President Donald Trump said Friday in Abu Dhabi that the United States and the United Arab Emirates are moving forward on a deal to let Abu Dhabi buy advanced AI chips made by American companies.
Democrats push to block UAE arms deals as trump unveils $200 billion in new agreements
Congressional Democrats have moved to block multiple U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising concerns about the Gulf nation’s alleged role in Sudan’s civil war and its growing ties …
Sharjah: Fire in 5 warehouses brought under control
A major fire that broke out in five warehouses in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 on Friday, was brought under control, the emirate’s Civil Defence said. According to authorities, the operations room …
Trump caps Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi with dizzying investment pledges
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Dubai: Want to invest in crypto? Read this book now
Just read The Bitcoin Standard.” That was the advice I got two years ago when I told someone I was having trouble grasping exactly why anyone would invest in Bitcoin. I knew I was being called …
Sharjah Museums Authority celebrates International Museum Day
As part of its celebration of International Museum Day, Sharjah Museums Authority will illuminate a selection of its landmark buildings for three consecutive nights, from May 18 to 20, 2025.
8th Sharjah International Chess Masters features 350 players
The event features 350 players from 60 countries, showcasing strong international representation and competitive diversity. A panel of 15 international arbiters will oversee the competition. FIDE …
Friday May 16th: 4pm Traffic from Dubai to Sharjah
Dubai Traffic UpdateTravel time per 10 km: 15 minutes 50 secondsCongestion level: 40 percentSpeed: 37.9 km/h Traffic jams: 68Roads With Major Traffic Delays in Dubai Umm Suqeim Street Hessa Street Al …
Exclusive-Syria Plans to Print Currency in UAE and Germany, Ending Russian Role
DAMASCUS (Reuters) – Syria plans to print a newly-designed currency in the UAE and Germany instead of Russia, three sources said, reflecting rapidly improving ties with Gulf Arab and Western states as a move to loosen U.S. sanctions offers Damascus new opportunities.
British dad sentenced to 40 years inside Dubai jail after ‘being caught with cocaine’
A British dad has been sentenced to 40 years inside a jail in Dubai after allegedly being caught in possession of cocaine …
Dubai Finance, DIFC sign strategic partnership to support Dubai Cashless Strategy
DIFC’s standing as the leading regional financial innovation ecosystem, which is home to the largest concentration of fintech companies and global financial institutions, positions it as a key partner …
Dubai and Abu Dhabi end week in positive territory as Trump wraps Gulf tour
President Donald Trump on his last stop of a Gulf tour on Friday said that the United Arab Emirates and the United States had agreed on a path for the Gulf country to buy advanced AI semiconductors …
Govt approves IIFT’s proposal to open first offshore campus in Dubai
The Dubai campus will serve the dynamic needs of the Indian diaspora and global learners and strengthen India’s educational footprint in the Gulf region’ …
Donald Trump Commits ‘Idiot’ Sports Blunder In Abu Dhabi, Fans Say
The president’s apparent soccer brain fart may not be what many thought, but it still helped critics’ goal of poking fun at him.
UAE’s EGA to Build US Aluminum Plant Touted by Trump Next Year
Emirates Global Aluminium plans to start building a $4 billion plant in Oklahoma next year as Donald Trump pushes for massive investments from oil-rich Gulf states to avoid his tariffs.
UAE’s du Pay taps Checkout.com to strengthen payments infrastructure
The partnership enables du Pay to make use of Checkout.com’s unified platform for seamless back-end processing, accelerating financial inclusion in the UAE …
Government approves IIFT’s proposal to open first offshore campus in Dubai
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will establish its first foreign campus in Dubai. The institute received approvals from various ministries and UGC. This initiative aligns with the National Education …