Around 20,000 seafarers remain trapped and unable to leave in and around the Strait of Hormuz, said International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.
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Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has entered into a strategic collaboration framework agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to set up a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
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The UAE has announced AED180 billion ($49.01 billion) in new industrial procurement opportunities in a national drive to localise more than 5,000 products across sectors critical to economic, food, and healthcare security.
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Several ships were hit by suspected Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and a UAE oil complex was set on fire. This follows the launch of Project Freedom by US military to end the blockade of the shipping route.
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The message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei comes as a recycled political narrative, built on repeating claims and falsehoods about the Arab Gulf states, in an attempt to impose a one-sided vision on a region undergoing major developmental and strategic transformations, writes Anwar Abdulrahman in a comment in the Gulf Daily News, our sister newspaper.
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The primary tunnelling works for the AED20.5 billion ($5.58 billion) Dubai Metro Blue Line project was launched on Sunday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely blocked by Iran, starting Monday.
Largest-ever edition of 'Make it in the Emirates' is set to open in Abu Dhabi featuring 1,200 exhibitors across 88,000 sq m area over four days in front of 120,000 visitors and a host of new features designed to help businesses tap into one of the world’s most dynamic industrial development stories.
Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third consecutive monthly increase, OPEC+ said in a statement.
Adnoc confirmed that it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, reflecting stronger economic openness and an improved business environment, data from the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) showed.
UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
Spirit Airlines, an American ultra low-cost airline headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, has announced that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
US President Donald Trump said he will soon review Iran's new 14-point proposal for peace, adding that he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.”
SaMoTer 2026, the triennial International Construction Equipment Exhibition, opens tomorrow at the Verona Exhibition Centre. For four days, Veronafiere will be the world capital of mechanisation in the construction industry thanks to attendance by top international brands in the sector.
Sohar Port and Freezone, in collaboration with Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, launched the Energy Efficiency Guideline for Industrial Buildings at Sohar Port and Freezone.
Saudi Arabia’s Sumou Real Estate has signed a 35-year-long lease agreement with Saudi Airlines Real Estate Development Company (SARED) for a 78,374 sq m land plot in Jeddah. As per the deal, Sumou will develop an integrated mixed-use project on the land, located in the southwestern corner of a master-planned area.
Around 20,000 seafarers remain trapped and unable to leave in and around the Strait of Hormuz, said International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.
The message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei comes as a recycled political narrative, built on repeating claims and falsehoods about the Arab Gulf states, in an attempt to impose a one-sided vision on a region undergoing major developmental and strategic transformations, writes Anwar Abdulrahman in a comment in the Gulf Daily News, our sister newspaper.
Mered, a leading real estate developer, has unveiled a floating sales gallery on the waters of Al Reem Island, created as an exclusive introduction to its waterfront project - Riviera Residences - in Abu Dhabi. A first-of-its-kind immersive venue, it signals a new chapter in experiential real estate in the UAE.
LIFEPharma, a USFDA approved pharmaceutical manufacturer and a part of VPS Health, has announced the establishment of a dedicated spin off biotech focused on end to end development of cell and gene therapies.
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research today announced the temporary transition to remote learning across all higher education institutions in the country, effective from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026.
Tanishq, a leading Indian jewellery brand and a TATA product, has announced the launch of its Festival of Exchange across the UAE. The campaign, headlined by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, offers zero per cent deduction on the exchange of old gold, across all its outlets in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday announced that Man Group, a London-listed alternative investment firm with approximately $228.7 billion in total assets under management, is proceeding with its commitment to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted its application for a Category 3A licence.
Sitecore, the global leader in AI-enabled digital experience software, has appointed Mohammed AlThaher as its new regional Vice President for Middle East and Africa. An industry veteran, he has over two decades of experience in large-scale digital transformations, digital marketing and more recently AI.
Nissan has announced the arrival of the new 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition in the Middle East, marking the regional debut of a special edition that celebrates the brand’s performance heritage.
Qatar Calendar has announced the return of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) in July under the slogan ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the US-Iran ceasefire is not over despite this week's attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US effort to guide vessels out of the strait is temporary and separate, he said.
