Etihad Rail Adds Six Extra Weekend Trains Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai After Strong Demand
Etihad Rail has put six more services on the Abu Dhabi–Dubai route this weekend, adding more than 2,000 seats after early tickets sold quickly. The passenger network now links Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah.
UAE Petrol Prices Jump About 16% for October, Adding Pressure to Household Budgets
uel prices announced for October are around 16 per cent higher for petrol and about 12 per cent higher for diesel. Retail rates have risen more than 60 per cent since the regional war began on 28 February.
US–Iran Tensions Rise as Airlines Extend Dubai Flight Suspensions: What UAE Residents Should Know
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of a tougher response to any US or regional threat, while Washington sends more warships to the Middle East. Several international airlines have suspended Dubai services into late October or beyond.
Sheikh Hamdan Visits Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as FZ1073 Investigation Continues
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in hospital on Saturday, praising his courage after the FZ1073 flight-deck incident. UAE prosecutors are still examining what happened aboard the Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, including whether it had any terror link.
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Reaches Eight Medals at Asian Games as Asma Al Hosani Defends Title
Asma Al Hosani retained her 52kg title and Mahdi Al Awlaqi won the 77kg gold on Friday, with Amaar Al Hosani adding bronze. The UAE jiu-jitsu team's tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games stands at eight medals.
Global Food Week 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi on 6 October With India as Guest of Honour
Abu Dhabi hosts Global Food Week from 6 to 8 October at ADNEC, with India as Guest of Honour, a new Shop at the Show retail zone and summits on food security and agritech. Organisers expect a record 92 participating nations.
UAE President Receives US Senator Joni Ernst as Both Sides Stress Strategic Ties
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received US Senator Joni Ernst in Abu Dhabi, with talks centred on UAE-US strategic cooperation, regional security and efforts for peace in the Middle East. The meeting comes amid heightened tension across the region.
Dubai Police Seize 2.3 Tonnes of Narcotics Worth Over AED 115 Million, Arrest 14
Dubai Police have arrested 14 members of an international network and intercepted 2.3 tonnes of narcotics worth more than AED 115 million, packed in 113 cartons. The suspects will face the judicial authorities.
flydubai FZ1073: UAE Hails Captain as Hero While Cockpit Attack Inquiry Continues
flydubai says all 172 people aboard FZ1073 are safe and the injured captain is back in the UAE. Anwar Gargash has called the cockpit assault a terrorist act and praised the pilot, while the UAE attorney-general's team examines whether terrorism was involved.
US and Iran Hold Quiet Talks in New York as Hormuz Deadlock Persists
Washington and Tehran are quietly engaging in New York in an effort to end seven months of conflict, sources say, but no breakthrough has emerged. The Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile remain the main obstacles.
Abu Dhabi Backs '15-Minute City' Vision With Dh240 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Abu Dhabi plans to invest Dh240 billion ($65.4 billion) over the next decade to build communities where residents can reach work, schools, healthcare and leisure within 15 minutes. Officials outlined the plans on the opening day of the LIVEX exhibition in the capital.
Dubai to Restrict Lorries on Sheikh Zayed Road and Key Routes From October 1
From Thursday, 1 October, Dubai will bar lorries from Sheikh Zayed Road between 6am and 10pm and from several other major roads at set peak times. The RTA and Dubai Police say the move will cut congestion and improve safety.