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
Tim Clark says Dubai will emerge stronger after overcoming challenges
Emirates president Sir Tim Clark believes Dubai will emerge “stronger and better” from its current challenges, predicting the city could become an international example of how to adapt, recover and
Tom Gruber: AI could make cities smarter without sacrificing privacy
Siri founder Tom Gruber believes the next generation of artificial intelligence could fundamentally change the way people interact with cities — helping residents access services, understand their rights and protect