The UAE has announced a three-day Eid Al Etihad break for 2026 from December 2 to 4, giving federal employees a five-day holiday with the weekend.
Fujairah Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi led the funeral prayer for a victim of the Fujairah crash, which killed 14 and injured 30 in a 23-vehicle pileup.
Abu Dhabi Police arrested 10 people after a hotel entrance brawl, including two who filmed it. All were referred to the Public Prosecution for further proceedings.
The UAE real estate sector kept its momentum in 2026, with Abu Dhabi at AED171.26 billion and Dubai near AED625 billion in transactions,
A Dubai court ordered two men to pay an investor Dh4.7 million after a UAE Golden Visa scam
Sharjah reopens beaches after an oil spill from a marine tanker. Authorities say the coast and marine environment are safe for visitors and activities.
Law No. 18 of 2026 expands its mandate across the emirate, including free zones and special development areas.
Abu Dhabi hosted the first trilateral talks among Russia, Ukraine and the US since February.
Abu Dhabi Police arrested the main suspect in a Dh14 million gold jewellery fraud within hours of a complaint. He allegedly posed as a representative of VIPs.
UAE schools are tightening internet filters and digital controls for 2026-2027 to curb cyberbullying and block harmful content. See what is changing for students.
The UAE Balloon Museum 7 will be the Middle East’s first balloon museum, built with Japan’s Saga Balloon Museum. See what it will showcase and who will run it.
Anwar Gargash says Abu Dhabi hosting the Russia-US-Ukraine talks reflects UAE standing, as the second day of trilateral negotiations begins in the capital.
Dubai property sales jumped 18% to Dh34.8 billion in October as transactions and mortgage registrations rose
The UAE lifted its Ebola-related visa ban for Ugandans, allowing new visas again. Curbs remain for the DR Congo and South Sudan. See who can enter.
Russia-Ukraine peace talks opened in Abu Dhabi with US mediation. Kushner says the gaps are clear and ideas exist to close them
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed tents to shelter 50,000 in Gaza, helping residents cope with harsh winter weather and flood risks.
Mosque construction permits in Dubai will now be issued within five days at most under a new joint fast-track initiative by Dubai Municipality and IACAD.
ADNOC signed a 10-year LNG supply deal with Gujarat Energy for up to 4 million tons from 2028, the first sale from XRG’s international portfolio.
Abu Dhabi clean energy generation grew by more than 1,000 percent between 2020 and 2025, and now supplies almost 46 percent of the emirate’s power.
UAE Verify has issued over 42.9 million digital trusted documents since its launch and now supports 88 document types from 32 government entities.
