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UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran after missile incident
The UAE has suspended all trade activities, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. The decision was announced by UAE...
Abu Dhabi Restaurants Must Add Healthy Menu Options From October 1, 2026
Abu Dhabi is introducing mandatory healthy food options at eligible tourism-licensed hotel restaurants and food and beverage outlets from October 1, 2026. The...
UAE Heat May Soon Ease As Suhail Star Set To Appear On August 24
The Suhail Star, scientifically known as Canopus, is expected to appear in the UAE’s pre-dawn sky on August 24, 2026. The star’s annual...
UAE updates scholarship rules for Emirati students
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced Ministerial Resolution No. 179 of 2026 on August 18, 2026, setting updated rules...
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomes 3.1 million guests in first half of 2026
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed 3,127,607 guests and users of its facilities during the first six months of 2026,...
Dubai’s New Dubai-it Award Could Put These Projects in the Spotlight
Dubai has launched the Dubai-it Award 2026, a new annual award focused on recognising exceptional achievements across government, technology, real estate, education, business...
HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026: What’s Confirmed So Far About the Next UAE Race
What happened? HYROX Abu Dhabi is listed for the 2026/27 season, but the organiser has not publicly confirmed the reported October 23–25, 2026...
Saudi Arabia Tightens Airline Checks on Passenger Travel Documents
Saudi Arabia has tightened its focus on airline checks of passenger travel documents. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has reminded domestic,...
Dubai International Airport Opens New Waiting Lounge for Uber and Careem Users
Dubai International Airport has opened a dedicated Uber and Careem waiting lounge at Terminal 3. Launched by Uber in partnership with Dubai Airports...
Dubai ranks among world’s top 10 most attractive tourist cities
What happened? Dubai has entered the global top 10 for tourist attractiveness in Yanolja Research’s 2026 ranking. Who is affected? The recognition is...
