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
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
Ryan Reynolds to speak at LIVEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi
Hollywood actor, producer and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds is heading to Abu Dhabi as one of the headline speakers at LIVEX 2026, a new international event focused on the future of
Sulaiman Abdulrahman wins UAE’s first athletics medal at 2026 Asian Games
Emirati sprinter Sulaiman Abdulrahman has won the UAE’s first athletics medal at the 2026 Asian Games, taking silver in the men’s 400 metres after one of the strongest performances of
Haider Ali: From Pakistani shopkeeper to UAE cricket star
When Haider Ali arrived in Dubai in 2022, he had just 10 Pakistani rupees in his pocket. Four years later, he is representing the UAE on the international cricket stage,
Lewis Hamilton backs Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as F1 season finale
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his support for Formula One’s planned return to the Middle East, saying he hopes the 2026 season will conclude with races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi