UAE

Online insults in UAE can mean jail and fines of up to Dh500,000. See what Article 43 says as authorities remind social media users to post responsibly.

Sheikh Mohammed calls for GCC unity, saying shared history and kinship must outweigh media-driven divisions. Read the key points of his letter to the Gulf.

UAE leaders held talks on regional developments with the UK foreign secretary and Saudi Arabia’s defense minister on Sunday, as Iran and Yemen tensions persist.

Khazna Data Centers is planning UAE AI data centers around extreme heat, flooding and water stress. See how cooling, recycled water and clean power fit in.

A UAE official says over 11,000 new social media bots were created in October, raising fears of coordinated activity that could worsen regional relations

The gang is accused of fraudulently obtaining foreign licenses for customers who never traveled to the country or completed the required lessons and tests.

UAE sleeper cell threats helped guide Iranian missile and drone attacks, a senior official said, while the country kept malls, restaurants and beaches open.

A man was jailed for six months over a Sharjah college admission scam that cost a father Dh1.515 million. Read how it unfolded.

UAE Umrah bookings have fallen about 50% after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, but operators say existing groups are still traveling on schedule.

Sharjah property deals hit AED 46.8 billion in nine months of 2026, drawing 10,000 new investors as rental yields of 8% to 12% attract buyers.

A senior UAE official says Saudi Arabia must decide its response to Houthi attacks and what help to seek, as the Kingdom’s security matters to the UAE.

Dubai gold prices stayed below Dh500 per gram on Thursday, with 24K at Dh499.75, as UAE shoppers prepare for Dhanteras and Diwali. See all rates.

Sharjah Police dismantled four gangs in an alleged Dh8.8 billion crypto money laundering scheme, seizing over Dh200 million and referring 33 accused to court.

A UAE girl drowned in a plastic wash basin at home in Sharjah. A forensic expert warns children can drown silently in just a small amount of water.

Dubai parking fines run from Dh100 to Dh10,000. See the full list of violations, repeat-offense penalties and how to check and pay fines through Parkin.

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.