UAE

Dubai Police arrested three suspects and recovered Dh190,000 in stolen cash within four minutes using an e-scooter patrol in Naif.

UAE and Saudi Arabia faced half of all Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026. See which sectors and tactics drove the surge, per Positive Technologies.

Dubai schools must meet new safety rules for classrooms, playgrounds, pools and labs under a fresh KHDA compliance handbook.

UAE authorities arrested a Swedish gang leader wanted by Interpol in a joint operation with Sweden over a Dh26.5 million money laundering scheme.

Dubai shoppers lined up from 3am at Dubai Mall for the iPhone 18 Pro Max launch, with Burgundy models proving the most popular pick.

UAE-Iran meeting opens new diplomatic channel, says Gargash, as Abu Dhabi balances deterrence and dialogue with Tehran amid regional tensions.

British Airways will resume Dubai flights from November 3, starting with one daily London service before moving to twice daily.

The UAE recorded zero traffic deaths on the first day of the new school year as 385,700 drivers joined the "A Day Without Accidents" pledge.

The UAE Central Bank raised its base rate to 3.90% after the Fed's quarter-point hike, with analysts split on how it hits borrowers and savers.

The UAE was named the world's most tax-friendly country in a new 48-country index, thanks to zero income tax and no exit tax for departing residents.

UAE's new high-speed rail will connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 30 minutes, running on a separate 350km/h electrified Etihad Rail line.

Dubai's DESC will launch SARAAB, the region's first AI model to detect deepfake videos, with a 91 per cent accuracy rate by end of 2026.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will host its first F1 Sprint race in 2027 at Yas Marina, adding more overtakes to the season finale.

Dubai has been named the world's top fintech hub in the latest Global Financial Centres Index, driven by DIFC's AI and innovation push.

Meta One is now live in the UAE, offering AI tools and premium features across WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook from Dh5.99 a month.

UAE's annual midday work break policy ends September 15 after three months of heat stress protection for outdoor workers.

GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi calls for a unified Gulf media strategy to counter misinformation and speed up accurate reporting.

UAE Central Bank rolls out new operational risk regulation with a 4-hour incident reporting deadline, cyber testing rules and tougher penalties.

Space42 and Viasat commit $1 billion to launch Equatys, a satellite platform connecting phones directly to orbit from 2029.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai rank among Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index list of cities to watch, as Gulf cities show strong economic resilience.