Abu Dhabi’s education regulator has expanded its crackdown on 12 private schools after finding internal grades were significantly higher than results from external assessments and international …
UAE firm begins work on 50MW solar project in Central African Republic
The project is expected to supply clean electricity to more than 300,000 households and to offset over 50,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year …
UAE an inspiring model in improving government performance: Arab Investors Union
Gamal Bayoumi, Secretary-General of the Arab Investors Union, affirmed that the remarkable progress achieved by the United Arab Emirates in the Government Support Index 2025 reflects the …
Reinier de Ridder agrees to Khamzat title fight at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi — ‘Send the contract’
Khamzat Chimaev took almost no damage in his dominant victory over Dricus du Plessis in the UFC 319 pay-per-view (PPV) main event last weekend in Chicago. That’s why “Borz” has agreed to make his …
UAE’s Fujairah marine fuel sales hit three-month high in July
Sales of marine bunker fuel at the UAE port of Fujairah rebounded in July after a slump in June to their highest in three months, Fujairah Oil Industry Zone data showed. July sales totalled 640,715 …
Thieves steal rare $25 million pink diamond, try to smuggle it out of Dubai
A rare pink diamond was stolen in Dubai. Thieves had been plotting the heist for a year and nearly smuggled it out of the country, police said.
Abu Dhabi court raises compensation for injured worker to Dhs1.5 million
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court amended a previous ruling, increasing the compensation awarded to an employee from Dhs1.1 million …
Sharjah Ruler approves SNQSE’s organisational structure
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree that approves the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Noble …
UAE conducts 74th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip
The UAE continues its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, the UAE carried out the 74th airdrop of aid under …
UAM take top honours at UAE Muay Thai Youth Open Championship
The UAE Muay Thai Youth Open Championship concluded with great success after three days of competition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring 422 fighters representing 49 clubs from within the UAE …
UAE, Saudi Arabia drive $59b merger surge in Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape showed remarkable momentum in the first half of 2025, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia continuing to lead the region’s deal …
UAE: Al Ain FC to pursue legal measures after UAEFA statement
The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) had said that it will initiate legal action against Al Ain Club over referee criticism …
UAE weather body predicts drop in temperature, sandstorms
The National Meteorological Centre (NCM) expects temperatures to drop from Thursday, with sandstorms forecast from Tuesday until Friday, as the country …
UAE police arrest three suspects in attempted $25M diamond heist
Three men were arrested after attempting to smuggle a 21.25-carat pink diamond from Dubai, now a major global diamond hub.
Dubai rises as hub of choice for MNCs, family offices
Dubai’s reputation as a premier global destination for multinational corporations, family-owned enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals has accelerated significantly in 2025, underlined by a surge …
MOHRE, e& money partner to facilitate wage payments for domestic workers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and e& money, the fintech arm of e&, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide wage protection services via the e& money platform.
UAE conducts 74th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip under ‘Birds of Goodness’
The UAE continues its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.Today, the UAE carried out the 74th airdrop of aid under operation “Birds of Goodness,” part of “Chivalrous …