Tracking politics for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE completes 23rd Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, releasing 410 captives in May 2026. How Abu Dhabi's neutral diplomacy strengthens its regional hub status.
Politics · Business & EconomyBahrain arrests 41 suspected Iranian operatives in major security sweep. Discover how counterintelligence operations affect UAE expats, investors, and cross-border business.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour tours Istanbul's SAHA EXPO 2026, reviewing cutting-edge defense technology as UAE pavilion showcases national military capabilities.
Politics · TechnologyDubai warehouse fire contained with no injuries. Why official sources matter and what UAE residents should know during periods of heightened regional alert.
Business & Economy · PoliticsStarting May 15, 2026, Abu Dhabi bans delivery motorcycles from high-speed roads. Expect potential delays and surcharges. Learn how the ban affects your orders.
Politics · LifestyleCatholic Bishop endorses Dubai's faith management model. How the CDA's structured worship system delivers 95% resident satisfaction for expatriates living in UAE.
Business & Economy · PoliticsRegional airspace restrictions disrupted Dubai flights for 2 months. Learn how it raised food prices, ticket costs, and triggered job cuts for UAE residents.
PoliticsUAE Ministry of Interior launches child protection training for Bahrain law enforcement. Program covers cybercrime investigation, forensic interviewing, and cross-border case protocols.
Business & Economy · PoliticsMajor arms trafficking case opens in Abu Dhabi. 13 individuals and 6 UAE companies face charges. Compliance alert for businesses and travel ban updates for residents.