UAE

UAE's new high-speed rail will connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 30 minutes, running on a separate 350km/h electrified Etihad Rail line.

Dubai's DESC will launch SARAAB, the region's first AI model to detect deepfake videos, with a 91 per cent accuracy rate by end of 2026.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will host its first F1 Sprint race in 2027 at Yas Marina, adding more overtakes to the season finale.

Dubai has been named the world's top fintech hub in the latest Global Financial Centres Index, driven by DIFC's AI and innovation push.

Meta One is now live in the UAE, offering AI tools and premium features across WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook from Dh5.99 a month.

UAE's annual midday work break policy ends September 15 after three months of heat stress protection for outdoor workers.

GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi calls for a unified Gulf media strategy to counter misinformation and speed up accurate reporting.

UAE Central Bank rolls out new operational risk regulation with a 4-hour incident reporting deadline, cyber testing rules and tougher penalties.

Space42 and Viasat commit $1 billion to launch Equatys, a satellite platform connecting phones directly to orbit from 2029.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai rank among Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index list of cities to watch, as Gulf cities show strong economic resilience.

Saudi and UAE foreign ministers discussed regional tensions and coordination amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Dubai visitor numbers hit their highest level since February, with 869,000 August arrivals, as hotel occupancy and airline capacity recover

Global Village will reopen for season 31 in Dubai, running until May 2027 with a fresh lineup of attractions.

Dubai Safari Park will reopen on October 12 for its eighth season, unveiling a new brand platform and premium visitor experiences for travelers

S&P Global has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah's sovereign credit rating at A/A-1 with a stable outlook, citing strong fiscal management and asset reserves

Iran's president says Tehran and the UAE want to turn the page on tensions, after Iranian strikes and a UAE trade suspension this year.

Iran and UAE backed a joint BRICS statement urging restraint in the Middle East war, as their leaders met on the summit's sidelines

Iran's Pezeshkian met UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled at the BRICS summit in New Delhi as Abu Dhabi expands trade with member states

The UAE is revising its 5-gigawatt AI data center plan after Iranian attacks during the Iran war, sources say. Here's what's changing.

New UAE higher education rules set unified licensing, tighter program controls, financial safeguards and a graduated penalty system.