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UAE Games 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi: Over 1,000 Special Olympics Athletes Champion Inclusion

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4 months ago·international
UAE Security Crisis: How 'Mystery Drones' Are Shaking Global Energy Stability
An in-depth look into the recent drone crashes near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and attacks on Fujairah port in the UAE, sparking regional tensions and a sudden surge in global oil prices.
4 months ago·environment
Temperatures to Hit 47°C as Dust Storms and Rough Seas Trigger Warnings
The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued alerts for severe summer conditions, warning of soaring temperatures up to 47°C, intense dust storms with 40km/h winds, and rough sea conditions across the region.
4 months ago·travel
UAE Tourism Hits Record Highs as Gulf 'Grand Tours' Visa Nears Launch
Dubai and Abu Dhabi both posted all-time visitor records in 2025, and a Schengen-style unified Gulf visa now lining up for a late-2026 pilot could push UAE tourism even higher.
3 months ago·travel
US National Parks See Record Crowds This Summer Here's How to Avoid the Rush
America's most famous national parks are logging record visitor numbers this summer just as staffing cuts strain services. Here's what's driving the rush and where to go instead.

Travel

Destinations, aviation, hotels, and tourism across the UAE and beyond

Al Ain Named Arab Capital of Tourism for 2026

Al Ain has been named Arab Capital of Tourism for 2026 by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, the first destination to hold the Gulf and Arab tourism titles in consecutive years, as the oasis city posts double-digit visitor growth.

1 month ago

Al Yalayis Station to Open September 30, Cutting Trip to Abu Dhabi to 57 Minutes

Al Yalayis Station opens September 30 alongside Al Dhaid in Sharjah, cutting the journey to Abu Dhabi to about 57 minutes as Etihad Rail's passenger network keeps expanding.

1 month ago

Dubai's Museum of the Future to Close September 1 for 2027 Revamp

Dubai's Museum of the Future will temporarily close from September 1 as it prepares to replace every major exhibition, reopening in early 2027 to mark its fifth anniversary.

1 month ago

RTA Widens Sheikh Zayed Road, Cuts Peak Journey Times by 10%

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed a two-kilometre widening of Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Mall Metro Station, adding a new lane that raises road capacity by 17 percent and cuts peak journey times by up to 10 percent.

1 month ago

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Welcomes 3.1 Million Guests in Six Months

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi drew more than 3.12 million guests in the first half of 2026, with international visitors making up 78 percent of the total and India the leading source market.

2 months ago

Environment

Climate, sustainability, and conservation across the UAE and the region

Dubai Impounds Tankers, Fines Operators Dh100,000 for Illegal Dumping

Dubai Municipality has impounded tankers and fined operators Dh100,000 each after catching vehicles dumping wastewater at unauthorised sites, releasing footage of the crackdown as part of a wider enforcement drive.

2 months ago

Abu Dhabi Issues Weather Alert Over Rain, Hail and 50kph Winds

The National Center of Meteorology has warned of unsettled weather across Abu Dhabi through Friday, with rain, strong winds, blowing dust and possible hail in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.

2 months ago

UAE Rainfall to Turn Rarer but More Intense, Study Warns

A new UAE University study finds rainfall days will become rarer but far more intense by 2100, raising flood risks even as Dubai races to expand drainage capacity under its Dh30 billion Tasreef programme.

2 months ago

UAE Ranks First in Arab World in 2026 Environmental Performance Index

The UAE topped Arab nations in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index with a perfect waste management score, driven by rapid renewable energy growth and mangrove restoration.

3 months ago

Temperatures to Hit 47°C as Dust Storms and Rough Seas Trigger Warnings

The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued alerts for severe summer conditions, warning of soaring temperatures up to 47°C, intense dust storms with 40km/h winds, and rough sea conditions across the region.

4 months ago

International

Global news and world affairs

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UAE-Led Operation Green Shield Nets 839 Arrests in Amazon Basin

A UAE-led international operation across five South American countries has resulted in 839 arrests and the seizure of more than $280 million in assets, targeting organised environmental crime networks in the Amazon basin.

2 months ago

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IOC Lifts Russia Suspension Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has advised sports bodies to end the three-year neutral-status vetting program for Russian athletes, opening a path for full participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

3 months ago

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UAE Security Crisis: How 'Mystery Drones' Are Shaking Global Energy Stability

An in-depth look into the recent drone crashes near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and attacks on Fujairah port in the UAE, sparking regional tensions and a sudden surge in global oil prices.

4 months ago

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Sports

Football, motorsport, cricket, and tennis from the UAE and beyond

Argentina and Spain Set for World Cup Final Showdown

Defending champions Argentina face an unbeaten Spain side in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with Lionel Messi chasing back-to-back titles against Luis de la Fuente's dominant La Roja.

3 months ago

Argentina Beats England 2-1 to Set Up World Cup Final Against Spain

Two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sent Argentina past England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal, setting up a Sunday final against Spain in Atlanta.

3 months ago

Spain Books World Cup Final Spot With 2-0 Win Over France

Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 2010, and will face the winner of today's Argentina-England semifinal in Atlanta.

3 months ago

UAE Games 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi: Over 1,000 Special Olympics Athletes Champion Inclusion

The second edition of the UAE Games 2026 has officially launched at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together over 1,000 athletes of determination alongside international delegations for a historic celebration of inclusive sport.

4 months ago

Technology

AI, innovation, and the digital economy shaping the UAE and beyond

Dubai Ranks Second in BCG's Intelligent Cities Index

Dubai has ranked second among 61 cities worldwide in the Boston Consulting Group's inaugural Intelligent Cities Index, topping the list for AI adoption as the emirate accelerates investment in digital infrastructure.

1 month ago

UAE Targets 50% of Government Services to Run on Agentic AI

The UAE is working to transform half of all government sectors, operations and services into Agentic AI-powered models within two years, backed by a new federal technology platform and a nationwide training programme.

2 months ago

UAE Astronomy Centre Refutes Planetary Alignment Hype

The UAE's Astronomy Centre confirmed a solar eclipse, a Perseid meteor peak and a new moon were all real on August 12, but dismissed viral claims of a rare five-planet alignment as misinformation.

2 months ago

Abu Dhabi-Dubai High-Speed Rail Line Breaks Ground

Construction has commenced on a high-speed rail line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, cutting travel time between the two emirates from around 90 minutes to just 30 when the UAE's first such line opens in 2031.

2 months ago

UAE Thwarts Coordinated Cyberattacks on Aviation, Energy and Education Sectors

The UAE Cybersecurity Council says national teams detected and contained coordinated cyberattacks targeting the aviation, energy and education sectors on August 10, before any systems or services were compromised.

2 months ago

Entertainment

Culture, film, music, and the arts across the region

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Thai Rocker Nene Royal Storms Into America's Got Talent Final

1 month ago

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Phuket Teen Nene Royal Earns 4 Yeses on America's Got Talent

3 months ago

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Lucky Ali and Atif Aslam Headline Dubai's August Concert Season as Live Entertainment Gains Momentum

3 months ago

Economy

Markets, trade, and financial developments across the UAE and region

UAE Lab-Grown Diamond Trade Hits Record 76.9 Million Carats

Dubai's DMCC has launched a dedicated lab-grown diamond vertical after UAE trade in the sector surged 92% to a record 76.9 million carats in 2025, as the country positions itself as a global hub for synthetic diamonds.

1 month ago

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Market Cap Tops $762 Billion in H1

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange said its market capitalisation reached AED 2.8 trillion ($762.4 billion) at the end of June, as foreign investors drove a surge in new participation during the first half of 2026.

1 month ago

Abu Dhabi's XRG Enters Venezuela With Offshore Gas Licence

Adnoc's international energy arm XRG has entered Venezuela's energy sector, securing an equal-interest stake in the offshore Loran gas licence alongside bp and Qatar's UCC.

2 months ago

DIFC Surpasses 10,000 Active Companies for First Time as Dubai's Financial Hub Expands

Dubai International Financial Centre has crossed 10,000 active registered companies for the first time, with firms up 30 per cent year-on-year even as the wider Gulf economy weathered regional conflict earlier in 2026.

2 months ago