UAE News
First Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai arrives in Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, September 30, 2026A new chapter in inter-emirate travel began on Wednesday, September 30, as Etihad Rail’s first scheduled passenger train from Dubai arrived in Abu Dhabi. The train departed Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates at 6:14am and arrived at Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi at around 7:18am, marking the official start of… Untitled
Pope warns against ‘losing humanity’ to AI
Sunday, September 27, 2026Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) at the start of his four-day visit to France. The pontiff cautioned against “losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines” in wide-ranging remarks to Church and state officials at the Élysée Palace, following an hour of talks with President Emmanuel… Untitled
Unique Persona opens a new beauty season in Dubai
Sunday, September 27, 2026On October 1st, 2026, Unique Persona will host The New Beauty Season, the brand’s flagship event for the 2026/2027 season, bringing together clients, partners and industry opinion leaders around a broader approach to beauty, where self-care becomes part of everyday life. The invitation-only evening will take place in an Elegant Chic setting and will introduce… Untitled
Where is global capital moving and why is the UAE in focus?
Thursday, September 24, 2026The global wealth landscape is entering a new phase. Traditional financial centers remain influential, but new destinations are emerging where investment opportunities, talent, technology and quality of life converge. Capital is no longer simply moving from one market to another. Increasingly, it is flowing toward ecosystems that combine growth opportunities, stability, infrastructure and a clear… Untitled
Miral Destinations signs 30 MoUs at Arabian Travel Market 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral and one-stop destination partner for Yas Island, signed 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The signings represent a significant step forward in Miral Destinations’ commitment to delivering world-class guest experience. Together, the partnerships will address different stages of the guest journey – from discovery… Untitled
Eddy Tannous, COO of Rotana: Growing with Agility
Tuesday, September 22, 2026As Rotana continues to expand across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and international markets, the challenge for hotel operators is increasingly about balancing scale with agility. For Eddy Tannous, COO of Rotana, that means giving hotel teams greater authority to respond to guests, while maintaining the standards that define the brand. With more than 100 hotels… Untitled
Dubai hosts Russia’s Parliamentary Elections as nearly 1,800 Russians vote
Monday, September 21, 2026On September 20, Russian citizens living or staying in the United Arab Emirates had the opportunity to take part in Russia’s parliamentary elections. In Dubai, voting was held at Polling Station No. 8248 at Al Manara Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. According to the Consulate General of Russia in Dubai, nearly 1,800 people exercised their… Untitled
UAE launches ‘Visit UAE’ brand to unite seven emirates under one tourism identity
Friday, September 18, 2026Ministry of Economy and Tourism launches ‘Visit UAE’ identity & ‘UAE Grand Tour’ platform at Arabian Travel Market 2026 The UAE has launched its first unified national tourism brand, “Visit UAE”, bringing the seven emirates under a single federal tourism identity as the country seeks to strengthen its global appeal, attract more international visitors and… Untitled
UAE-Iran meeting offers path forward despite differences, says Anwar Gargash
Friday, September 18, 2026A meeting between the UAE and Iran in New Delhi has provided an important platform for the two countries to explore a path forward despite continuing differences, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Gargash was referring to the September 12 meeting between Sheikh Khaled… Untitled
UAE interest rates rise to 3.9%: What it means for mortgages, loans and savings
Friday, September 18, 2026Interest rates are moving higher again in the UAE after the Central Bank raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%, following the US Federal Reserve’s first rate increase since 2023. The new UAE rate takes effect from Thursday, September 17, up from 3.65%. The impact depends on whether you already have a… Untitled
