Nafis Overhaul: What Emirati Private-Sector Workers Need to Know as New Rules Take Effect
A set of significant changes to the UAE's Nafis programme has come into effect this month, gradually reducing salary support for higher earners, suspending support for those paid below the Dh6,000 minimum wage threshold, and introducing a new Dh600 monthly allowance for each eligible child of Emirati private-sector employees.
John Cena, One Piece and Star Wars Stars Descend on Abu Dhabi as MEFCC 2026 Hits Its Final Weekend
The Middle East Film & Comic Con reaches its climactic final weekend at ADNEC Abu Dhabi today, with WWE superstar and Hollywood actor John Cena joining a star-studded guest list that includes One Piece's Mackenyu and Star Wars actor Joonas Suotamo, alongside a cosplay competition offering a Dh60,000 prize pool.
Dubai Braces for 25,000 Cybersecurity Experts as GISEC Global Returns Next Week
GISEC Global, the Middle East and Africa's largest cybersecurity gathering, returns to Dubai Exhibition Centre next week, bringing together more than 25,000 information security professionals, CISOs and government leaders from over 180 countries for three days of talks, live cyber drills and product showcases.
Etihad Rail's Dubai Station Set to Open September 30, Connecting the Capital in Under an Hour
Etihad Rail's passenger service will expand to Dubai on September 30, with a new Al Yalayis Station linking the emirate to Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City in roughly 57 minutes, as the UAE's national rail network enters its second major phase.
UAE's €40 Billion Investment Pledge in Germany Hailed as "Powerful Signal" by Chancellor Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has welcomed the UAE's newly announced €40 billion investment package, unveiled during President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's first state visit to Germany. The funds will target artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy, building on more than €34 billion already invested by the UAE in the country.
Sheikh Khaled Meets Modi at BRICS Summit as UAE Deepens India Ties Across AI, Defence and Energy
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders agreed to deepen cooperation across defence, artificial intelligence, space and energy, even as the summit grappled with divisions over the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Iran Threatens New "Restricted Zone" Beyond Strait of Hormuz, Raising Gulf Shipping Alarm
Iran plans a new restricted maritime zone beyond the Strait of Hormuz, threatening vessels as Gulf shipping falls and oil prices climb above $97 a barrel.