The United Arab Emirates has warned it could sell oil in Chinese yuan if denied a U.S. dollar swap line, escalating talks with Washington amid fallout from the Iran war. While the UAE’s finances …
Hind bint Maktoum directs launch of initiatives aimed at bolstering social stability and family empowerment in Dubai
Dubai: Coinciding with the Year of Family 2026, Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al M …
UAE Rulers attend wedding of Sheikh Ghanem Al Thani in Sharjah
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, …
Abu Dhabi Police, Customs warn of fake accounts promoting fraudulent services
Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Customs have warned of a rise in fake social media accounts, digital platform activity and fabricated text messages aimed at deceiving the public and stealing personal …
Abu Dhabi Police warn of fake visa, domestic worker recruitment offers on social media
These fake social media accounts are also luring victims into illegal investment schemes and promoting non-existent real estate projects …
UAE’s Gargash says didn’t expect Iran to attack, reveals long-term impact of regional war
He also said that Iran is a ‘long-term threat’ to the region, adding that it had been observed that Iran’s initial strategy was to ‘enlarge the war’ …
Dubai comeback call! Tensions rise as law firms want staff back in UAE amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Law firms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are asking employees to return to offices. Some lawyers who left the UAE during the Iran conflict are hesitant to come back. Firms are offering financial support for …
Dubai advances metro expansion as global runway projects surge
Dubai has approved a new Metro Gold Line and advanced plans for an Airport Express Line linking its two airports, part of a broader transport expansion aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
UK-UAE condemn Iran’s attack on UAE, GCC states in joint statement
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, received the Secretary of State for Foreign, …
Abu Dhabi researchers develop smart molecules to help detect, treat brain tumours
A team at New York University Abu Dhabi has developed smart molecules that made brain tumours visible on MRI scans while also helping destroy cancer cells in laboratory tests and animal studies. The …
UAE’s dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be
The Emirates don’t need the money but they are laying down a marker: if we take fire because of Washington, we want something in return …
Migrant workers in Dubai bear economic brunt of Iran war
Low-paid migrant workers in Dubai are being squeezed further by economic fallout from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
Zero income tax nations: Dubai, Monaco, Bahamas and more on the list
Countries like Dubai and Qatar do not impose personal income taxes, instead generating revenue through VAT and other fees. This model allows them to maintain tax-friendly environments while still …
Etihad adds six African routes to boost Abu Dhabi links
Etihad Airways is adding six African destinations — in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe — to its network from Abu Dhabi. The move expands the UAE capital’s …
Etihad Cranks Up CLT–Abu Dhabi Route To Daily Marathon Flights
Etihad Airways is wasting no time beefing up its new nonstop between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Abu Dhabi, bumping the route from four flights a week to daily service for the peak …
Pakistan repays $3.45B UAE debt with Saudi funds
Pakistan has repaid its full $3.45 billion debt to the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi unexpectedly demanded the funds back, ending a long-standing rollover arrangement. The repayment, finalised …
UAE currency swap line not a bailout, was discussed pre-war: Amos Hochstein
“The UAE has had conversations with the United States over the years about a currency swap line. It is not an indication of economic constraint,” Amos Hochstein, TWG Global managing partner and former …