UAE

A 60-year-old British man has been arrested in Dubai for filming Iranian missile strikes, highlighting the UAE's strict social media laws and national security policies.

Catherine Armecin Martin Mar 16, 2026

Iran's economic war targets banks, data centres and Gulf hubs, forcing investors to rethink risk as Dubai, UAE and Qatar face growing instability.

Audrey Liza M. Nolasco Mar 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump signalled doubts about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States as safety concerns rise and Iraq and the UAE emerge as possible replacements.

Corazon Victorino Mar 13, 2026

The UK's push to lead the AI race faces scrutiny after reports of missing investments and unbuilt datacentres, as breakthroughs reshape medicine and global alliances.

Corazon Victorino Mar 11, 2026

Iranian drone strikes on AWS data centres in the UAE and Bahrain are causing major disruptions to banking apps and delivery services, and exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Middle East.

Jim Manzon Mar 04, 2026

Spain's former monarch, Juan Carlos I, finds himself unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the broader impact of the crisis.

Corazon Victorino Mar 03, 2026

Iran's retaliatory strikes on the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar highlight Tehran's strategic message to Washington, emphasizing the risks of US influence in the Gulf.

Bernadette B. Tixon Mar 02, 2026

Kevin O'Leary's Dubai blood treatment gets viral claims that elites secretly filter their blood to live longer. Does science agree?

Tanmay Puri Jan 28, 2026

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio compared the emergence of several Middle East countries as major AI hubs with the rise of Silicon Valley as the global centre of technology.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 08, 2025

Tesla opens Cybertruck orders in the UAE with prices starting at AED 404,900 and deliveries set for early 2026 amid ongoing global recall issues.

Jomar Teves Nov 07, 2025

The UAE is emerging as a global fintech leader by combining innovation with a robust regulatory framework that positions compliance as a strategic advantage.

Armin Ordodary Oct 29, 2025

Ro Khanna criticises Trump's UAE AI data centre deal, suggesting it should be in the US. OpenAI may assist the UAE in a massive Dubai data centre, potentially the world's largest.

Vinay Patel May 20, 2025

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Denis van Jong Jan 28, 2025

A Northern Irish man faces Christmas in UAE jail after posting a negative Google review of his former Dubai employer.

Vinay Patel Dec 17, 2024

An Irish man faces years in a Dubai jail after sending a ninja emoji to an acquaintance who allegedly stole his belongings.

Vinay Patel Dec 04, 2024

A British teen faces a 20-year prison sentence in Dubai for a consensual relationship with a minor, highlighting the strict UAE laws on the age of consent.

Vinay Patel Nov 21, 2024

The Ongoing conflict in Gaza region is a multifaceted issue that has become an international issue that must be resolved.

Mar 29, 2024

Dubai is one of the most popular destinations in the world.

Sakshi Gupta Jun 28, 2023

A British tourist died after being "starved and beaten" by prison guards at a police station in Dubai, an inquest has ruled.

Sadhna Yadav Nov 09, 2022

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will be able to launch an investigation once they have analysed the videos.

Amanda Feb 19, 2021

Andy Murray also tested positive and was unable to fly to Australia along with the other participants.

Christine Caparras Jan 17, 2021

The woman fell from the window of the hotel in Dubai as her family claims she was a victim of domestic abuse.

Agrima Tikader Oct 07, 2020

The Emirates employee remains in prison even after drug tests came back negative.

Agrima Tikader Jul 06, 2020

A 32-year-old British tourist is being held in the UAE after 'brushing past woman' in a hotel lift who later died.

Nicole Rojas Feb 08, 2018

Guinness World Records certified that the world's longest zipline is the newly opened Jebel Jais Flight in Ras Al Khaimah, which is fighting to make a name in adventure tourism.

Charlotte Tobitt Feb 01, 2018

While the UAE claims two of its commercial aircraft were intercepted, Doha denies those allegations.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 16, 2018

Former Conservative Part candidate David Ballantine was incarcerated after a mix-up with a taxi driver in Dubai leading to the confiscation of his passport and a jail sentence.

IBT UK Contributor Nov 02, 2017

The public prosecutor said investigations revealed that the accused is the brother of the child's stepmother.

Karen Noronha Oct 24, 2017

Countries are working to boost ties in their bid to diminish Iran's growing influence in the Middle East.

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 15, 2017

Gulf News editor Francis Matthew has been in custody for almost a week.

IBT UK Contributor Jul 10, 2017