Sheikh Khaled and King Abdullah launch $2.3 billion Jordan railway project
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Jordan’s King Abdullah II have launched a $2.3 billion railway project that will connect the Port of Aqaba with some of
Alexander Volkanovski returns to Abu Dhabi as UFC champion — and a changed man
Alexander Volkanovski is returning to Abu Dhabi as UFC featherweight champion, but the fighter arriving at Etihad Arena this month says he is no longer defined entirely by what happens
UAE strengthens technology partnership with United States
The UAE is expanding its technology partnership with the United States, with a senior Emirati delegation holding meetings in Washington focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space, quantum computing and other
UAE’s MBR Explorer enters final testing ahead of 2028 asteroid mission
The UAE’s MBR Explorer mission has entered a crucial new phase, with its locally developed asteroid probe completing vibration testing and moving into final thermal trials ahead of a planned
UAE launches first locally built commercial satellite into orbit
The UAE has reached a new milestone in its space ambitions with the successful launch of Altair-1, the first commercial satellite designed, assembled and tested entirely in the country. Built in
Sheikh Hamdan visits flydubai pilot praised for courage after FZ1073 attack
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has visited flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured while protecting passengers during a mid-air cockpit attack on flight FZ1073. The Crown
Fadhel Al Ali appointed chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank
Fadhel Abdulbaqi Al Ali has been appointed chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank, taking the helm of the UAE’s largest Islamic lender as it continues expanding its international presence and financial
Dubai launches secure marketplace for million-dirham number plates
Dubai’s premium number plate market is getting a new digital platform designed to make buying and selling high-value plates more secure, transparent and efficient. The new app, Mazal, is set to
Patrick Reed set for Dubai showdown with Rory McIlroy
Patrick Reed has confirmed he will compete at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai this November, setting up a high-profile battle with Rory McIlroy for the 2026 Race to
UAE wins record six medals in one day at Asian Games
The UAE celebrated its most successful single day in Asian Games history after winning six medals, including three golds, at the 2026 Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The record-breaking haul was led by