Sheikh Hamdan Visits Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as FZ1073 Investigation Continues
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in hospital on Saturday, praising his courage after the FZ1073 flight-deck incident. UAE prosecutors are still examining what happened aboard the Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, including whether it had any terror link.
UAE President Receives US Senator Joni Ernst as Both Sides Stress Strategic Ties
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received US Senator Joni Ernst in Abu Dhabi, with talks centred on UAE-US strategic cooperation, regional security and efforts for peace in the Middle East. The meeting comes amid heightened tension across the region.
Dubai Police Seize 2.3 Tonnes of Narcotics Worth Over AED 115 Million, Arrest 14
Dubai Police have arrested 14 members of an international network and intercepted 2.3 tonnes of narcotics worth more than AED 115 million, packed in 113 cartons. The suspects will face the judicial authorities.
flydubai FZ1073: UAE Hails Captain as Hero While Cockpit Attack Inquiry Continues
flydubai says all 172 people aboard FZ1073 are safe and the injured captain is back in the UAE. Anwar Gargash has called the cockpit assault a terrorist act and praised the pilot, while the UAE attorney-general's team examines whether terrorism was involved.
US and Iran Hold Quiet Talks in New York as Hormuz Deadlock Persists
Washington and Tehran are quietly engaging in New York in an effort to end seven months of conflict, sources say, but no breakthrough has emerged. The Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile remain the main obstacles.
Abu Dhabi Backs '15-Minute City' Vision With Dh240 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Abu Dhabi plans to invest Dh240 billion ($65.4 billion) over the next decade to build communities where residents can reach work, schools, healthcare and leisure within 15 minutes. Officials outlined the plans on the opening day of the LIVEX exhibition in the capital.
Dubai to Restrict Lorries on Sheikh Zayed Road and Key Routes From October 1
From Thursday, 1 October, Dubai will bar lorries from Sheikh Zayed Road between 6am and 10pm and from several other major roads at set peak times. The RTA and Dubai Police say the move will cut congestion and improve safety.
Etihad Rail Begins Dubai Passenger Service With First Train to Abu Dhabi
Etihad Rail's Dubai passenger service began on Wednesday, with the first train leaving Al Yalayis Station at 6.14am for Abu Dhabi. Tickets start at Dh39, the journey takes about 64 minutes, and the station links directly to the Dubai Metro Red Line.
Dubai Observes National Mourning as Leaders Pay Tribute to Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid
Dubai has entered a period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of Dubai's Ruler, with the nation's leadership gathering to offer condolences. The emirate's institutions continue essential operations while residents and officials reflect on his legacy.
UAE Bids Farewell to Summer as Equinox Ushers in Cooler, Wetter Autumn
The UAE officially enters autumn this week with the September equinox, and meteorologists say a strong El Niño pattern could bring above-average rainfall through to next spring. While daytime heat will linger into October, residents can expect noticeably cooler nights and more comfortable evenings in the weeks ahead.
UAE Condemns Houthi Attempt to Target Makkah with Drone, Reaffirms Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
The UAE has strongly condemned an attempted Houthi drone attack targeting Makkah al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, calling it a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to regional security. The statement, issued by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, follows a separate wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian areas earlier the same week and reflects deepening regional concern over esc
UAE Formally Joins Pacific Islands Forum as Strategic Partner, Opening New Trade and Climate Ties
The UAE has been formally recognised as a Strategic Partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, joining twelve other major global powers including the US, China and the EU. The status, confirmed at the Forum's Leaders' Meeting in Palau, is expected to open new opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation on climate resilience with Pacific Island nations.