Tracking politics for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE completes 21st Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange, releasing 350 captives. How the Emirates became the conflict's most trusted mediator and what it means for the region.
Energy · PoliticsUS-Iran ceasefire fragile as Hormuz strait stays blocked. Oil near $126/barrel threatens UAE's LNG exports and raises fuel costs. What residents need to know.
Politics · LifestyleLearn how 379 mounted patrols protect Dubai's villa compounds, narrow lanes, and pedestrian zones where vehicles can't reach. Essential security info for residents.
Politics · Business & EconomyUS military staying near Iran indefinitely until compliance verified. Impact on UAE shipping routes, energy markets, business confidence, and what April 10 Islamabad talks mean.
Politics · TechnologyGreece bans social media for under-15s starting 2027. Discover how this impacts expatriate families, teenagers, and tech compliance across the UAE and Europe.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE strongly condemns attack on Kuwait's Basra consulate, invoking Vienna Convention protections. Iraq urged to investigate and prosecute perpetrators.
PoliticsMediterranean migrant crisis hits deadliest start in a decade with nearly 1,000 deaths. Explore rescue efforts, policy failures, and humanitarian implications.
Energy · PoliticsAbu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility suspended after defense debris caused fires and injuries. Two Emiratis and one Indian injured; operations halted pending assessment.
Politics · Business & EconomyAbu Dhabi arrests 375 for spreading false content. Forwarding unverified videos carries same penalties as creators: AED 200,000 fines and imprisonment for UAE residents.