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TechnologyFBI Unveils New Cyber Strategy as US Treasury Targets China-Linked Criminal Networks
The FBI has introduced a new cybersecurity strategy to counter domestic and international threats, while the US Treasury issued sanctions against a China-linked online illicit marketplace.
PoliticsSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Calls for UAE Government to Achieve Global Excellence
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid urged government teams to strive for global excellence and set ambitious new priorities during the annual New Government Season Meeting.
CultureGerman International School Abu Dhabi Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Exchange and Education
The German International School Abu Dhabi marks its golden anniversary, celebrating 50 years of fostering cultural ties and education between the UAE and Germany.
EconomyDubai Prepares for a Massive Year-End Event Season Following Conflict Disruptions
Dubai is gearing up to host over 100 exhibitions in the final four months of the year, reviving its bustling events calendar following earlier disruptions.
TechnologyUAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Represents Arab World at High-Stakes Paris Space Summit
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi attended the International Space Summit in Paris, highlighting the Emirates' growing influence and commitment to international cooperation in the global space sector.
PoliticsFormer Watchdog Officials Confirm Sudan Armed Forces Deployed Chemical Weapons
Former OPCW officials have reinforced previous reports detailing the use of chemical weapons by the Sudan Armed Forces between 2024 and 2025. Witnesses and investigators are urging the international community to launch a formal probe into the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
EconomyROX Launches UAE Production as Abu Dhabi Manufacturing Hub Aims for 300,000 Vehicles by 2030
ROX has begun manufacturing vehicles at its advanced AI facility in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, targeting an annual production capacity of 300,000 units by 2030.
PoliticsUAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arrives in Berlin to Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Germany
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has arrived in Berlin for a state visit to deepen economic, energy, and diplomatic cooperation with Germany.
MiscellaneousWhy the UN's New World Map Resolution Falls Short Despite Good Intentions
While the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to support a resolution encouraging more accurate world maps, drafting flaws and a lack of evidence for broader claims leave the initiative open to valid criticism.
EconomyDubai Holding Awards Record Dh5 Billion Construction Deal to Chinese Firm for New Headquarters and Residences
Dubai Holding has awarded a record Dh5 billion construction contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East to build its new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers.
MiscellaneousIndian Friends Living in Ajman Share Life-Changing $1 Million Dubai Duty Free Win
An Indian expatriate living in Ajman and sharing accommodation with 17 friends has won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free draw after pooling their money for months.
CultureSharjah's Historic Coastal Sites Earn Spot on Unesco World Heritage Tentative List
Three historic coastal locations in Sharjah have been added to Unesco's Tentative List for World Heritage, highlighting more than two millennia of maritime and trade history.
PoliticsSweden Offers Foreign-Born Residents $37,000 to Leave Amid Major Migration Crackdown
Sweden is offering foreign-born residents $37,000 to return to their home countries as part of a stringent new migration policy, sparking both political support and widespread concern.
PoliticsTanker War 2.0: US and Iran Ship Attacks Escalate Global Strains
The US and Iran are escalating a dangerous maritime conflict that is increasingly targeting commercial shipping and threatening global energy markets, mirroring the Tanker War of the 1980s.
CultureFinding Forever in the Emirates: How German Families Put Down Roots in the UAE
German families who relocated to the UAE for short-term work assignments share their experiences of building lasting lives, finding community, and calling Abu Dhabi home.
TechnologyPower Grids Go Digital: How AI and Smart Technology Are Transforming the Energy Workforce
In a recent Business Extra podcast, Schneider Electric executive Walid Sheta discusses how artificial intelligence and smart grids are transforming the skills required by the modern energy workforce.
Breaking NewsDeadly Ammunition Depot Blast Rocks Syria's Idlib Countryside
An explosion at a temporary ammunition storage facility near Sarmada in Syria's Idlib province has resulted in multiple casualties and ongoing rescue challenges.
EconomyDubai Real Estate Shifts Focus Toward Mid-Range Properties Amid Growing Investor Demand
Dubai's real estate market is shifting its focus from ultra-luxury properties toward mid-range homes priced between Dh1 million and Dh2 million, driven by cautious and selective investors.
EconomyDubai's Azizi Developments Expands into Sharjah with Massive Dh30 Billion Mixed-Use Project
Dubai-based Azizi Developments is expanding into Sharjah with the launch of Azizi Florence, a Dh30 billion mixed-use project featuring thousands of homes and a massive central park.
PoliticsMiliband Defends UK-Israel Security Ties Amid Diplomatic Backlash Over West Bank Sanctions
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has expressed confidence that intelligence co-operation with Israel will endure despite severe diplomatic retaliation over UK sanctions on West Bank settlements.
Breaking NewsUK Airports Face Ongoing Travel Chaos Following Major Air Traffic Control Glitch
UK airports face extended travel disruption following a major air traffic control technical issue that grounded hundreds of flights and sparked calls for leadership resignations.
EconomyWizz Air Announces Major Return to Abu Dhabi and Dubai with 12 New Routes
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced its return to Abu Dhabi and Dubai with 12 new routes and 49 weekly flights, following the closure of its UAE-based wing last year.
PoliticsUN Warns Escalating Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Threaten to Widen Regional Conflict
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia risk widening the conflict and undermining peace efforts, following strikes that injured 73 civilians.
EconomyMiddle East Economic Might Crucial to Belt and Road Initiative, Says Hong Kong Leader John Lee
Hong Kong chief executive John Lee highlighted the vital role of Middle Eastern economic power in the Belt and Road Initiative during the annual summit, as leaders push for expanded regional co-operation and diversification.