Decision is part of the kingdom’s ongoing efforts to streamline pilgrimage procedures Residents of GCC countries, not just citizens, are now eligible to perform Umrah using multiple types of visas.

Attacks branded a breach of international law and a threat to regional stability Add as a preferred source on Google The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone ...

Regulator orders forensic lookback into transactions linked to firms cited by US Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE reviewed the issued statement of yesterday by the U.S. authorities regarding ...

Police say the truck lost control after sudden congestion caused by earlier road accident When the truck reached the congestion, its driver lost control and the load of steel coils became dislodged.

US condemns Israeli raid as escalation amid Syria talks and Golan occupation dispute Add as a preferred source on Google ...

AI-powered Red Carpet service cuts immigration clearance to just 3.4 seconds More than 9.4 million travellers benefited from Dubai’s integrated Smart Travel ecosystem in the first half of 2026. GDRFA ...

Abu Dhabi-based unit will bring together about 20 AI, data and cybersecurity specialists The task force will focus on integrating AI into intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure and ...

Move aims to reduce congestion, enhance mobility for Hajj 2026 The initiative is designed to improve infrastructure and service quality at the holy sites, easing congestion and reducing physical ...

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with the Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia (unseen) in Moscow on August 26, 2026.

Convective clouds may bring light to moderate rain, becoming heavy at times on Saturday Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has issued an alert for convective clouds and rainfall ...

CIAL said it made efforts to assist and support affected passengers during disruptions Dubai: Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has advised passengers booked on SpiceJet flights to check their ...

Ministry of Defense affirms that it is on high alert, readiness to deal with any threats Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Friday that air defenses engaged 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise ...