Tracking politics for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · PoliticsLearn how Dubai's Police Eye app and victim support channels empower migrant workers with direct crime reporting access and comprehensive labor protections.
Politics · Business & EconomyMuslim Council of Elders issues statement on Cultural Diversity Day, positioning pluralism as defense against extremism. Details on Abu Dhabi-based initiatives shaping regional policy.
PoliticsUAE President Sheikh Mohamed pardons 1,413 inmates for Eid Al Adha 2026 and forgives all financial debts. Discover how this clemency affects expat families and eligibility.
Energy · PoliticsUS extends Russian oil sanctions waiver to June 17. How it affects UAE energy trading, regional fuel prices, and market stability through mid-year.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE and UK strengthen anti-money laundering enforcement with new compliance deadlines, crypto regulations, and personal liability for executives.
Energy · PoliticsDrone struck generator at Barakah Nuclear Plant in Abu Dhabi but all reactors operated normally. No radiation risk or service disruption for UAE residents.
Politics · EnergyUAE condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi airspace. Learn what these coordinated strikes mean for Gulf security and regional stability for residents.
Politics · Business & EconomyDiscover how UAE mediated 23 prisoner exchanges, freeing 7,100+ people. Learn why this neutral diplomacy matters for residents and the region's stability.
Politics · Business & EconomyUN warns Syria's recovery window closing as 2026 aid appeal reaches only 16% funding. Refugee returns strain systems while Israeli border tensions escalate.