Dubai International Airport is installing advanced security scanners that will allow passengers to keep laptops, liquids and other items inside their hand luggage during screening. Dubai Airports CEO …
10,000 school buses ready to transport 279,000 students in Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has introduced a ban on heavy vehicles and workers’ buses entering Abu Dhabi Island during peak …
UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence for satellite broadband services
Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications has received a 10-year licence from the UAE’s TDRA to provide satellite internet. This move aims to diversify connectivity, enhance network resilience, …
UAE “Spy Sheikh” Behind Trump Crypto Bank: 49% Ownership, $500M and Questions MAGA Can’t Avoid
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan and co-investors are behind an entity that owns 49% of the holding company created for the planned Trump crypto World Liberty Financial’s US banking venture, …
Abu Dhabi DoE drives water security solutions at World Water Week 2026
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) took part in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a trusted global partner and …
Abu Dhabi announces free Hafilat card for high-scoring public school students
Abu Dhabi has announced that the Hafilat card, used to pay public transport fares in the emirate, will be free of charge for one year for high-achieving public school students. This applies to high …
Dubai-based American lawyer charged 2 EVs, ran AC nonstop, and still paid less than most Americans
Charging at-home in Dubai saved her over $400 on gas costs.
Dubai to open two new lanes on Emirates Road on Sunday to cut Sharjah travel times
Upgrade will increase traffic capacity by 4,000 vehicles an hour …
US campaign to isolate Iran closes in on Dubai
Gulf city has for decades served as an offshore hub for Iranian financial services, trade and access to global markets that the regime needs …
Abu Dhabi thunderstorm August 2026 closes parks and cuts road speeds
A thunderstorm struck Abu Dhabi on 21 August 2026, bringing heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds to the capital and prompting Abu Dhabi City Municipality to close all parks, recreational facilities …
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy advances global efforts to strengthen water resilience during World Water Week 2026
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy strengthens global water resilience at World Water Week 2026, showcasing integrated water-energy governance, innovation, and partnerships ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conf …
Ron Perlman, Shohreh Aghdashloo & Cuba Gooding Jr. Set For Golden Dunes Jury Duty In Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s reputation as a travel and entertainment destination has taken a battering in recent months as the emirate got caught in the crosshairs of the U.S.-Iran war but this has not put a …
UAE spy sheikh holds biggest stake in Trump family crypto bank
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan and co-investors own 49% of the holding company for World Liberty Financial’s planned trust bank …
Abu Dhabi Ice Cream Entrepreneur Uses Her National Crop to Make Healthier Soft Serve
For this native of Abu Dhabi, the date is an icon of her nation’s economy, history, agriculture, and culture of hospitality.
Uttarakhand man works as crane operator in Dubai, earns over Rs 1 lakh monthly
Balwinder Singh, who has been operating cranes since 2005, shared details about his work in Dubai. He revealed that the average monthly salary is around 4,000-4,500 AED and urged people to consider …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi news highlights: UAE rejects Iran’s claim on Kharg Island attack, Fujairah partially shuts operations
Updates to this live blog has now ended. Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The Abu Dhabi authorities on Sunday said they have contained a fire that broke out at an oil facility in Ruwais due to a drone …
Dubai’s ‘Big Ben’ gets a new look as Clock Tower crown is removed
Dubai’s ‘Big Ben’ on Sheikh Zayed Road, also known to many residents as the ‘Clock Tower’ will soon become a distant memory. AHS Properties has revealed that a new architectural design will replace …