UAE travellers are favouring international travel for Eid Al-Adha, with Indian Ocean and European destinations leading demand. The Maldives, Thailand, Greece, France, and Mauritius are among the most booked locations, according to dnata Travel.
Based on the confirmed legal sighting of the crescent moon, the UAE Council for Fatwa announced that Monday, 18th May, will mark the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, while Wednesday, 27th May, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha in the UAE.
The World Nuclear Association (WNA) has condemned a drone attack near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, calling for stronger protection of civilian energy infrastructure under international law.
The Saudi Supreme Court has announced the sighting of the crescent moon in the kingdom marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah for the year. Based on the legal sighting of the crescent moon, the Court declared May 27 as the first day of Eid Al Adha which will be celebrated across the Middle East.
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) on Friday announced a net revenue of AED273.4 million from continuing operations in Q1 2026, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 3.0 percent, while delivering improved profitability.
Thailand and the UAE are strengthening cooperation in 2026, with tourism a key driver of growth. Around 160,000–170,000 UAE visitors travel to Thailand annually, with rising demand, stronger connectivity, and expanding economic and people-to-people ties.
The UAE's energy major ADNOC has announced two strategic collaboration agreements with Indian partners, reinforcing the strong and expanding UAE‑India energy partnership.
India and the UAE have signed seven agreements spanning energy, defence, infrastructure and shipping during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to UAE, the first stop of his five‑nation tour. Giving fresh impetus to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the UAE has announced $5 billion investments in India.
The UAE-India partnership creates a huge opportunity for investors and business community of both the countries as bilateral trade will double from $100 billion to $200 billion in just seven years, said experts at a key summit in Dubai. The Indian economy is set to exceed $30 trillion by 2047 – when the country turns 100.
UAE-based National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) has reported solid results for the first-quarter with a revenue of AED486 million ($132.3 million) and a net profit of AED78 million ($21.2 million) for the three-month period. Its operational performance and cash generation remained resilient for Q1.
