Tracking politics for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Politics · EnergyUAE secures IMO resolution condemning Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade and cryptocurrency toll system. What this diplomatic win means for shipping and fuel costs.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE reduces monthly salary subsidies for Emiratis in private firms from September 2026. New AED 6,000 minimum wage and stricter Emiratisation penalties explained.
Technology · PoliticsEU's Digital Identity Wallet app launches 2026 for age verification as member states implement teen social media limits. What expat families in UAE need to know.
Politics · Business & EconomyIndonesian medical team reinforces UAE floating hospital in Al Arish. Learn how this deployment strengthens healthcare access for Palestinian patients from Gaza.
Politics · EnergyUN appoints mediator as UAE emerges as key broker in Gulf crisis. Hormuz blockade impacts fuel costs, shipping, and daily life for UAE residents. Full analysis.
PoliticsIndonesian healthcare professionals join UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish to enhance medical capacity for Gaza crisis response through international cooperation.
Business & Economy · PoliticsDr. Al Zaabi's WHO recognition unlocks expanded insurance coverage and improved therapy access for families across the Northern Emirates.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE passport now grants visa-free access to 187 countries, climbing from 5th to 2nd place globally. Discover what this historic achievement means for Emirati nationals and UAE-based businesses.
Business & Economy · PoliticsDiscover how UAE's new civil procedures law speeds up inheritance and commercial disputes. Learn appeal rules, AED 500K cassation thresholds, and what expatriates must know now.