Dubai's tourism sector has clawed back to its strongest footing since February, with nearly 7 million visitors through August and hotel occupancy almost doubling since the spring.
A clean sweep of 2026's global rankings — the world's strongest passport, the world's safest city, and the Arab world's happiest country — adds up to one of the stronger soft-power years the UAE has had.
The UAE Space Agency has shown off the spacecraft for an eight-year journey past seven asteroids, the latest marker of a space programme that has gone from a standing start to a serious regional power in under two decades.
Dubai Princess Mahra has become engaged to rapper French Montana after a Paris Fashion Week proposal just one year after divorcing her first husband in a viral Instagram post and the couple have since been seen together in Dubai and abroad as they prepare for their second marriages.
The Dubai Future Foundation’s sweeping Megatrends 2025 report unveils a provocative map of near-future disruptions from quantum materials to AI personhood and planetary regeneration all converging into a decade poised to redefine everything.
Pakistan and the U.S. are entering a new phase of cooperation with talks focused on digital assets and blockchain regulation following their recent trade deal, as Islamabad positions itself as a Web3 leader in South Asia and aligns with Washington's new crypto framework.
The UAE ranked 10th globally in FDI for 2024, attracting a record Dhs167.6bn as it leads the MENA region and expands digital and clean energy sectors.
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed's meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Rahim Yar Khan explored deeper bilateral ties and potential investment avenues, reflecting a shared vision for economic collaboration.
Emirates Airline faces setbacks from Boeing 777X delays, turning to Airbus A350s to drive its next phase of global expansion and growth.
Dubai’s RTA raises Salik tolls and parking fees in 2025, aiming to ease traffic and enhance urban mobility with strategic tariff adjustments.
