The reduced Dubai summer working hours initiative will end in September, after seeing government employees work a 4-day week during the summer.
Sharjah residents hope extended paid parking hours will end long hunts for spots
Residents said that parking spaces filled up within minutes of paid hours ending, forcing some to drive around the neighbourhoods for up to 30 minutes …
TotalEnergies Takes 10% Stake in Abu Dhabi’s Bab Gas Cap Project
TotalEnergies has entered Abu Dhabi’s Bab Gas Cap concession with a 10% stake, expanding its partnership with ADNOC in a project targeting 1.5 billion cubic feet per day of gas production.
Eligible Filipinos may enter UAE under visa arrival scheme starting June 25
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said Filipinos may now enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a visa-on-arrival scheme if they hold a valid visa, …
Katie Price’s Husband Lost 20lbs in Dubai’s Most Notorious Prison But May Have to Return Amid New Legal Battle
Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews says he lost 20lbs in Dubai prison, but newly reported court documents suggest he may be headed straight back into legal trouble.
The UAE food sector is changing. Can supply chains keep up?
Delivery orders at UAE restaurants in our network rose 18.3% year-over-year in Q1 2026, even as the number of restaurants offering delivery dropped from 342 to 332. Dine-in locations also fell, from …
GEMS Education: Families still choosing Dubai despite regional uncertainty
GEMS Education says Dubai demand remains strong despite regional tensions, with 20,000 new school places planned across the UAE …
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launch Strategic Collaboration to Advance Gene Editing Capabilities for Rare Diseases
Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the BIO …
Rubio Seeks to Reassure Gulf Arab Partners on Iran Deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was traveling among the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain, which were attacked by Iran during the war.
Abu Dhabi Announces Partnership with MSD to Advance Operational Excellence and Expand Access across the Region
As healthcare systems worldwide seek more resilient and efficient pathways to deliver innovative medicines, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced a collaboration with global …
TotalEnergies enters Abu Dhabi’s Bab Gas Cap concession with 10% stake
TotalEnergies said it entered into the Bab Gas Cap concession in Abu Dhabi with a 10% interest, alongside partners including operator ADNOC with a 60% stake and BP, which also holds 10%.
Rubio reassures UAE over Iran accordPublished on: June 24, 2026 11:29 PM
Pakistan, June 24 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to the United Arab Emirates’ security during talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday …
Rocked by the Iran war, the UAE sours on Trump: ‘We got played’
Across the Persian Gulf region, the president was viewed as a pro-business ally, but his decision to wage war on Iran and his erratic conduct have tarnished his image.
Abu Dhabi awards world’s largest gas cap project to ADNOC-led consortium
Abu Dhabi awards the Bab Gas Cap concession to an ADNOC-led consortium. The project will produce 1.5bn cubic feet of gas per day The Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) has …
Sharjah extends paid parking hours to midnight from July 1
The new rule unifies the timings for all paid parking areas, specifically extending the hours for zones marked with yellow signs to match those with blue signs …
Sharjah population jumps 51% in 10 years to reach 2.13 million, census shows
Sharjah’s population has risen to 2.13 million, recording a 51 per cent increase over the past decade, according to the results of the Sharjah Census 2025 announced on Wednesday.
Duo accused of promoting unlicensed sale of Mounjaro injections in Sharjah
Sharjah Misdemeanor Court heard a case in which two people were accused of endangering people’s lives and health by selling Mounjaro injections intended …