Saudi Arabia Beat UAE 2-0 to Win Arabian Gulf Cup Final in Jeddah
Two quick goals early in the match were enough for hosts Saudi Arabia to defeat the UAE 2-0 and lift the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in 22 years. President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Saudi Arabia and praised the sportsmanship shown by both teams.
UAE Sets Limits on Salt, Sugar and Fat in Packaged Foods, With Fines of Up to Dh500,000
The UAE has approved phased caps on salt, sugar and fat in packaged foods, covering both local and imported products. Companies that miss the targets face fines of up to Dh500,000, and every product must meet the final limits by the end of 2030.
Dubai Retail Unveils Skylight Mall: A 1.3 Million Sq Ft Shopping Destination Planned for Al Khail Road
Dubai Retail has announced Skylight Mall, a super-regional shopping and entertainment destination set to open in 2027 on Al Khail Road. The 1.3 million sq ft development will have more than 360 stores and will serve communities including JVT, Jumeirah Islands and The Springs.
Gulf Oil Exports Rebound as Brent Slips Below $100, but UAE Motorists and Markets Still Feel the Strain
Brent crude fell under $100 a barrel on Tuesday as data showed Middle East exports recovering toward pre-war levels, helped by pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Producers and analysts caution that stockpiles are thin and new attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia could reverse the improvement. In the UAE, petrol prices remain well above September levels.
US Approves $1 Billion Sale of Rocket Guidance Kits to the UAE
The US State Department has approved the proposed sale of up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance sections to the UAE, valued at $1 billion. The system turns unguided rockets into precision munitions, including against drones. The announcement came as Gulf states continue to face Iranian drone and missile threats.
Etisalat Returns: UAE Telecom Giant Drops the e& Name as It Marks 50 Years
The UAE's first telecom operator has told the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange it will move forward under its original Etisalat name, four years after adopting e&. The announcement coincides with the company's 50th anniversary and comes with free data and device offers for customers.
Flydubai FZ1073 Probe Widens to New Zealand and Australia as Co-Pilot's Background Comes Under Scrutiny
New Zealand police have confirmed the flydubai co-pilot at the centre of the FZ1073 investigation completed part of his flight training there in 2018 and 2019, while an Australian counterterrorism unit examines his links to that country. The UAE Attorney-General has said the co-pilot attempted a terrorist act on the 30 September flight. Authorities say motive and any wider connections are still be
UAE Flights Monday: Delays at DXB and Zayed as Airlines Adjust Schedules Amid Regional Tensions
Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports are open and running near normal, but delays and cancellations hit several routes on Monday morning. Some carriers are resuming UAE services while others have extended suspensions.
UAE Enters World's Top 25 Most Innovative Economies for the First Time
The UAE has climbed five places to 25th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, up from 30th last year. It ranks first worldwide in four indicators, including entrepreneurship policies and start-up financing.
UAE Petrol Prices Hit Their Highest Levels This Year as Brent Holds Above $100
UAE pump prices rose again on 1 October, the third straight monthly increase, with Super 98 now at Dh4.40 a litre. Brent crude is above $100 and a G7 stock release has only partly offset the Middle East supply risk.
Iran Says Hormuz Will Stay "Closed" Until the US Meets Seven Conditions — What It Means for the UAE
Iran's parliament speaker says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets seven conditions tied to a collapsed June agreement. Shipping data suggests traffic is still moving, but at reduced levels and under heavy risk, with consequences for UAE trade, fuel and travel.
Dubai Police Arrest 14 and Seize 2.3 Tonnes of Narcotics Worth Dh115 Million
Dubai Police have broken up a plan to distribute more than 2.3 tonnes of narcotic pills and other drugs, arresting 14 people linked to an overseas criminal network. The haul was packed in 113 cartons and valued at about Dh115 million.