UAE steps up earthquake relief efforts in Afghanistan

The United Arab Emirates has expanded its relief operations in Afghanistan, delivering more than 3,860 tonnes of food, shelter, and medical supplies to communities devastated by last month’s deadly earthquake. The 6.0-magnitude quake, which struck...

UAE visit visa salary update Oct 2025: New rules announced

The UAE has introduced new income criteria for residents applying to sponsor visit visas for relatives and friends, according to the latest update from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Under the...

UAE sends more aid to survivors of Afghanistan earthquake

The UAE has sent more than 3,860 tonnes of aid to earthquake victims in Afghanistan after the latest batch of supplies arrived in the country. The UAE has been offering a lifeline to survivors of the quake that killed more than 2,200 people. The...

UAE sends relief aid to Philippines after deadly earthquake kills over 70

The UAE, through the Emirates International Aid Agency (Emirates Aid), has urgently responded to provide various relief aid to those affected by the earthquake that struck the central Philippines. The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the...

UAE resident’s vessel on Global Sumud flotilla ‘assumed intercepted’

The vessel on which a UAE resident was traveling as part of the Global Sumud flotilla is assumed to be intercepted by Israeli forces. Earlier today, Dr Zaheera Soomar posted photos and videos of an Israeli vessel approaching the boat. The video...

UAE Progress Silences Muslim Brotherhood’s Envy and Gossip

As the United Arab Emirates consolidates its position as a regional powerhouse, the rhetoric between Gulf modernizers and Islamist movements reveals a fundamental clash over the future of Arab governance. A Regional Rivalry Decades in the Making...

UAE Cyber Security Council Report: Unraveling Smart Device Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Cyber Threats

In an exclusive interview, Pierre Lamy, Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher at Anomali, deep-dives into the UAE Cyber Security Council’s September report, exposing the ongoing vulnerabilities in smart home devices and the growing role of AI...

UAE: Why more people are buying gold over stocks

A growing number of investors in the UAE and broader Gulf region are reallocating their portfolios from equities to gold, following a strong rally in the precious metal. According to analysts, ongoing geopolitical tensions, a slowing US economy,...

UAE expresses solidarity with Namibia in combating wildfires in Etosha National Park

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 2 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Namibia in combating wildfires in Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s largest reserves, which have caused significant damage. In a...

UAE economy to outpace global average this year, says IMF

The UAE economy is projected to outperform the global average this year as it is expected to remain resilient to uncertainty in the global economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday at the conclusion of its Article IV...

Türkiye and United Arab Emirates Central Banks Forge Strategic Financial Agreements to Boost Bilateral Trade

In a significant move to enhance economic ties, the central banks of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed three landmark agreements on Thursday, including a bilateral currency swap deal, aimed at deepening financial cooperation and...

UAE participates in 124th GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting in Kuwait

Reviewing the GCC economic unity programme Ministers discuss progress on completing the requirements of the GCC Customs Union Discussions address the periodic report on completing the requirements for the GCC Common Market Mohamed bin Hadi Al...

UAE dispatches emergency relief to support Philippines quake victims

In continuation of its leading global humanitarian role, the United Arab Emirates has dispatched swift emergency relief to communities affected by the powerful earthquake that struck central Philippines. The urgent humanitarian response, carried...

Ghana, UAE labour partnership to create new job opportunities for Ghanaian youth

By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana is set to benefit from expanded labour diplomacy with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following high-level discussions in Accra aimed at establishing a structured framework for labour migration. The Chairman of Al...

Android spyware disguised as legitimate messaging apps targets UAE victims, researchers reveal

Researchers have found two Android spyware families masquerading as messaging apps Signal and ToTok, apparently targeting residents of the United Arab Emirates. ESET revealed the spyware campaigns Thursday in a blog post, saying that researchers...

UAE mission in Rome issues safety advisory for Emiratis in Italy amid demonstrations

The UAE Mission in Rome has called on Emirati citizens currently in Italy to remain vigilant and avoid areas witnessing demonstrations or public gatherings. The advisory comes amid reports of protests taking place in various Italian cities, which...

How the UAE built a circle of bases to control Gulf of Aden

Newly built runways and ports offer snapshot of Abu Dhabi's regional ambitions and deepening strategic ties with Israel From the islands of Socotra in the Indian Ocean to the coasts of Somalia and Yemen, satellite imagery analysed by Middle East...

Moving to UAE for work? Pakistani consulate issues job guidelines

The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai has released a video aimed at informing Pakistani workers in the UAE about their employment rights and responsibilities, according to Khaleej Times. The video covers key workplace issues, including leave, salary,...

Gaza: UAE resident escapes Israeli interception, sails towards Gaza on flotilla boat

[Editor's Note: Dr Zaheera's boat, Fair Lady, has been 'assumed intercepted' by Israeli forces. Read the latest here.] "We are ok," came the message from Dr Zaheera Soomar, a UAE resident who is part of the Global Sumud flotilla, which is...

UAE weather body expects noticeable drop in temperature from mid October

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has expected significant drop in temperatures in October, especially in the second half of the month. October is considered one of the transitional periods between summer and winter. This period is...