UAE shuts down 12 unlicensed worker recruitment offices in 2026, part of broader crackdown on illegal hiring practices.

Emirates launches installment flights in Kenya via mobile payments, boosting access to air travel.

Jason Derulo to headline 30th Dubai World Cup on March 28, 2026, at Meydan Racecourse, with concert included in all race tickets.

Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary honored as Global Quranic Personality 2026 for pioneering Quranic recitation and broadcasting.

The UAE launched the world’s first sovereign financial cloud to boost security, compliance, and digital finance leadership.

Etihad Rail launches UAE’s national passenger rail in 2026, linking 11 cities with fast, reliable service.

Marriott expanded rapidly in EMEA in 2025, adding 170 properties and 24,000 rooms, with strong growth in luxury, residences, and organic signings.

Taiwan ranks 2nd globally in entrepreneurship index, behind UAE, due to strong infrastructure and government support.

Irish citizens in UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait told to shelter as airspace closes and travel warnings expand.

Sharjah's 17th Art Criticism Award launches with theme "Architecture in Arab Visual Arts," promoting research on cultural identity.