Month: May 2026

A state of variability dominated the performance of the UAE financial markets during the week, with a negative trend in the Dubai market…

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, reviewed during the second quarterly meeting for groups and business councils in 2026, with the presence…

Authorities plan to introduce fleet of driverless vessels to help monitor waterways

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court has settled and disbursed more than AED309 million in financial entitlements to 12,536 workers in 2025, underscoring the e

Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists against distracted driving and unsafe merging, with fines of Dh400–Dh800 and black points for endangering road safety.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets first cohort of specialised scholarship programme empowering Emirati government talent in future-focused sectors.

His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and for Iran to be ful

UAE urges immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz at UN Security Council, calling Iran to account for threats to global trade and maritime security.

Car impounded with Dh50,000 fee for recovery

South African expat in Dubai wins Dh5m in UAE Lottery’s historic Wednesday Lucky Day draw, as twice-weekly prizes create more life-changing moments.

People across Asia kicked off May Day with large marches and protests as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Also

A senior Iran government official urged US officials to “climb out of the pit that the child-killer has dug for them.” | World News

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia, with most markets closed for May Day holidays. Brent crude’s price held steady at about $111 per barrel. Prospects for a deal to

Amid its exit from OPEC, a top UAE adviser said freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the international community, not 'Iranian arrangements,' as Abu Dhabi seeks to boost oil output, rebuild its war-hit economy and deepen US and Israel tie

The remarks follow similar threats aimed at Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier this week.

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia’s participation and the panel’s decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for his alleged role in funding and providing political support to rebel groups operating in the east of his country.

Among the detained journalists are Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz.

Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day Thursday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he

Trump said that in case of India Pakistan war he “got it solved” through tariffs. | World News

April 24 – 30, 2026

Oil prices struck a four-year high Thursday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day.

Federal prosecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say an armed man with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to be moved to house arrest, state media reported on Thursday, more than five years after the military ousted the civilian government she led and jailed the Nobel laureate.

Scotch whisky from the UK has faced a 10-percent tariff during Trump’s second presidency. But the rate was on course to jump later this year. | World News

Pop star Britney Spears on Thursday was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors outside Los Angeles said — but she could avoid jail time with

The European Union’s mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.

Britain’s King Charles III and wife Queen Camilla wrapped up their diplomatically sensitive state visit to the United States on Thursday.

The long-awaited trade deal between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is finally on, at least provisionally.

FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists detained in international waters and who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza to Israel for questioning.

The Oscar statuette belonging to Pavel Talankin, the Russian director who won best documentary this year for Mr. Nobody Against Putin, has gone missing after he was forced to check the award into hold luggage on a flight from New York to Germany, his co-director said.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football’s power-brokers met in Vancouver on Thursday.

Suu Kyi, 80, has been detained by the junta since a deadly civil war erupted after the February 2021 coup

In South Sudan, the UN aid coordination office [OCHA] reported on Thursday that conflict and flooding continue to drive displacement and food insecurity higher throughout the country.

The National Center of Meteorology said in their weather bulletin that light to moderate Northeasterly to Northwesterly winds, freshening at times, will blow

Dubai: If you are asked to work during a UAE public holiday such as the upcoming Eid Al Adha break, you have a right to be compensated either through extra pay

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Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced a travel ban for UAE nationals to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Lebanese Republic, and the R

The Dubai real estate market recorded the sale of a luxury residential unit at a value of 112.6 million…

Dubai unveils Dh1 billion Creative Sector Resilience Portfolio, offering workspaces, grants, training and visibility to artists and creative businesses.

Explore things to do in Dubai this weekend, from relaxing afternoon teas to vibrant nighttime beats. Perfect plans for all moods.

Khorfakkan presented one of its best matches this season, ending in a draw against Shabab Al Ahli at Rashid Stadium with a score of 3-3…

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah, (AUS) honoured on Wednesday, from the BEEAH Headquarters in the Al Sajaa…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces travel ban due to ‘regional developments’

Parents in Dubai are getting more flexible options for school drop-offs and pick-ups, as app-based ride services expand to make daily routines easier and more predictable.

His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, stressed that the ongoing discussions on the securit

Dubai Police has warned that breaking rules not only puts your life at risk, it also threatens everyone’s safety. To highlight the issue, police shared a video