The UAE government has achieved historic milestones, establishing an inspiring development model for government work during the last 20 years under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
The Kingdom of Bahrain has begun its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2026-2027 with Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York joining the council.
As the world welcomed the dawn of 2026, celebrations unfolded across regions and time zones, uniting cities in a shared moment of renewal.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has increased the minimum wage for Emiratis employed in the private sector to AED6,000 per month, effective January 1.
Visit Qatar has announced the Middle East debut of FuelFest, the world-renowned automotive and entertainment festival, which will take place in Doha on January 23 at Katara South Parking.
The committee responsible for setting and monitoring petroleum product prices in Bahrain has set new fuel prices in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia has seen a year-on-year decline in the unemployment rate, which reached 7.5% among Saudis in the third quarter of 2025, down 0.3 percentage points compared with the same period in 2024, said a General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) report.
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will serve as a global platform for scientific discovery and a bridge between the planet's ancient past and its sustainable future, said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a generous reward of AED26 million ($7.08 million) for the clubs in Sharjah that excelled in sports during the 2024-2025 season.
The 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will bring together a line-up of local and international speakers, including ministers, heads of authorities and institutions, and senior executives from leading global companies.
