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Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum introduces strict new building law: Violators could face Dh2 million fines in UAE emirate

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE recently issued a new law on the quality and safety of buildings in the emirate, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai.

The Times of India · Mar 10

Qatar official says Netanyahu 'killed any hope' of hostage release with strike in Doha on Hamas

Qatar's prime minister has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of destroying hopes for hostage releases in Gaza

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Kentucky Derby: Sovereignty cemented UAE's horse racing dominance

Dubai’s Godolphin has become the world’s most dominant horse racing stable, but its owner has faced serious accusations.

Fortune · May 6, 2025

UAE Plans to Double Re-Exports by 2030

The UAE approved 24 national initiatives seeking to double its re-export by 100 percent within the seven coming years through benefiting from the 50 commercial offices worldwide. The initiatives include the establishment of a national re-export committee, which mainly contributes to supporting an increase in re-export rates.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023

UAE's Foreign Trade Reaches $599 Bn in 2022

The UAE's foreign trade reached $599 billion in 2022, a growth of 17 percent, announced Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on Tuesday. The country exceeded the $544 billion barrier for the first time in history after the country's non-oil foreign trade achieved a growth…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

UAE Underlines Importance of Tourism as Major Contributor to the Economy

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has visited Atlantis The Royal, a new iconic landmark on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah Island. Surging 43 stories high and spanning 406,000 square meters, the ultra-luxury resort is a unique addition to Dubai’s spectacular skyline as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2023

UAE, S.Korea Leaders Discuss Cooperation Relations, Strategic Projects

UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, opportunities to develop strategic cooperation to broader horizons in various fields within the framework of the Special Strategic Partnership. Sheikh Mohammed met with the President of Korea, who is on a multi-day…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023

UAE Joins Global Alliance on Green Economy

The UAE cabinet approved the country's joining to the Global Alliance on Green Economy, led by the World Green Economy Organization, which aims to launch programs and initiatives, create sustainable funding, and establish partnerships among developing countries to ensure an effective transition. Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that joining the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 14, 2022

World stage awaits Cox Plate hero Anamoe

Cox Plate winner Anamoe is almost certain to be given a chance to showcase his talent to an overseas audience, starting with a Dubai appearance in 2023.

AAP · Oct 22, 2022

UAE President to Visit France on Monday

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, will fly to France on July 18 for his first official visit outside the region since taking office in May, the state news agency reported on Thursday. Sheikh Mohammed “is looking forward” to meeting with French President Emmanuel…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022