UAE

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

Iran's army says it attacked US bases in Kuwait and the UAE, hitting satellite systems, hangars and radar sites, as Trump warns of more strikes

Dubai leads a UAE property market surge with 56,600 new homes due by end-2026, as Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates add thousands more homes

UAE's air defences intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters and condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation, warning of a response

Sharjah recorded the UAE's lowest road fatality rate, while Dubai led on driver training in the new UAE Best Driver Index study

ADEK now lets Abu Dhabi private schools offer fees in up to 10 instalments, with clearer breakdowns and waivers for second-hand items

Secretary Rubio and UAE adviser Sheikh Tahnoon discussed Strait of Hormuz security, Lebanon and holding Iran accountable

The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles targeting Gulf shipping lanes, prompting Abu Dhabi to suspend all trade and financial dealings with Tehran

The UAE says Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward its territory, with one landing in its territorial waters after months without reported attacks.

US-based ECD Measure names UAE a global leader in empowering young children after winning the Khalifa Award for Education

National Space Science and Technology Centre confirms successful SEO satellite launch aboard a Long March 2C rocket from China

UAE healthcare shifts from traditional prevention to early risk detection, combining AI, genomics and data to predict risks before disease develops

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