Abu Dhabi Widens Holiday Home Market by Allowing Tenants to Apply Under New Regulations
Abu Dhabi has updated its holiday home framework to allow tenants with landlord consent to apply for short-term rental licences, not just property owners. The move mirrors a similar shift in Dubai and is expected to broaden the emirate's fast-growing short-term rental sector.
Dubai Approves Dh3.5 Billion Fourth Corridor: New 12-Lane Motorway to Link Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
Dubai's Crown Prince has approved an 80km, 12-lane motorway connecting Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The Dh3.5 billion first phase is expected to cut travel times by up to 60 percent once complete.
AWS Still Can't Restore Bahrain and UAE Cloud Facilities Six Months After Iranian Strikes
Amazon Web Services confirmed it remains unable to restore full service to its Bahrain region and one of its three UAE availability zones, more than six months after Iranian drone and missile strikes caused structural damage during the early phase of the regional conflict.
Saudi Arabia Declares Mecca Security a 'Red Line' After Intercepting Houthi Drone
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to declare the safety of Islam's holiest sites a "red line." The Houthis denied targeting the city, as the incident deepens an already volatile regional security picture.
Al Ain Host Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in AFC Champions League Elite Opener at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
UAE Pro League champions Al Ain welcome Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr tonight at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in the opening match of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite. Al Nassr arrive in strong domestic form, while Al Ain look to make home advantage count.
UAE Cricket Team Cruises to Six-Wicket Win Over Malaysia to Take Series Lead
The UAE cricket team opened its tour of Malaysia in style, chasing down a target of 145 with six wickets and 19 balls to spare in the first T20I at Kuala Lumpur's Bayuemas Oval. All-rounder Khuzaima Tanveer starred with both bat and ball to claim the player-of-the-match award.
UAE Flights Face Fresh Delays and Cancellations Today as Regional Tensions Persist
Travelers passing through Dubai and Abu Dhabi are facing another day of mixed flight operations, with selective delays and cancellations continuing across major UAE carriers. While both major airports remain fully operational, airlines are urging passengers to check their status before heading out.
UAE Doctors Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Unlock Why Cancer Treatments Work for Some Patients but Not Others
Cancer specialists in the UAE are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to explain why patients with seemingly identical diagnoses respond so differently to the same treatments. The push reflects a broader national effort to fold AI into everyday clinical decision-making and move closer to truly personalized cancer care.
Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai, Betting on AI and Innovation to Power Tourism Recovery
The 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market opened in Dubai on Monday, bringing together thousands of tourism leaders under the theme "Travel 2040." This year's event places unprecedented emphasis on artificial intelligence and digital tools as the industry works to rebuild confidence after months of regional disruption.
Houthis Claim Major Missile-and-Drone Attack on Saudi Air Base as Gulf States Condemn Escalation
Yemen's Houthi movement says it launched a large missile and drone assault on a major Saudi air base in the kingdom's south, marking a sharp escalation in the group's confrontation with Riyadh. Arab and Gulf governments, including the UAE, have condemned the strike as a violation of Saudi sovereignty, while the wider region braces for further fallout.
Nafis Overhaul: What Emirati Private-Sector Workers Need to Know as New Rules Take Effect
A set of significant changes to the UAE's Nafis programme has come into effect this month, gradually reducing salary support for higher earners, suspending support for those paid below the Dh6,000 minimum wage threshold, and introducing a new Dh600 monthly allowance for each eligible child of Emirati private-sector employees.
Dubai Braces for 25,000 Cybersecurity Experts as GISEC Global Returns Next Week
GISEC Global, the Middle East and Africa's largest cybersecurity gathering, returns to Dubai Exhibition Centre next week, bringing together more than 25,000 information security professionals, CISOs and government leaders from over 180 countries for three days of talks, live cyber drills and product showcases.