For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and beyond, seemingly in tandem.
Is Dubai Becoming The Ibiza Of The Middle East?
Unrelenting construction, progress and growth of the UAE megacity has led to a vibrant EDM club and music scene that didn’t exist just three years ago …
Hope, joy and new beginnings: Abu Dhabi hospitals welcome babies born in 2026
Burjeel Medical City and Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi welcomed the year 2026 with moments of joy, celebration and newborns coinciding with fireworks …
Abu Dhabi breaks world record with 62-minute firework, 6,500 drone show to welcome new year 2026: Jaw-dropping visuals go viral
While the rest of the world was content with countdowns and quick fireworks, the UAE clearly had other plans. New Year’s Eve 2026 arrived with a promise of a bigger, brighter, and longer showcase, and …
Abu Dhabi Police honour Asian man for his honesty
The Abu Dhabi Police honoured an Asian man in recognition of his honesty, integrity, and collaboration with the police.
Sharjah Police handle 6,620 emergency calls on New Year’s Eve
The Sharjah Police General Headquarters announced the success of its comprehensive security plan, which was implemented to welcome in the New Year of 2026.
Great wealth transfer sparks major shift in UAE’s family business ownership
A sweeping generational shift is transforming how family businesses across the UAE are owned, governed and prepared for the future, as the region undergoes what experts describe as a historic “great …
Sharjah Consultative Council holds 17 sessions, passes six laws, boosts oversight in 2025
During 2025, the Sharjah Consultative Council continued to perform its parliamentary, legislative, and oversight roles within the framework of the emirate’s institutional work system.The year 2025 …
Burj Khalifa lights up as Dubai rings in the new year
Dubai rang in 2026 with the city’s iconic Burj Khalifa at the center of a massive fireworks display. Trump administration terminates lease for Washington’s 3 public golf courses …
Analysis: Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE
The withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen following a Saudi airstrike may help defuse a confrontation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but the incident has exposed simmering distrust between two …
How Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s long alliance ruptured
Soon after the Trump-MBS meeting, the latest Yemen crisis erupted. In December, the UAE-backed STC faction — which is ostensibly part of the Yemeni government — seized control of the two provinces by …
Dubai property market hits $185.5bn in sales as population boom drives record growth in 2025
Dubai real estate market saw $185.5bn in sales in 2025 as population growth, end-user demand and supply reshaped market …
Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port
The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.
Dubai rings in 2026 with stunning fireworks display
Donald Trump mocked after seemingly confusing bald eagle with a falcon …
New Year’s Eve fireworks in Dubai, UAE
New Year’s revelers in Dubai were treated to a spectacular fireworks show at the stroke of midnight. That happened at 2 p.m. in Dallas.
Dubai showcases spectacular fireworks display as countries welcome 2026
From bell-ringing in Japan, to light shows in Thailand and drumming in China, join us to follow new year celebrations across the world.
Dubai’s Home Buyers Are Settling in Long Term as the City Wraps up a Record-Breaking Year
The Middle Eastern financial hub is transitioning from a global investment hot spot to a magnet for overseas migration …