UAE-Italy non-oil trade hit $7.04bln in H1 2025

DUBAI - Valerio Soldani, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE and Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Office in Dubai, emphasised that economic and trade relations between Italy and the United Arab Emirates are experiencing a very positive...

UAE Film Permit Simplifies Shooting Permissions for Global Filmmakers

Guest Post By UAE Film Permit Collaboration News 2025-10-01 UAE Film permit act as a bridge between the government and filmmakers, providing film permits in the UAE. Along with permits, we offer full production support transport, crew, equipment,...

UAE rail programme aims to generate $54bln benefits

The UAE's National Railway Programme aims at generating economic and developmental benefits of over AED200 billion ($54.46 billion), it was highlighted as the Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference opened today in Abu Dhabi. The Global Rail...

UAE Launches 4 New Visa Categories, Including One For AI Experts

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced several key amendments and additions to entry visa regulations on September 29, 2025 in a significant move to bolster the UAE’s position as a global hub for...

UAE expat bags Dh100,000 just a year after moving

Dubai: What started as casual conversation at a barbecue has turned into a life-changing Dh100,000 windfall for Richard Adam Sosnowski, an expat who has been in the UAE for barely a year. The Polish-born winner, who grew up in the US and spent...

UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail project nears completion - official

Construction of the 238-kilometre Hafeet Rail network linking Oman’s Sohar Port with Abu Dhabi is edging close to the finish line, Etihad Rail’s chief executive said on Tuesday. The cross-border project is being developed by Hafeet Rail, a joint...

UAE: Indian bartender in Dubai wins Big Ticket Jackpot after 8 years of trying

Shiju plans to share his Big Ticket winnings with 11 colleagues who’ve joined him in buying tickets for eight years/ Image: Big Ticket.ae After eight years of entering the Big Ticket draw without success, Shiju Muthathian Veettil, a 39-year-old...

UAE announces fuel prices: How much will a full tank cost in October 2025?

AutoData Middle East Releases H1 2025 Used Car Market Report for UAE and KSA

AutoData Middle East, a leading provider of automotive data solutions, has released its H1 2025 Used Car Market Report. The data provides in-depth insights into market performance across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia (KSA). This...

Atlys Offers UAE Travellers a seamless US Tourist Visa Application Experience

For UAE residents, applying for a US tourist visa has become an increasingly frustrating part of travel. Appointment slots are often unavailable for months, creating prolonged uncertainty that forces travellers to push back holidays. Atlys, a visa...

Tokayev holds talks with UAE Minister of State for Defense

Astana. October 1. KazTAG – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with UAE Minister of State for Defense Mohammed bin Mubarak Fadel Al-Mazrouei, reports Akorda. “President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received UAE Minister of State for...

DGCX to anchor UAE’s future in global gold trade

Dubai: The UAE’s removal from the FATF “grey list” on February 23, 2024 and the EU’s decision on July 9, 2025 to align its high-risk list accordingly - with the delisting taking effect on August 5, 2025 - signal that the country’s reforms are...

Pink Caravan launches 8 clinics across UAE for breast cancer care

Sharjah: Pink Caravan breast cancer clinics UAE have been introduced as part of the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) campaign to support early detection and awareness. The initiative has offered accessible screening services across the country,...

UAE President welcomes Armenia’s Minister of Internal Affairs

Conveying greetings from Armenian Leadership Her Excellency Arpine Sargsyan conveyed the greetings of His Excellency Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of Armenia, and extended his best wishes for the UAE’s continued prosperity and the advancement of...

UAE President meets Global Rail Conference delegation

Importance of the event During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr, His Highness highlighted the event’s vital role as a global platform for decision-makers, industry leaders, and experts to exchange insights, explore ideas, and advance the rail sector...

UAE introduces minimum salary requirement for visit visa sponsorship

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has made significant changes to its visit visa system, introducing four new visa categories and updating income requirements for residents sponsoring visitors. The revisions, announced by the Federal Authority for...

UAE authorities arrest South Sudanese political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay – family

Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 8 hours ago Activist and political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay - courtesy photo Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained South Sudanese activist and political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay under...

UAE-based VC Iliad Partners onboards Greek banks for second close of $50 mn fund

Christos Mastoras, founder and managing partner of Iliad Partners A UAE-based early-stage venture-capital fund Iliad Partners marked the second close of its $50 million-target (around Rs 444 crore) inaugural investment vehicle, securing...

Examining claim Trump accepted $2B bribe to sell highly sensitive AI chips to UAE, China

According to a rumor that circulated online in September 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump's administration sold hundreds of thousands of highly sensitive AI microchips to the United Arab Emirates in exchange for a $2 billion bribe to Trump. The...

UAE firm opens Chad’s first large solar plant

The 50MW solar PV plant is the first of its scale in the country and will provide clean electricity to about 274,000 homes Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled...