UAE authorities activated air defence protocols on Friday as regional missile and drone threats continued to generate security alerts across Gulf airspace.
Iran missiles over UAE again as ceasefire crumbles and US struggles to end war
UAE air defenses intercept fresh missile and drone attacks amid rising tensions with Iran. Read the latest updates on the 2026 ceasefire and global oil impact.
Archer, UAE Regulator Agree on Streamlined Air Taxi Certification Process
Archer said the country’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) established a restricted type certificate (RTC) program for its flagship Midnight, streamlining the company’s path to operations. It …
Exclusive-Hungry to Sell, UAE Slips Hidden Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz
Tehran responded to the U.S.-Israeli attacks that began on February 28 by effectively shutting the Strait of Hormuz to exports other than its own, bottling up a fifth of global oil and gas supply.
UAE air defence systems engaging with missiles and drone attacks from Iran
The UAE ‘s air defence systems are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday May8, 2026. Th …
U.S. sinks 7 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed Iranian boats “that attempted to interfere” with Project Freedom.
Korean ship damaged by fire in Strait of Hormuz arrives at Dubai port
A Korean vessel recently damaged by fire in the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Dubai port on Friday to undergo an investigation, shipping industry sources said. The HMM Namu, a Panama-flagged cargo …
Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes first direct cargo link to northern Thailand with K-Mile Air as freighter network hits 36 destinations
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Thailand-based all-cargo carrier K-Mile Air to Zayed International Airport (AUH) following the commencement of freighter operations …
Dubai launches huge ‘Proud of UAE’ sale with discounts at 500+ brands
The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment has announced that a special Proud of UAE campaign will provide discounts and deals from top brands across the city from now until Thursday May 21.
Sharjah announces permanent closure of Kalba Medical Fitness Centre
Sharjah Municipality, on May 7, announced that a medical fitness centre was closing permanently. The authority also informed residents of an alternative centre they could head to for their fitness …
Abu Dhabi food sector hits $3.6bn as ADAFSA unveils ‘Farm to Factory’ strategy at Make it in the Emirates 2026
Abu Dhabi food production reached $3.6bn as ADAFSA launched its ‘Farm to Factory’ strategy at Make it in the Emirates 2026 …
Dubai’s Emirates posts record profit despite war disrupting air traffic
The airline has gradually restored operations since the Middle East conflict closed airspace and sent jet fuel prices soaring.
Dubai Launches Tunnel Boring on $5.6B Blue Line Metro Expansion
Dubai has launched tunnel boring operations on the $5.6-billion Blue Line metro expansion, beginning excavation on a 15.5-km underground corridor that will extend the emirate’s automated rail network …
Dubai Customs discusses proactive solutions with partners through interactive workshop
DUBAI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs organised an interactive workshop titled “Crisis Response and Innovative Solutions,” with the participation of a number of Omani companies.The workshop …
UAE pushes global defence-tech race with Lockheed chip pact
Partnership represents a major strategic gain for the UAE because it places the country inside a critical segment of the global semiconductor and defence technology value chain …
Abu Dhabi Opens Its ‘Living Lab’ to the World to Accelerate the Future of Health
Speaking at Milken Institute Global Conference, one of the most influential cross-sector forums convening leaders in policy, investment and innovation, H.E. Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of …
UAE sneaked 4 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz — right under Iran’s nose
The United Arab Emirates has been able to sneak some of its oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz directly under Iran’s nose, according to experts and shipping data. The UAE’s Abu Dhabi National …