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The UAE hosted a high-level meeting in New York with global leaders, investors, and philanthropists to address the critical funding gap for water projects worldwide. This initiative aims to transform water solutions from conceptual ideas into investment-ready implementati…
Authorities in the UAE and Sweden have arrested seven individuals involved in an international money laundering network that used cryptocurrency to process $7.1 million, uncovering links to organized crime and contract killings.
Napster, now an AI platform, has partnered with Gems Education in Dubai to develop AI agents and digital personas for classrooms, including "digital twins" of teachers to provide 24/7 student support.
Dubai attracted 6.97 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, with 869,000 arriving in August, reflecting a strong recovery in its tourism sector. Hotel occupancy rates significantly improved to 66% in August, supported by global air connectivity …
Standard Chartered has become the first major global bank to offer institutional spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through its DIFC-regulated entity.
Qatar and UAE Turn to Rare LNG Ship Transfers as Hormuz Crisis Drags On
Qatar and the UAE are resorting to unusual ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has become increasingly risky due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The US Treasury has imposed restrictions on Bank Misr's UAE branches, cutting their access to dollar services due to alleged $1.8 billion in transactions with Iran-linked entities. This move is part of a broader US campaign to economically isolate Iran.
Dubai consulate warns Indians against fake agents offering visa, job, and Emirates ID scams. Biometric data can be misused for financial transactions.
Fujairah port in the UAE is strategically important for the country's oil exports, but its importance has changed in recent years due to the Iran-US conflict.
Fujairah, a UAE port city outside the Strait of Hormuz, has become a critical point of tension between Iran and the UAE due to its strategic oil and communication infrastructure, which offers an alternative to the vulnerable Strait.
Egypt has established a private free zone for the Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company in New Alamein, a Mediterranean city, to store and trade crude oil and petroleum products. The zone will cover approximately 738,000 square meters and will host facilities specialising …
The UAE has suspended all commercial and financial transactions with Iran, accusing it of firing ballistic missiles, a move that could severely impact Iran's economy given Dubai's role as a critical trade gateway.
The UAE is participating in the BRICS tourism ministers' meeting in India.
Capital.com plans to offer spot crypto services to clients in the UAE after its affiliate, Capital Vault, secured a virtual-asset license from the country's Capital Market Authority. UAE clients will be able to buy and hold actual crypto through the Capital.com app.
China and the UAE will hold a joint air force training exercise, 'Hawk Shield-2026', in Xinjiang and the UAE. The exercise aims to enhance the participating forces' combat capabilities and deepen the traditional friendship and practical cooperation between the two militar…
British activist Anas Altikriti questions UAE surveillance operation. He was served with an Osman notice by the London Metropolitan Police, but the police refused to tell him who threatened his life ten years ago.
Egypt's Housing Minister Randa al-Menshawy met with UAE's Modon Holding to review the progress of the Ras el Hekma development project. The project represents an important model of Egyptian-UAE development and investment cooperation.
The UAE's decision to cut economic ties with Iran has sparked a new round of pressure on Tehran. The US has welcomed the move, but Iran's leaders have vowed to resist.
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing the recent escalation in the region. The move comes after Iran fired rockets at the UAE for the first time in months, with two ballistic missiles detected by the UAE's defense…
The United Arab Emirates said that two ballistic missiles were fired toward the country from Iran, the Islamic Republic’s first known attack on the Gulf nation since May as the wider Middle East war continues unabated.
A prominent Emirati academic, Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, criticized Pakistan's economic and social conditions while questioning its opportunistic stance in regional defense pacts, sparking backlash.
Three UAE-based Indian skydivers, Jamsheer Thanalot, Abhishek Rawat, and Isha Raj, unfurled the Indian flag at 13,000 feet over Benghazi, Libya, as part of a mass skydive that set a Guinness World Record.
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi Investment Council have disclosed significant positions in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, with a combined stake of $763.7 million.
The UAE Cyber Security Council has successfully foiled advanced cyber attacks targeting the aviation, energy, and education sectors.
The tourism sector in the UAE is expected to experience significant growth, with revenue projected to reach $85 billion by 2036. This growth is driven by increasing visitor numbers, tourism expenditure, and investments, as well as the sector's contribution to the country'…
XRG, ADNOC's international investment arm, reported strong Q2 2026 financial results for its key chemical companies, Borouge International, Covestro, and Fertiglobe, underscoring a successful diversification strategy.
The UAE accused Iran of targeting a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz, even as both Iran and Oman suggested talks on administering the vital waterway were progressing.
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of striking a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz, drawing swift condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments.
The UAE accused Iran of targeting a state-owned ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran announced that talks with Oman regarding the strait's management are nearing their final stages.