Tracking politics for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Politics · Business & EconomyUS missile strikes reshape UAE security, insurance, and supply chains. What Dubai residents need to know about travel delays, price hikes, and employment.
Politics · LifestyleUAE security photography bans carry fines up to AED 500,000. Learn restricted locations, misinformation penalties, and essential compliance rules for residents and visitors.
Politics · Business & EconomyDrone strike causes fire near US Consulate in Dubai. Authorities quickly contained the blaze with no injuries. What residents need to know about the incident.
Politics · Business & EconomyIranian missiles and drones targeted UAE. Air defense systems achieving 92% interception. What this means for Dubai airport, ports, prices, and your daily life.
Business & Economy · PoliticsIran conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, hitting UAE expats with rising costs, shipping delays & job uncertainty. Fitch warns Gulf credit ratings at risk.
Politics · Business & EconomySheikh Abdullah meets French FM in Paris to discuss UAE-France strategic partnership and regional security following Iranian missile strikes on March 3.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE completes first passenger rail trial from Saudi border to Abu Dhabi. 900km network with 400-seat trains at 200km/h starts 2026. Emergency transport ready.
Politics · Business & EconomyHow UAE's proven air defense systems and transparent crisis management build genuine confidence among 9 million expatriates during regional tensions.
Energy · PoliticsDrone struck Fujairah oil facility but was intercepted. Fire controlled, operations resumed. Essential safety tips for UAE residents and business impact explained.