Abu Dhabi officials say its Habshan gas-processing facility is ablaze after earlier reporting incoming Iranian fire.
The Gulf’s Digital Transformation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) positions itself as a center for digital assets, a market that may be worth up to $500 billion over the next few years by some estimates. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are already …
Abu Dhabi emergency authority issues guidance on how to respond to falling debris
Authorities urged residents to remain calm and immediately move away from the area to a safe distance from the impact site …
Authorities in Sharjah respond to an attack on Thuraya Telecommunications Company’s administrative building in the Central Region
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau announced that authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah responded to an incident on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This involved …
Dubai’s DWTC draws nearly 3 million participants in 2025 as international attendance climbs
International visitors accounted for 43% of total participation, with around 951,000 attendees travelling to Dubai for meetings, exhibitions and conferences …
UAE eyes top five exporter rank by 2031 as Cepas fuel trade surge
A central pillar of this momentum is the UAE’s accelerating non-oil trade expansion, which crossed Dh4 trillion in 2025 — six years ahead of the country’s 2031 target …
Dubai activates Oman corridor to reroute global cargo
Dubai launches temporary green corridor via Oman to move cargo by land amid disruption to sea and air routes across GCC supply chains …
Iran Threatens to Destroy OpenAI’s $30 Billion Stargate AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi
Iran’s IRGC threatens to destroy OpenAI’s $30 billion Stargate AI data center in Abu Dhabi, releasing satellite imagery of the facility.
Sharjah confirms four injured in Khor Fakkan port fire incident
Authorities in Sharjah have confirmed that a fire broke out at Khor Fakkan Port on Sunday, resulting in four injuries after falling debris from a successful air defense interception struck the …
VIDEO: Fire breaks out at clothing warehouse in Sharjah Industrial Area 10
The Sharjah Government Media Office announced on Monday that Civil Defence units, in collaboration with specialised teams from the Sharjah Police, are …
Short-term exits from the UAE could trigger unexpected tax exposure for expats, SJP warns
As travel patterns shift, even short or unplanned time abroad can quietly impact tax residency and financial obligations for UAE-based expats …
Rent-free incentives, payment deferments announced for SMEs in Dubai South
Dubai’s government has recently approved Dh1 billion worth of initiatives and a set of strategies to defer a range of government fees, which will be implemented over the next three to six months …
Dubai South announces support package for its SME community at Business Park
The initiative aligns with the government’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding economic stability and enabling businesses across the emirate …
Dubai’s SMEs form backbone of economic resilience, says Dubai Chambers chief
Dubai: A tightly coordinated ‘unified team’ approach between the government and the business sector is ensuring Dubai’s economic resilience during a time of global uncertainties, according to Mohammad …
Dubai South offers support package for SMEs
Dubai South, the largest urban master development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has announced a flexible and support package for its SME community at the Business Park, aimed at …
UAE’s strategic investments bolster global supply chain resilience
The nation has continued to double down on strategic investments in logistics infrastructure, supportive legislation, and long‑term partnerships with leading private‑sector and international players …
UAE trade
UAE and Japan agree provisions of a CEPA trade deal, first between Japan and an Arab country, as non-oil trade reaches $20.3bn UAE and the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign a CEPA to cut tariffs, …