Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Layla Al Mansoori

Economy
UAE's Digital Services Trade Reaches $93B, Reports World Trade Organization

The UAE has emerged as a major player in global digital services trade, with total trade volume reaching 341.1 billion dirhams ($93 billion) in 2024....

Economy
Dubai Launches Mainland Commercial License for Free Zone Companies, Boosting Business Opportunities

Dubai has launched a new permit system that allows free zone companies to operate directly in the mainland market for the first time. This marks a sig...

Emirates
Pioneering AI Success to Inspire Global Innovation and Progress

The UAE started investing in artificial intelligence back in 2008, years before most countries recognized its potential. Now the country is positionin...

Emirates
Sunny to Partly Cloudy Skies Forecast for Tomorrow, According to Meteorological Authority

UAE Braces for Hot Weather and Dust-Stirring Winds as Summer Intensifies The UAE's National Center of Meteorology forecasts partly cloudy to occasion...

Economy
Italian Firms in Dubai Commodities Hub Surge 10% in 12 Months, Boosting Trade Ties

Dubai's Trade Hub Captures Italian Business Exodus as Europe Seeks Middle East Gateway Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has recorded a striking...

International
Gaza Plan's Phase 1 Execution Sees Flurry of High-Level Negotiations

Mediators are holding intensive talks to start implementing the first phase of President Donald Trump's plan to end the Israeli war on Gaza. The discu...

Economy
Luxury Hotels in Abu Dhabi's Zayed District Achieve Record-Breaking Occupancy Rates in Q2

Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region is quietly becoming the emirate's standout hospitality performer, with hotels there recording the longest guest stays and...

Economy
UAE's Logistics Hub Status Strengthened by 'Union Rail,' Says Zeyoudi

The UAE's Etihad Rail project is positioning the country as a major global logistics hub, with passenger services set to launch in 2026 alongside mass...

Economy
Discover the Global Gathering: 'WETEX' Debuts in Dubai with 3,100 Exhibitors from 68 Countries

The 27th Water, Energy and Environment Technology Exhibition (WETEX) kicked off in Dubai with 3,100 exhibitors from 68 countries. Dubai Electricity an...

Emirates
Heroic Stallion 3 Continues Its Relief Efforts in Gaza

The UAE delivered 21 water tankers to Gaza's coastal municipalities during week 100 of its "Noble Knight 3" humanitarian operation, part of an ongoing...

International
Powerful Typhoon 'Kiko' Emerges in the Eastern Pacific, Raising Concerns for Coastal Communities

Hurricane Kiko Strengthens in Eastern Pacific, Poses No Immediate Land Threat Hurricane Kiko has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean after intensifyi...

International
Zelenskyy to Meet with European Leaders in Key Weekend Discussions

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy, will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders in Berlin this week...

Emirates
Sharjah Electricity Launches Annual Energy-Saving Program: Maximize Efficiency, Minimize Consumption

Sharjah Launches Major School Campaign to Cut Energy Waste as UAE Doubles Down on Sustainability The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has...

Emirates
Abu Dhabi Launches Global 'Future of Health' Initiative Under Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed's Guidance

Abu Dhabi launched a new global health initiative that transforms its annual health week into a permanent worldwide platform for healthcare collaborat...

International
Global Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh: Trump and 20 World Leaders Convene to Address Gaza Crisis

Egypt and the US will co-host the "Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit" on Monday, bringing together leaders from over 20 countries to discuss implementing t...

Economy
New Tax Adjustments for Sweetened Beverages in Upcoming Revisions

The UAE Ministry of Finance has finished preparing new tax laws that will change how sugary drinks are taxed starting January 1, 2026. Instead of the...

Economy
Discover UAE's Vibrant Events Calendar: Thrilling Exhibitions and Megaevents Await in Q4 2025.

UAE Emerges as Global MICE Capital with $8.5 Billion Economic Impact in Final Quarter Push The United Arab Emirates is cementing its position as the...

International
Doha Summit Highlights Importance of Deterring Practices Undermining Prospects for Just Peace

Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Attacks on Qatar, Calls for International Action The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace has thrown its full...

Emirates
UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Fostering Lasting Peace and Inclusive Progress

The UAE outlined its comprehensive human rights agenda at the UN, emphasizing its commitment to building inclusive societies through women's empowerme...

International
Zelenskyy Imposes Military Control over Odesa to Safeguard Strategic Port City

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky placed the Black Sea port city of Odesa under military administration Wednesday, escalating a power struggle wi...

Emirates
Sharjah Ruler Establishes Social Care Complex, Approves Decent Living Grant for Families

Sharjah Launches Ambitious Social Welfare Overhaul with $36.5M Annual Support Package Sharjah's ruler has announced a comprehensive social welfare tr...