The Latest Breaking News from UAE

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport Introduces ‘Shopping Pass’ for Non-Travellers

Airports have long been spaces reserved strictly for passengers, where a valid ticket is your only entry pass beyond security checkpoints. Forget your luggage, and you might manage—but forget your ticket, and entry is impossible. That long-standing rule is now being reimagined in Abu Dhabi. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in…

Whats Hot · Apr 22

$75 billion investment chief: Now is exactly the right time to double down in the Gulf

Conflict has global investors retreating from the Middle East but confusing volatility with vulnerability is the most expensive mistake right now.

Fortune · Apr 22

UK ambassador to UAE warns of regional risk but backs UAE resilience amid fragile Iran ceasefire

In an interview with Euronews, British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Edward Hobart said the fragile US-Iran ceasefire should pave the way to a lasting peace with "a clear way forward".

Euronews · Apr 21

UAE Blames Trump for Escalating Iran Conflict, Threatens Switch to Chinese Yuan Amid Potential Dollar Shortages

The UAE is considering moving away from the US dollar to the Chinese yuan amid rising regional tensions and economic instability, challenging traditional alliances.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

UAE enforces stricter traffic rules with fines reaching Dh50,000 and licence suspension penalties

UAE's new traffic law empowers authorities to suspend or cancel driving licences for medical unfitness, repeated violations, or public safety risks. Beyond penalties, the system includes driver reassessment and rehabilitation. Advanced technology aids real-time violation detection, aiming to prevent repeat offences and enhance long-term road safety across the nation.

The Times of India · Apr 18

Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Irish organised crime group, arrested in UAE

Arrest by Dubai police comes as Irish authorities issue warrant related to alleged organised crime offences

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

UAE introduces first-ever weight loss pill Foundayo, here’s how much it may cost and where to get it

The UAE has approved Foundayo (orforglipron), Eli Lilly's once-daily oral obesity pill, becoming one of the first countries globally to offer a needle-free alternative. This GLP-1 receptor agonist mimics natural hormones to regulate appetite and blood sugar, aiding weight loss and improving metabolic health. Available by prescription from May 2026,…

The Times of India · Apr 17

UAE schools to resume in-person learning from April 20 with hybrid option for private institutions

Classrooms across the UAE are set to reopen, with authorities confirming that all students and staff will return to in-person learning from April 20, while private schools retain the option to adopt a hybrid model where needed.

The Times of India · Apr 16

O Gran Camiño: Carlos Canal takes home victory on stage 2 in reduced sprint finish

Galician scores first his pro win ahead of Mats Wenzel and Eric Fagúndez as Rafael Reis takes over race lead

Cycling News · Apr 15

UK to call for end to Sudan bloodshed at Berlin talks on third anniversary of war

British aid to double as 19m people face acute hunger, but summit unlikely to end conflict amid Saudi-UAE tensions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14