Every month of regional conflict costs the GCC one percentage point of GDP in deficit, Allianz’s Ludovic Subran said, urging the region to tap global markets.
A mother in UAE was fined Dh1,000 for hitting her son on the head with a microphone. The Ajman court granted leniency because of the family relationship.
Driverless pods in Dubai are being tested at Bluewaters. Commuters say the electric pods could mean fewer long walks in the heat and shorter bus waits.
Dubai has nearly Dh2.1 trillion in projects underway, Sheikh Mohammed says. See where the money is going, from real estate to aviation and roads.
The UAE passport is the world’s most powerful in 2026, giving citizens access to 182 destinations without a traditional visa. See how the top 10 compare.
Researchers isolated rare Candida auris Clade VI from Abu Dhabi wastewater. Learn what the study found on drug resistance and early surveillance.
UAE court upholds conviction of a supervisor over a child’s pool drowning, ruling a duty of care lasts until children are directly handed over.
Dubai Police say online criticism can lead to legal action when used to harm others. See what happened in the fake Google Maps reviews case.
Dubai rental disputes worth Dh401 million were settled amicably in about six days on average, the Rental Disputes Centre said. See how the process works.
About 12.8 million people aged 10 to 24 made up 20% of the GCC population in 2025
E-scooters are banned or restricted in cities from Paris to Toronto. See which cities acted, why they did it, and how Dubai’s rules compare.
The UAE approved a Dh292.5 billion federal budget for 2027 to 2029, a 28.3 percent rise. See how the 2027 budget is split and the priorities.
Flydubai and Etihad extend Saudi flight cancellations to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Abha after Houthi attacks on airports. See affected flights and refund options.
Abu Dhabi targets Dh235 billion in investments across four clusters by 2045, aiming to create 130,000 skilled jobs and add Dh284 billion to GDP.
Anwar Gargash calls for stronger Gulf security and defense cooperation, warning that attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten the UAE and every Gulf state
UAE murder jail term rises to 15 to 20 years when heirs waive qisas under amended Crimes and Penalties Law. See what changes and what forgiveness means.
UAE GDP hit AED961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 0.4%. See how non-oil growth, the Q2 dip and top sectors shaped the results.
Dubai new street signs will bring QR codes, unified designs and updated colors to 186 areas by 2030. See which five areas get them first and what stays the same.
Abu Dhabi is using an AI vehicle to detect accidents, fallen trees and faulty traffic signals, then alert authorities so they can respond faster.
The UAE has decriminalized attempted suicide and set prison terms of up to seven years for those who incite or assist it. See what changed in the new law.
