UAE

UAE hosts the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi from September 26 to October 1, 2026.

Dubai Police took action against 18 suspects and seized 17 tankers for illegally dumping hazardous waste at unauthorized sites.

Dubai's new shared housing law lets tenants end leases early with 30 days' notice and claim a refund on advance rent paid.

UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash says the Iran war needs lasting peace, not a temporary fix, and urges direct Gulf-Iran security talks.

The UAE suspends Iranian airline flights to and from the country, citing a US ban on Iranian carriers, GCAA confirms.

UAE fog alerts are in place as the NCM warns of reduced visibility during morning commutes, with humid conditions and temperatures up to 44°C expected.

The UAE ranks first in the GCC for EV readiness and 22nd globally, with EVs at 9% of new car sales and about 2,800 charging points, an ADL report finds.

The new AI-powered scholarship platform cuts applications to three steps, four fields and two documents, so students can apply in as little as five minutes.

UAE government debt fell to 31% of GDP in Q2 2026 as global debt hit a record $365 trillion, the IIF says

The UAE central bank has barred Bank Melli Iran branches from all transactions to and from Iran over anti-money laundering violations

UAE ranks fourth of 48 countries in the 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index for nuclear facility protection, with major security gains since 2023.

UAE's new 5.06% retail T-Sukuk lets residents invest from Dh1,000 over five years. Here's how much Dh1,000 to Dh50,000 could earn.

UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince on the kingdom's 96th National Day, as bilateral trade and reforms under Vision 2030 accelerate.

Dubai gold prices dipped on Wednesday as inflation worries and rising oil buying interest pressured the precious metals market.

The UAE topped the Arab Digital Economy Index 2026, announced in Dubai as Seamless Middle East 2026 opened this week.

UAE rolls out a free flu vaccine for school students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates. Here's where and how to get it.

EDGE Group deployed systems and geofenced the UAE within 48 hours of the February 28 escalation, CEO Hamad Al Marar reveals.

Etihad Rail tickets from Dubai to Abu Dhabi are now on sale, with fares starting at Dh39 ahead of the September 30 station launch.

UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recorded 377 fake Emiratisation cases across 266 private firms in H1 2026, and acted against them.

UAE gratuity calculation explained: how a salary cut affects your end-of-service payout, and what the law says about unagreed reductions.