The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

Global container freight prices surge 130% since February amid Middle East tensions: Jefferies

Global container freight rates have surged by 130 percent since February 2026 due to Middle East tensions. India's container-based export-import trade has shown strong growth with a 23 percent increase in September. Exports to the United States grew significantly, while those to the UAE and Saudi Arabia faced declines. Port…

The Economic Times · 26m ago

Gulf states top disaster resilience as Lebanon and Iraq lag far behind

As many as 87% of UAE residents say the government is well prepared for disasters while only 14% of Lebanese citizens believe the same, and more than half of Iraqi and Lebanese respondents say their governments do not care about them at all, latest study shows.

Euronews · 1h ago

The 'golden visa' isn't just for the rich: UAE offers 10-year residency to $545,000 property buyers—or for nurses, teachers, and e-sports pros

The Gulf state’s golden visa blends tax appeal, investment incentives, and talent policy in a country where most residents are foreigners

Fortune · Oct 18

Iran Has Deliberately Struck Dozens Critical Infrastructure Sites Across The Gulf Since The U.S. War Began: Report

Satellite images and interviews reveal damage across seven Gulf countries, including attacks on pipelines, power stations and a nuclear facility.

International Business Times · Oct 16

Prime ministers, billions in UAE investment: the Manchester City cheating scandal turns political

Manchester City’s financial misconduct case has become a test of relations between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), even entangling UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say

The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said. The vessel's United Arab Emirates-based manager GFS Ship Management FZE could not be immediately reached for comment.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

World's strongest passports: UAE leads, US ranks 10th; where does India stand?

The United Arab Emirates leads the 2026 Passport Index with a Mobility Score of 182 and access to 182 destinations. India stands at the 72nd position with a Mobility Score of 70, highlighting limited travel access. The rankings reflect significant disparities in international mobility for different nationalities.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Flydubai stabbing probe: 2 Maldivian pilots held in UAE over links with accused Omani copilot - report

Authorities have detained two Maldivian pilots in connection with the flydubai stabbing incident that occurred recently. The stabbing incident involved Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami attacking Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with an axe. Despite serious injuries, Machchhar managed to unlock the cockpit and stabilize the aircraft with crew assistance. Investigators are…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should know

Millions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is central to a proposal in which Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar seek easier access to the Schengen area for their citizens. With the EU-GCC summit…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Andy Burnham fails to call out Manchester City owner 'linked to genocidal militia'

ANDY Burnham failed to call out the owner of Manchester City’s alleged role in “the genocide, famine and forced displacements happening across Sudan” after a challenge from an MP

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12