Rains of varying intensity fell across several regions of the UAEfor the second consecutive day on Saturday.Al Madam area in Sharjah, Sa’a and Khatm Al Shiklah in Al Ain, as well as Mahafiz and Al Faya areas in the Central Region of Sharjah experienced rain, amid…
Aug 8 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of “acts of piracy”. State news agency WAM…
By Enas Alashray, Steve Holland and Nafisa EltahirCAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates…
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.A…
Dubai Police nabbed a motorcycle rider who appeared in a video clip moving at a speed exceeding 290 kilometres/h, performing dangerous stunts by riding on one wheel and weaving between vehicles in a clear disregard for traffic laws and the safety of others, according to…
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said Iran had targeted a tanker belonging to state-owned oil company ADNOC while it was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The foreign ministry in a statement condemned “the hostile Iranian attack that targeted a tanker belonging to ADNOC with…
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a 12 % increase in customs transactions conducted through digital platforms during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Customs clearance transactions accounted for 32 % of the total, representing an increase…
The UAE’s tourism sector is witnessing growing momentum during the summer 2026 season, driven by a diverse range of tourism experiences and cultural, heritage and entertainment events attracting visitors from within the country and abroad, supported by an integrated ecosystem combining advanced infrastructure, world-class facilities…
Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, visited the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security on Thursday (6th August), at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Customs and Port Security in Dubai.He was received…
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, continued their strong campaign at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, winning five medals, including three gold and two silver, in the Adult men’s competition on Friday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.The latest results take…