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Egypt has established a private free zone for the Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company in New Alamein, a Mediterranean city, to store and trade crude oil and petroleum products. The zone will cover approximately 738,000 square meters and will host facilities specialising …
The UAE has suspended all commercial and financial transactions with Iran, accusing it of firing ballistic missiles, a move that could severely impact Iran's economy given Dubai's role as a critical trade gateway.
The UAE is participating in the BRICS tourism ministers' meeting in India.
Capital.com plans to offer spot crypto services to clients in the UAE after its affiliate, Capital Vault, secured a virtual-asset license from the country's Capital Market Authority. UAE clients will be able to buy and hold actual crypto through the Capital.com app.
China and the UAE will hold a joint air force training exercise, 'Hawk Shield-2026', in Xinjiang and the UAE. The exercise aims to enhance the participating forces' combat capabilities and deepen the traditional friendship and practical cooperation between the two militar…
British activist Anas Altikriti questions UAE surveillance operation. He was served with an Osman notice by the London Metropolitan Police, but the police refused to tell him who threatened his life ten years ago.
Egypt's Housing Minister Randa al-Menshawy met with UAE's Modon Holding to review the progress of the Ras el Hekma development project. The project represents an important model of Egyptian-UAE development and investment cooperation.
The UAE's decision to cut economic ties with Iran has sparked a new round of pressure on Tehran. The US has welcomed the move, but Iran's leaders have vowed to resist.
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing the recent escalation in the region. The move comes after Iran fired rockets at the UAE for the first time in months, with two ballistic missiles detected by the UAE's defense…
The United Arab Emirates said that two ballistic missiles were fired toward the country from Iran, the Islamic Republic’s first known attack on the Gulf nation since May as the wider Middle East war continues unabated.
A prominent Emirati academic, Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, criticized Pakistan's economic and social conditions while questioning its opportunistic stance in regional defense pacts, sparking backlash.
Three UAE-based Indian skydivers, Jamsheer Thanalot, Abhishek Rawat, and Isha Raj, unfurled the Indian flag at 13,000 feet over Benghazi, Libya, as part of a mass skydive that set a Guinness World Record.
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi Investment Council have disclosed significant positions in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, with a combined stake of $763.7 million.
The UAE Cyber Security Council has successfully foiled advanced cyber attacks targeting the aviation, energy, and education sectors.
The tourism sector in the UAE is expected to experience significant growth, with revenue projected to reach $85 billion by 2036. This growth is driven by increasing visitor numbers, tourism expenditure, and investments, as well as the sector's contribution to the country'…
XRG, ADNOC's international investment arm, reported strong Q2 2026 financial results for its key chemical companies, Borouge International, Covestro, and Fertiglobe, underscoring a successful diversification strategy.
The UAE accused Iran of targeting a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz, even as both Iran and Oman suggested talks on administering the vital waterway were progressing.
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of striking a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz, drawing swift condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments.
The UAE accused Iran of targeting a state-owned ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran announced that talks with Oman regarding the strait's management are nearing their final stages.
The UAE strongly condemned the bombing of a bus in Germana, Syria, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people and injured several others. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of Syria.
ADNOC Buys 11 Supertankers for $1.3 Billion to Expand Export Fleet
ADNOC has acquired 11 supertankers for $1.3 billion to expand its export fleet, a move aimed at increasing its global market share.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed Gulf and Ukraine developments in a phone call, emphasizing the importance of quickly reaching agreements to normalize the situation.
UAE fund weighs $6.3 billion AI data center investment in Japan
The United Arab Emirates is considering investing as much as ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) to build an artificial intelligence data center in Japan, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Leaked emails reveal that Israel's Elbit Systems pitched advanced drones to the UAE following a Houthi missile and drone attack in 2022. The drones were valued at $154m, with additional upgrades bringing it up to $225m.
UAE Restarts Visit Visas for Pakistanis Through Registered Travel Agencies
The UAE has resumed issuing visit visas to Pakistani citizens applying through registered travel agencies, easing months of uncertainty for travelers. The development is expected to improve travel between Pakistan and the UAE, where around 1.8 million Pakistanis live and …
Emirates, the world's most profitable airline, has started accepting cryptocurrency payments for flights. The airline has partnered with Crypto.com to offer this service, which is currently available to eligible UAE residents.
New Pipelines Set To Ease Permian Natural Gas Glut
New pipelines are set to ease the Permian natural gas glut, according to Wood Mackenzie. The era of cheap U.S. natural gas may be coming to an end as LNG supply crisis pushes buyers toward coal and oil.
The UAE's non-oil trade increased by 13.1% year over year to 1.94 trillion dirhams ($527 billion) during the first six months of 2026, according to newly released figures.
Iran's IRGC missile strike on the UAE's Fujairah port has exposed the vulnerability of the UAE's oil strategy, sending a signal to the global oil market about the fragility of energy security in the region. The US protection failed to safeguard the tankers and the UAE's s…