UAE
UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz strait
UAE's ADNOC says one of its vessels was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest incident as Iran keeps up strikes on shipping
Aug 15, 2026
Aug 15, 2026
UAE's ADNOC says one of its vessels was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest incident as Iran keeps up strikes on shipping
UAE blames Iran for attacks on two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting no injuries as tensions in the waterway escalate
The UAE extradited alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face trial, ending years of legal battles over his extradition.
UAE's TDRA urges residents to verify messages before sharing, warning that forwarding fake content can carry legal liability
ADNOC Distribution's net profit rose 59% to $568 million in H1 2026 as fuel volumes hit a record high and the board approved a $175 million dividend
One-bedroom holiday homes delivered a 7.2% average gross yield in Q2, versus 5.2% for traditional rentals, as longer stays helped cushion weaker demand
Dubai's GDRFA says its Centre for Harboring combines immigration enforcement with healthcare, meals and travel support for residency violators.
UAE's floating hospital in Al Arish has fitted prosthetic limbs for 51 Palestinian amputees under its "Step of Hope" program
Dubai real estate prices are easing amid Mideast war fallout, letting residents like Steve upgrade homes for 15% less rent
Canada and the UAE have concluded CEPA free trade negotiations in record time, aiming to cut tariffs and expand economic ties
Pakistan, the UAE and six other Muslim nations condemned Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling for an immediate end to settler incursions
DP World signs a 50-year concession with Fujairah Ports Authority to build two new terminals, expanding the UAE's maritime and logistics capacity
Saudi and UAE media chiefs posted matching messages on X affirming shared history, capping months of tension over Yemen, oil and regional policy
UAE and Egypt's foreign ministers met in Abu Dhabi to discuss Middle East developments, Hormuz navigation and bilateral ties, WAM reported
UAE's Family Content Creators program trains influencers in storytelling and content skills to promote family values online
ADNOC has approved a $6.2 billion Abu Dhabi gas project, the Umm Shaif Gas Cap, developed with TotalEnergies, Eni and CNPC, to boost UAE gas output
The UAE has launched Jaywan, its first national payment card scheme, with banks and financial institutions nationwide beginning phased issuance to customers
UAE sends 70 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela after twin earthquakes, delivering medical supplies, tents and shelter materials.
Sharjah marks one year since Faya's UNESCO listing with a new heritage office and AED2 million research grant program
Fujairah will host the WFCC Grand Prix final in November 2026, capping a two-year global chess composition solving series.
