cannot remain a forum for repeating platitudes while violations continue in plain sight,’ says UN envoy; Iran denies strikes | Anadolu …
Leading hedge fund manager opens Abu Dhabi office
Fund managers are committing to the UAE’s financial centers despite the uncertainty caused by the Iran conflict.
TA’ZIZ, Alpha Dhabi sign strategic collaboration agreement for $10 bn chemicals investment in UAE
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding announced today at the Make it in the Emirates platform, a strategic collaboration agreement for ~$10 billion (AED36.7 billion) in capital investment in new industrial …
‘You’re always a bit unnerved’: Irish in UAE on latest missile attacks on Gulf state
Irish people in UAE reassured by state’s missile defences, with more than 2,800 projectiles launched in US-Iran conflict …
Netanyahu holds rare call with UAE president as defense ties deepen
The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare phone call this week, underscoring their countries’ deepening relations …
Iran Strikes UAE as Hormuz Crisis Spotlights Emerging US-Israel-UAE Security Alignment
Strikes on UAE territory and maritime assets have drawn new scrutiny to Emirati air defenses, Israeli support, and Washington’s pause of Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s latest missile …
FedEx wins war waiver for Dubai cargo route
The Iran war is impacting FedEx operations in Dubai, which wants U.S. permission to pause flights there from Hong Kong so it doesn’t lose the right to fly that route. The post FedEx wins war waiver …