His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has approved an economic package that will benefit 1,074 Emirati citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Pakistan Shi’ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings
By Saad Sayeed and Mubasher Bukhari CHAKWAL, Pakistan, May 25 (Reuters) – In a cluster of villages in Pakistan’s largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi’ite Muslims have returned from the …
Doha and Dubai in Lockdown Mode After US Strike Escalation Sparks Regional Airspace Crisis Across Middle East
The Middle East’s busiest aviation corridors ground to a halt overnight as US strikes on Iran triggered sweeping airspace closures across the Gulf, forcing Dubai and Doha, two of the world’s most …
UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with US, UAE official says
UAE official: “Technical requirements, sovereign operational restrictions, and cost/benefit analysis led to the reassessment at that time, and those considerations underpin our ongoing position.” The …
Children using delivery apps in UAE? Parents told to set safety rules
A new advisory urges parents to set clear rules for children using delivery and online shopping apps. Learn how to protect your family from hidden dangers and unwanted orders …
UAE Eid staycation demand offers respite for hotels as Iran war hits tourism
Guests look closer to home for breaks amid rising flight prices and discount deals …
Dubai Police warns against fireworks use ahead of Eid Al Adha
The authority also highlighted the legal consequences associated with the trade and distribution of fireworks under UAE law …
Abu Dhabi Customs develops integrated sustainability framework to strengthen its corporate strategy
ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Customs has developed an innovative methodology to integrate the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its corporate strategy, …
Dh1.54-billion housing benefits package approved for Abu Dhabi citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha
Dh1.54-billion housing benefits package approved for Abu Dhabi citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha …
Fitch affirms UAE’s ‘AA-’ rating as strong buffers shield economy
Stable outlook reflects expectations that the UAE’s oil export revenues would remain resilient despite disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, supported by higher prices and export infrastructure …
UAE hotel revenues jump 9.7% to Dh49.21 billion in 2025
The UAE tourism sector’s achievements also included hotel nights reaching 100 million, according to official figures released by the Emirates Tourism Council …
Abu Dhabi awards $1.7bn contract to ALEC for Sphere entertainment venue
ALEC, a publicly listed UAE contractor, will be responsible for the full design, procurement and construction of the venue, which will feature advanced immersive technologies and integrated building s …
Strait of Hormuz turmoil ‘serious’ risk for Europe, top UAE adviser warns
UAE presidential adviser Dr Anwar Gargash said at a conference in Prague that the Strait of Hormuz is a European energy problem, not a distant regional one, as the region continues to face the worst …
Dubai updates parking codes with weeks left for variable rates
Last month, Parkin PJSC announced that the new variable pricing tariff will take effect from early April 2025 across Dubai …
Dubai’s Parkin announces 5% VAT on all parking services starting June 1
The move was in coordination with relevant government authorities and applicable UAE tax regulations, operators noted …
Abu Dhabi, Qatar Quietly Slip More Tankers Through Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has been quietly ferrying oil and gas shipments out of the Persian Gulf using its own fleet, apparently clearing both the Iranian navy and US warships to reach …
UAE: Egyptian killed, 4 injured after debris hits Abu Dhabi gas facility
Two Pakistani and two Egyptian nationals injured in Habshan gas plant fire Abu Dhabi: Authorities confirmed that two fires erupted at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant following the fall of debris …