UAE targets 50 per cent AI-driven government transformation in two years as Sheikh Maktoum directs FTA to adopt Agentic AI and boost tax systems …
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and private sector resilience
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and resilience, strengthening public-private ties amid global challenges …
International travel cheat code: First stop Dubai
Dubai looks effortless on camera — between the skyline, the luxury, the nonstop movement around places like the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall. But […] …
Dh264,000 prize: Dubai Police to host ‘Proud of UAE’ cycling race on May 3
The race will bring together professional cyclists, amateurs, residents, and citizens, creating a sporting atmosphere reflecting the UAE’s spirit of unity …
UAE quits OPEC after nearly six decades, shaking oil market
The United Arab Emirates has formally exited OPEC after nearly 60 years, seeking to bypass production quotas and expand output toward 5 million barrels per day by 2027. Analysts see the move as the …
8 important Dubai visa updates you need to know about in 2026
There have been several important Dubai visa changes and announcements rolled out in the past year which make it easier to get your hands on a visa …
Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances
Israel’s military support for the UAE during the Iran war has revealed growing divisions in the Gulf, as the Emiratis forge new and unexpected partnerships.
Etihad layoffs, $3.45 billion shock demand and more: Why UAE is tightening screws on Pakistan while embracing India
A string of moves, from Etihad layoffs to a $3.45 billion repayment demand and potential business exits, shows the UAE is taking a tougher, more transactional stance toward Pakistan.
UAE Warns Iran Cannot Be Trusted Over Strait Of Hormuz As Blockade Persists
UAE warns Iran cannot be trusted over Strait of Hormuz as blockade persists, oil prices surge and tensions stall negotiations …
Dubai restaurants cut menus as Strait closure drives costs up
Dubai’s $9.5 billion restaurant sector is under strain as the Iran conflict keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed, driving up freight costs and causing ingredient shortages. Chefs are cutting menus, …
Dubai’s new property rules to attract overseas buyers
Dubai is poised to see a significant uptick in foreign investment and first-time homebuyers following updates to its property visa requirements. Although a formal announcement from the Dubai Land …
VaultsPay and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to expand digital payments in the UAE
The two organizations formalized their agreement marking a milestone intended to enhance digital payment capabilities and support financial inclusion across the UAE …
UAE strikes back at Turkey in fight to become global investor haven
By bnm Gulf bureau The United Arab Emirates is hitting back at emerging competitors, such as Turkey, in the fight to become the prime destination for offshore international investors. The …
UAE walks out of OPEC; report signals looser supply discipline, softer long-term prices
UAE’s exit from OPEC may reshape oil supply and prices globally. ICICI sees near-term price strength and long-term moderation.
Modon Announces the Sell-Out of Tara Park on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, Generating Nearing AED 2 Billion in Sales
Modon announces the sell-out of Tara Park on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, generating nearing AED 2 billion in sales …
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse
By Humeyra Pamuk, Ahmed Elimam and Ahmed Tolba WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it …
Israel sent laser system to UAE to help intercept Iranian missiles and drones — report
Sources say Jerusalem also sent a surveillance system and other weapons to the Gulf state, marking a major development in security cooperation with the Abraham Accords ally …