Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

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

UAE waives AED 834 million in loan interest for low-income retirees
UAE

UAE waives AED 834 million in loan interest for low-income retirees

The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived AED 834 million in accrued loan interest for 2,339 low-income retirees, ahead of Eid Al Adha.

Dubai motorists to get 6-day free parking for Eid Al Adha 2026
UAE

Dubai motorists to get 6-day free parking for Eid Al Adha 2026

Dubai's RTA has announced free public parking across the emirate from May 25 to 29 for Eid Al Adha 2026, with metro and bus timings also updated

Dubai launches $408 million economic incentives package
UAE

Dubai launches $408 million economic incentives package

Dubai rolls out a second economic incentives package worth $408 million as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade and the fallout from the Middle East war weigh on Gulf businesses

UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
UAE

UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

UAE air defenses intercepted six hostile drones targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant and other sites, with all attacks traced back to Iraqi territory

Drone strike sparks fire near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, no radiation impact reported
UAE

Drone strike sparks fire near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, no radiation impact reported

A drone strike set an electrical generator ablaze outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. No injuries or radiation changes were reported

GCC achieves 100% vaccine coverage, outpacing global immunization rate
UAE

GCC achieves 100% vaccine coverage, outpacing global immunization rate

GCC countries hit 100% vaccine coverage in 2024, surpassing the global average of 84%, while contributing $842.7 million to global health funding in 2023