Dubai

Dubai unveils $9 billion Gold Line metro expansion to link city center with suburbs
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Dubai unveils $9 billion Gold Line metro expansion to link city center with suburbs

Gold Line metro expansion will boost connectivity and cut congestion across the emirate

Dubai financial center says it will become world’s first AI-native hub
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Dubai financial center says it will become world’s first AI-native hub

Dubai-based financial hub says plan would move beyond limited AI pilot projects by integrating technology into core operations of center

Dubai expands flexible working with new ‘Work from Park’ initiative
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Dubai expands flexible working with new ‘Work from Park’ initiative

Officials say the project will use public-private model to boost investment and innovation-driven urban economy

Dubai says first flying taxi station completed
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Dubai says first flying taxi station completed

Located near the city’s international airport, the station will serve as the main Air Taxi hub and handle up to 170,000 passengers a year

Dubai ruler calls on residents to raise UAE flag as symbol of unity
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Dubai ruler calls on residents to raise UAE flag as symbol of unity

Dubai ruler praises residents for standing 'as one under the nation’s flag'

Dubai’s Awqaf reports 52% growth in educational endowment assets
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Dubai’s Awqaf reports 52% growth in educational endowment assets

Awqaf Dubai’s endowments now total AED718 million, funding scholarships for 3,100 students

Dubai Police set two Guinness World Records
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Dubai Police set two Guinness World Records

Coach Saeed Bilal sets a 10 km Taekwondo uniform record, while a Dubai Police team carries a 70 kg patient 10 km, both setting world records at Dubai Marathon 2026

Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported
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Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported

Debris from an intercepted attack sparks fire at Abu Dhabi gas facility, killing one Egyptian and injuring four others

Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report
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Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report

The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia has not issued a statement on the suspensions

Dubai announces over $270M in economic support for business
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Dubai announces over $270M in economic support for business

Official statement says AED 1B ($272M) support aids individuals, families, and businesses

Iranian attack sparks fire on Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai Port: state media
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Iranian attack sparks fire on Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai Port: state media

News agency says the fully laden tanker suffers hull damage, raising risk of an oil spill

Dubai reaches record 7th place in Global Financial Centers Index
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Dubai reaches record 7th place in Global Financial Centers Index

Dubai achieves highest-ever MEASA ranking, the region’s only city in the global top 20

Dubai officials dismiss rumors of capital controls targeting investors
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Dubai officials dismiss rumors of capital controls targeting investors

Officials urge public to rely on verified sources after reports alleged curbs on investors moving money

Attacks hit UAE after Iran blames it for strikes
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Attacks hit UAE after Iran blames it for strikes

UAE has reported seven deaths since the war began, including five civilians and two military personnel

Fire near Dubai airport under control after 'drone incident': authorities
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Fire near Dubai airport under control after 'drone incident': authorities

Dubai airport operator says flights to and from DXB are gradually resuming to selected destinations

'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught
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'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught

Dubai-based influencers have showcased support for the government and invoked a sense of national belonging -- hammering home the message that the country was as safe as ever

Dubai ruler issues new law on administrative violations and penalties
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Dubai ruler issues new law on administrative violations and penalties

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid issues law creating framework for violations, penalties and administrative measures

Dubai building hit by debris from attack: media office
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Dubai building hit by debris from attack: media office

Authorities confirm debris from successful interception causes minor incident on facade of building in central Dubai

Drone falls near Dubai financial district after Iran threats
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Drone falls near Dubai financial district after Iran threats

Authorities in the city say a drone attack in Al Bada'a area caused falling debris to hit the facade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road

KLM cancels flights to Dubai until March 28
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KLM cancels flights to Dubai until March 28

Airline says it is working with the Dutch foreign ministry on the evacuation of its citizens stuck in the region