UAE

UAE deepens engagement in financial cooperation at BRICS and New Development Bank meetings in Mumbai, backing stronger global coordination.

UAE prosecutor warns that renting bank accounts, fake firms and bogus deals expose residents to serious money laundering charges under UAE law.

Sharjah real estate transactions reached AED4.6 billion in August 2026, with 9,139 deals recorded across the emirate. Full breakdown here.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed begins a state visit to Germany, with UAE Germany deals worth billions expected in energy, tech and AI.

UAE Emergency Number Day campaign urges residents to use 999 only for real emergencies and 901 for general police inquiries.

Wizz Air confirms its return to the UAE with weekly Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights, a year after exiting its Abu Dhabi operations.

GCC driving licence recognition, dedicated border lanes and linked security systems will soon ease travel for citizens across the six-nation bloc.

UAE steps up Nepal floods relief with drones, Dubai Police team and 186 tonnes of aid delivered to support search and rescue efforts.

UAE's Foreign Ministry responds after a report claimed it warned Netanyahu before October 7, saying it does not comment on media reports on leaders' talks.

UAE condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that wounded 73 people across four cities, calling the strikes a threat to regional security.

Sharjah Police recovered stolen amber prayer beads worth over $100,000 and arrested two suspects within 24 hours of the theft being reported.

UAE non-oil foreign trade crossed AED1.9 trillion in H1 2026, Minister Al Zeyoudi revealed at Dubai's AIM Investment Summit, alongside record FDI figures.

The GCC unified tourist visa will launch soon, says Gulf Cooperation Council chief Albudaiwi, easing travel across all six Gulf states.

Three new Harry Potter-themed lands are coming to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, spanning 63,000 square meters and opening in 2029.

Dubai's new Click and Travel service lets passport officers clear airport arrivals and departures in just 12 to 15 seconds.

UAE adviser Anwar Gargash says rebuilding trust with Iran is necessary but difficult, as Gulf states struggle to unite against Tehran.

A Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon sold for a record AED 2.1 million at ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi, the highest price ever paid at a falcon auction.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, days after a 10-year jail sentence for undermining public security.

UAE and US officials meet in Abu Dhabi to advance tolerance, coexistence and dialogue, and boost cooperation against antisemitism and extremism

Trump spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as Iran said it targeted US military bases in the UAE and Kuwait