UAE
Dubai halal trade center signs deal to help Korean firms expand into MENA markets
Dubai's HTMC and South Korea's KITA have signed an MoU to help Korean companies enter halal markets across the UAE and wider MENA region
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
Dubai's HTMC and South Korea's KITA have signed an MoU to help Korean companies enter halal markets across the UAE and wider MENA region
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to victims' families after a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 passengers on board
The UAE called Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, expressing full solidarity with the Gulf kingdom amid a fragile ceasefire
UAE announces $10 million in emergency aid for Venezuela earthquake victims, directed by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish completed four specialised surgeries for Gaza patients, treating complex fractures and bone injuries
The UAE has added Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to its visa-on-arrival program
UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said aggression cannot impose new geopolitical realities on Gulf states, warning such moves risk sowing future discord
UAE oil exports rebounded to 85% of pre-war levels despite Hormuz disruptions, the IEA says, citing pipelines and storage hubs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf states Washington would protect their interests in Iran negotiations, as Trump called talks "doing great" and sought $88B for war costs
Rubio pledged US commitment to UAE security in talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed, as Gulf allies watch the US-Iran deal closely
Dubai's new Flexi Rent initiative lets tenants choose monthly, quarterly or semiannual payment plans. The DLD has partnered with 12 real estate firms to roll out the scheme
UAE will launch its first passenger train this month, with Etihad Rail's Abu Dhabi-Fujairah route starting June 30
The UAE Federal Tax Authority is using AI to automate VAT refunds, accelerate processing and overhaul tax compliance through EmaraTax
AI, automation and employer demand for immediate productivity are reducing entry-level jobs in the UAE, making it harder for graduates to land their first role
UAE proposes a Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI center to boost cooperation in research, investment and governance
UAE studies a humanitarian aid predictive center using AI to forecast crises early, aiming to shift global relief from response to prevention
Dubai Humanitarian's director says the US-Iran deal could ease the soaring shipping and insurance costs that disrupted Middle East aid deliveries
UAE bans social media for under-15s, giving platforms 12 months to disable underage accounts or risk fines and blocking under a new cabinet resolution
Burjeel Cancer Institute gives Camizestrant to a patient with ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer, marking a global treatment milestone
UAE plans to expand Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and Dibba ports and build new pipelines and rail links to eliminate Strait of Hormuz dependency entirely
