Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

The Dubai Desk reports on major developments across the UAE, covering news, culture, business, and social trends shaping the region.

Abu Dhabi infrastructure summit unites developers behind $57 billion pipeline
UAE

Abu Dhabi infrastructure summit unites developers behind $57 billion pipeline

Abu Dhabi's ADIS 2026 opens May 12 as developers including Aldar, Modon and Bloom unite behind a $57 billion infrastructure pipeline at ADNEC

Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat
UAE

Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat

GCC economies grew 5.2% in real GDP in Q3 2025, with the non-oil sector accounting for 78% of nominal GDP, GCC-Stat data shows

Iran attack on UAE leaves three injured, defense ministry says
UAE

Iran attack on UAE leaves three injured, defense ministry says

UAE air defenses intercepted 2 ballistic missiles and 3 drones launched from Iran on Friday, injuring three people and raising the total injured to 230

UAE's EDGE and Turkey's Baykar sign contract to arm AKINCI drone with AL TARIQ munitions
UAE

UAE's EDGE and Turkey's Baykar sign contract to arm AKINCI drone with AL TARIQ munitions

UAE defense group EDGE and Turkey's Baykar signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 to integrate AL TARIQ munitions on the AKINCI combat drone

Emirates Group pays 20-week salary bonus as airline posts record profit
UAE

Emirates Group pays 20-week salary bonus as airline posts record profit

Emirates Group employees are set to receive a bonus worth 20 weeks of salary after the Dubai-based airline posted its best financial performance in its history

'Crown on my head': UAE President shares touching message after meeting Dubai Ruler
UAE

'Crown on my head': UAE President shares touching message after meeting Dubai Ruler

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed called Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid his "crown upon my head" after their meeting at Make it in the Emirates 2026

Back To Top