Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Layla Al Mansoori

International
EU Imposes Fees on Vehicles and Pharmaceutical Products

EU-US Trade Deal Imposes 15% Tariffs on Cars and Pharmaceuticals in Strategic Reset The European Union and United States have reached a significant t...

Emirates
Gulf Cyber Security Committee Adopts 2024-2028 Joint Strategy Implementation Plan

Gulf States Launch Unified Cybersecurity Strategy as Digital Threats Surge Across the Region The Gulf Cooperation Council has approved a comprehensiv...

Emirates
UAE Cracks Down on Unauthorized Labor Recruitment Firms in First Half

UAE Cracks Down on Domestic Worker Agencies as Labor Market Reforms Intensify The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has penalized 4...

International
Powerful 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Luzon, Philippines, Causing Concern and Preparedness

Moderate 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines' Luzon Island A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines' largest island of Luzon on Tue...

Emirates
Weatherforecast: Expect Changing Conditions Ahead

UAE Weather Alert: Afternoon Storms and Dust Expected as Regional Climate Patterns Shift The UAE's National Center of Meteorology has issued a foreca...

International
Tragedy at Sea: Passengers Missing After Boat Capsizes off Sumatra Coast

Indonesia's Maritime Safety Crisis Deepens as 11 Missing in Latest Sumatra Boat Disaster Eleven people remain missing after a passenger boat sank off...

Emirates
Sheikh Hamdan Launches 'Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Award' to Recognize Exceptional Leaders

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has launched the "Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal," a new annual award recognizing Dubai official...

International
Russian Military Thwarts Drone Attack in Defensive Maneuver

Russia Claims Downing 61 Ukrainian Drones in Major Overnight Air Defense Operation Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 61 Ukrainian...

Economy
Groundbreaking $500 Million Sukuk Listing by Bin Gahtti on Nasdaq Dubai

Dubai Sukuk Market Hits New High as Bin Ghati Raises $500M in Oversubscribed Islamic Bond Dubai's position as the global epicenter for Islamic financ...

Economy
Newly Appointed Securities and Commodities Authority CEO Elected as Chair of AMERC, IOSCO's Regional Committee

UAE Securities Chief Takes Helm of Major Regional Financial Authority The UAE has secured another key position in global financial governance as Wali...

International
Greece, Spain, and Portugal Race to Contain Raging Forest Fires

Southern Europe Battles Deadly Wildfire Crisis as Climate Reality Bites Firefighting teams across Greece, Spain, and Portugal are racing against time...

International
Blaze Engulfs German School, Authorities Warn Residents of Hazardous Smoke Exposure

A major fire broke out at a high school in Geesthacht, Germany on Sunday morning, forcing authorities to deploy 140 firefighters and issue safety warn...

International
Tropical Storms Rage Across Two Distant Oceans, Captivating Global Attention

Twin Tropical Storms Juliet and Fernand Pose No Immediate Coastal Threat Two tropical storms emerged simultaneously on Tuesday over open ocean waters...

Emirates
Ajman Municipality Launches Community Council to Boost Civic Engagement and Outreach

Ajman Revives Traditional Community Councils to Strengthen Social Fabric Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has announced the launch of the M...

Emirates
Sharjah Police Achieves Impressive 98% Customer Satisfaction in 2025 H1

Sharjah Police Achieves 98% Customer Satisfaction Rate Through Digital Innovation Sharjah Police's comprehensive service centers have recorded an exc...

Emirates
Emirati Leader Emaar Al Nuaimi Explores Avenues for Boosting China Cooperation

Ajman Crown Prince Strengthens UAE-China Economic Ties in High-Level Diplomatic Meeting The UAE's strategic pivot toward Asia gained momentum as Ajma...

International
Russian Foreign Minister Meets Chinese President in Beijing Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Putin and Xi Strengthen Ties as Russia Doubles Down on Eastern Pivot Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in...

Emirates
UAE Leaders Congratulate Ukrainian President on Independence Day

UAE Leadership Extends Independence Day Congratulations to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict The United Arab Emirates' top leadership has sent congratula...

Emirates
United Arab Emirates President Embarks on Official Visit to Serbia, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arrives in Serbia for Strategic Partnership Talks UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived...

International
Putin Pledges Continued Combat Training for Submarine and Naval Crews

Putin Doubles Down on Naval Power as Russia Flexes Maritime Muscle During Ukraine Conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin used the country's annual...

International
European Nations Condemn Israel's Plan to Seize Control of Gaza

Europe Draws Red Line: Eight Nations Condemn Israel's Gaza Control Plan as Humanitarian Catastrophe Spain and seven other European nations issued a s...