Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai, Betting on AI and Innovation to Power Tourism Recovery
The 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market opened in Dubai on Monday, bringing together thousands of tourism leaders under the theme "Travel 2040." This year's event places unprecedented emphasis on artificial intelligence and digital tools as the industry works to rebuild confidence after months of regional disruption.
Houthis Claim Major Missile-and-Drone Attack on Saudi Air Base as Gulf States Condemn Escalation
Yemen's Houthi movement says it launched a large missile and drone assault on a major Saudi air base in the kingdom's south, marking a sharp escalation in the group's confrontation with Riyadh. Arab and Gulf governments, including the UAE, have condemned the strike as a violation of Saudi sovereignty, while the wider region braces for further fallout.
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.
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.