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Maktoum bin Mohammed: Emirati global finance roles reflect UAE leadership's forward-looking vision

Maktoum bin Mohammed: Emirati global finance roles reflect UAE leadership's forward-looking vision

Ali Alhosani: From UAE institutions to leading the Arab Group at the IMF

Ali Alhosani: From UAE institutions to leading the Arab Group at the IMF

7 cybersecurity tips from Dubai Police to protect yourself online, and how to report if something goes wrong

7 cybersecurity tips from Dubai Police to protect yourself online, and how to report if something goes wrong

Want to change your car’s colour in Dubai? You need this permit first – here’s how to apply for Dh120

Want to change your car’s colour in Dubai? You need this permit first – here’s how to apply for Dh120

Dubai rents are falling for new tenants but rising for those renewing: What 2026 data shows

Dubai rents are falling for new tenants but rising for those renewing: What 2026 data shows

‘I wanted to build a higher tower’: How Italian engineer Giovanni Zara Dubai-it with an AI-powered dream

‘I wanted to build a higher tower’: How Italian engineer Giovanni Zara Dubai-it with an AI-powered dream

Next edition of Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders set for 12–14 October 2027

Dubai Police uncovers fake driving licence scheme exploiting international exchange agreements

Dubai Police Cyber Guardian challenge: Find 10 hidden threats on eCrime Hub and win from Friday to Sunday

UAE weather: Rain forecast for the next five days, starting this afternoon in Fujairah and Kalba

British entrepreneur Simon Squibb won $1 million at a Dubai summit - now he's helping other people's dreams come true

Abu Dhabi court dismisses employee’s AED448,353 claim over forged cheques

He clicked a fake link on X and lost $803,000 in crypto - Dubai court traced it and ordered $468,332 back

He clicked a fake link on X and lost $803,000 in crypto - Dubai court traced it and ordered $468,332 back

Zayed International Airport launches Condor daily, year-round Berlin–Abu Dhabi flights

Zayed International Airport launches Condor daily, year-round Berlin–Abu Dhabi flights

GDMO explores cooperation with Shenzhen News Group

GDMO explores cooperation with Shenzhen News Group

Emaar’s Alabbar: Non-payments spiked during the regional conflict, but hotel occupancy is now remarkably strong

Emaar’s Alabbar: Non-payments spiked during the regional conflict, but hotel occupancy is now remarkably strong

Astronomers discover first green star: White Dwarf WD J1330+6435 turns green after eating planet debris

Astronomers discover first green star: White Dwarf WD J1330+6435 turns green after eating planet debris

Watch: Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028

Watch: Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028

Latest News

Magnitude 1.6 earthquake recorded off coast of Dibba Al Fujairah

Magnitude 1.6 earthquake recorded off coast of Dibba Al Fujairah

UAE rain warning: Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to slow down, stay away from wadis and put the phone down

UAE rain warning: Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to slow down, stay away from wadis and put the phone down

UAE at UN Security Council: Calls for full Gaza ceasefire plan, condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

UAE at UN Security Council: Calls for full Gaza ceasefire plan, condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Umm Al Quwain winter camping permits 2026-27: Applications open October 19-30

Umm Al Quwain winter camping permits 2026-27: Applications open October 19-30

Etihad Rail pedestrian bridge opens: Al Yalayis station now connects to Dubai Metro in 5 minutes

Etihad Rail pedestrian bridge opens: Al Yalayis station now connects to Dubai Metro in 5 minutes

UAE ranks third in the world for lifestyle in 2026, and tops every country on tax

UAE ranks third in the world for lifestyle in 2026, and tops every country on tax

Ali Alhosani: From UAE institutions to leading the Arab Group at the IMF

Ali Alhosani: From UAE institutions to leading the Arab Group at the IMF

Maktoum bin Mohammed: Emirati global finance roles reflect UAE leadership's forward-looking vision

Maktoum bin Mohammed: Emirati global finance roles reflect UAE leadership's forward-looking vision

UAE

Magnitude 1.6 earthquake recorded off coast of Dibba Al Fujairah

Magnitude 1.6 earthquake recorded off coast of Dibba Al Fujairah

UAE rain warning: Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to slow down, stay away from wadis and put the phone down

UAE rain warning: Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to slow down, stay away from wadis and put the phone down

Umm Al Quwain winter camping permits 2026-27: Applications open October 19-30

Umm Al Quwain winter camping permits 2026-27: Applications open October 19-30

Etihad Rail pedestrian bridge opens: Al Yalayis station now connects to Dubai Metro in 5 minutes

Etihad Rail pedestrian bridge opens: Al Yalayis station now connects to Dubai Metro in 5 minutes

World

UAE at UN Security Council: Calls for full Gaza ceasefire plan, condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

UAE at UN Security Council: Calls for full Gaza ceasefire plan, condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Astronomers discover first green star: White Dwarf WD J1330+6435 turns green after eating planet debris

Astronomers discover first green star: White Dwarf WD J1330+6435 turns green after eating planet debris

Security stepped up in India's capital for 'cockroach' movement rally

Security stepped up in India's capital for 'cockroach' movement rally

GCC General Secretariat announces rescheduling of GCC-EU Summit

GCC General Secretariat announces rescheduling of GCC-EU Summit

Business

Zayed International Airport launches Condor daily, year-round Berlin–Abu Dhabi flights

Zayed International Airport launches Condor daily, year-round Berlin–Abu Dhabi flights

Dubai Chambers signs four MoUs with Chinese chambers

Dubai Chambers signs four MoUs with Chinese chambers

Watch: Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028

Watch: Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028

Reliance breaks silence on Musk, says Jio awaits same clearances as Starlink

Reliance breaks silence on Musk, says Jio awaits same clearances as Starlink

Technology

MBRCLD launches AI-powered Dubai Leadership Coach for government employees

MBRCLD launches AI-powered Dubai Leadership Coach for government employees

Mars rover Perseverance sets record for longest drive on another world

Mars rover Perseverance sets record for longest drive on another world

Can hackers really hack your fridge? The risks of connected devices

Can hackers really hack your fridge? The risks of connected devices

UAE space sector spending rises 27.1% to AED 5.52 billion in 2025

UAE space sector spending rises 27.1% to AED 5.52 billion in 2025

Sports

Morgan Rogers: Chelsea’s relentless Numbers Man

Morgan Rogers: Chelsea’s relentless Numbers Man

UAE Chess Federation, Mubadala Foundation sign partnership to develop chess talent

UAE Chess Federation, Mubadala Foundation sign partnership to develop chess talent

Asian Tour postpones Saudi International after Riyadh attacks

Asian Tour postpones Saudi International after Riyadh attacks

Fifty days to go until Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Fifty days to go until Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Health

Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill wins EU drug regulator's backing

Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill wins EU drug regulator's backing

Dubai Health Board reviews progress on Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital and new Diabetes Center

Dubai Health Board reviews progress on Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital and new Diabetes Center

Dubai health facilities rise 7% to 5,931 in first half of 2026 as sector records continued growth

Dubai health facilities rise 7% to 5,931 in first half of 2026 as sector records continued growth

What is lung adenocarcinoma, the cancer diagnosed in Pope Leo?

What is lung adenocarcinoma, the cancer diagnosed in Pope Leo?