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Oil prices surged at the start of Asian trading on Monday. Gains were more than 2 percent | U.S. President Donald Trump also pointed to divisions within Iran’s leadership. He said this could speed up any outcome.

Dubai is upgrading its road network using artificial intelligence and big data | The Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 has wrapped up successfully in Al Ain | Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held high-level talks in Muscat with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq

U.S. President Donald Trump said the US will work with Lebanon to help it strengthen its security | Motorists in Abu Dhabi will soon see an expanded Darb toll network, with two new gates set to open on May 4, 2026, | After years of struggling to keep up in the AI race, Intel is starting to regain momentum.

Dubai’s Community Development Authority has signed an agreement with Louis Vuitton to boost career opportunities for Emiratis and People of Determination | H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai | The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has discussed ways to boost trade and investment with India’s private sector

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, delaying a planned US military strike | UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba has rejected claims that the UAE needs external financial support | Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has invited consultants to design a new Airport Express Line.

Schools in Dubai are not required to reduce fees if classes are delivered online, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority | Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department carried out more than 2,100 inspections in the first quarter of 2026. This included food outlets and health facilities | As regional tensions ease under a fragile ceasefire, UAE airlines are continuing to expand their global networks

Schools across the UAE have reopened today, with students returning to classrooms after more than a month | Dubai is introducing a new “work from park” concept, allowing people to work outdoors across the city | The UAE has strengthened its presence on the global financial stage during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, held in Washington from April 13 to 18

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai, has reviewed progress on Dubai’s first electric air taxi station, part of a wider network across key areas of the city | The UAE Space Agency has wrapped up its participation in the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado, strengthening global partnerships in the space sector | As schools across the UAE prepare to reopen on April 20, teachers are working to support students who may not return immediately.

Students across the UAE will return to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, the Ministry of Education announced | The UAE has been recognized as a leading global hub in artificial intelligence, according to a new report by Stanford University Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence | As tensions in the Arabian Gulf continue, the impact is spreading beyond the region. It is now affecting global agriculture

Nurseries in Dubai must complete mandatory orientation before welcoming children back | Dubai International Airport has ranked among the world’s busiest airports for international passenger traffic, handling over 95 million passengers in 2025 | Gulf economies are expected to rebound strongly after recent regional disruptions, with growth set to accelerate by 2027

Amid regional tensions and pressure on shipping routes, keeping supermarket shelves stocked has become a key challenge | The U.S. military says it will begin a blockade of Iranian ports at 10:00am ET today, raising tensions despite a temporary ceasefire | His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Beijing on an official visit to China

The UAE’s Ministry of Defense says the country’s airspace was free of threats for the first time in over 40 days | Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holidays, according to the Kremlin | The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has released its 2025 annual report

The United Arab Emirates says it is closely monitoring the ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump between the United States and Iran | The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Central Bank of Bahrain have signed a currency swap agreement between the UAE dirham and the Bahraini dinar | OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is gearing up for a U.S. IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to suspend bombing in Iran for two weeks | U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will help with shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz | US crude fell about 17 percent, dropping to roughly $94 a barrel, while Brent crude slipped slightly to around $109 | Major boards, including CBSE, British exam boards, and the IB, have called off exams, leaving many final-year students uncertain about their results

Abu Dhabi welcomed a record 27 million visitors in 2025. This reinforces its position as a top cultural and tourism hub | ADNOC Gas has confirmed all items approved at its Annual General Meeting | SpaceX was applying for approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its highly anticipated IPO.

Dubai Municipality will open 35 new parks this year, investing about Dh350 million | This follows last year's growth of about 0.2 percent | The UAE has entered the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest World Trade Organization report | Elon Musk’s company SpaceX, has filed for a confidential IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Dubai authorities are warning residents about a gold jewelry scam | The National Centre of Meteorology says today in the UAE, we will see partly cloudy | Consumer prices rose in South Korea by over 2 percent in March, driven mainly by higher oil prices

Dubai is investing in its future workforce through a major student scholarship initiative | The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to food security and stable markets | India is raising concerns over the safety of undersea internet cables running through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea

Rain is expected across parts of the UAE from March 31 through April 1 | UAE airlines are continuing to expand their global network | Fuel prices are rising worldwide | Reuters reports, Australia is taking steps to ease rising fuel costs | China has increased the limit on how much its investors can put into foreign markets

The Economic Integration Committee held its third meeting of 2026 | The weather in the UAE will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times | Heavy rain in the UAE has led to flooded homes and damaged vehicles | Delivery companies in the UAE have told riders they can go offline during heavy rains without consequences.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has installed flood barriers at metro stations. | Ajman has recorded its highest-value property sale at 185 million dirhams.  | Dubai authorities have denied viral social media claims about a property market collapse and mass evacuation.

Preparations are in full swing at Meydan Racecourse for the Dubai World Cup on March 28, with top horses getting ready for the big race | The UAE is currently experiencing the ‘Sarayat’ season — which according to Khaleej times is a transitional spring period marked by unstable weather | Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are intensifying, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator

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The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) | Students across the UAE have begun the third academic term. It starts with two weeks of online learning after the spring break | The UAE has assured that food supplies remain stable despite global uncertainties | Weather warnings and safety guidelines have been issued. Residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being urged to stay alert.

The UAE has confirmed that its national drug stockpile is secure | The UAE’s Moon-sighting Committee will meet after Maghreb today, to sight the Shawwal crescent, marking the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr | General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat announced today, that Eid Al Fitr prayers in the UAE will be held inside mosques only this year.

The UAE has announced the continuation of distance learning for schools | Manafie for Development and Investment has pledged 100 million dirhams. The fund will support orphans in the UAE | Air traffic operations have returned to normal across the UAE, the General Civil Aviation Authority announced.

A senior UAE minister has spoken out against Iran’s attacks on countries in the Gulf | GCC-Stat says GCC countries continue to strengthen their global position in the energy sector | Emirates says it is now operating a limited Dubai flight schedule | Airfares in the UAE and across the Gulf could rise by around 30 percent

Oil prices climbed after two fuel tankers were attacked in Iraqi waters, Reuters reported today | he war involving Iran could soon make shopping more expensive worldwide | Economy Middle East reports that 24 carat gold fell 4 dirhams to 619 dirhams.

The UAE has launched a new “residency renewal from home” service for expatriates | European airlines are extending flight suspensions to parts of the Middle East | Airfares could soon go up as airlines add new fuel charges | Gold prices slipped today as the US dollar strengthened and rising oil prices raised inflation concerns

Dubai’s Emirates airline says it will operate more than 100 flights to and from Dubai on the 5th and 6th of March | The UAE Central Bank says the country’s financial sector remains strong and stable despite regional tensions | Travelers stranded in the UAE due to regional airspace disruptions are now receiving free medical support.

Dubai authorities are asking hotels across the city to support guests stranded by regional airspace closures. | Some UAE residents are reconsidering their Eid Al Fitr travel plans | Most regular flights to and from the UAE remain suspended due to regional airspace disruptions, with only limited services operating

Airline tickets prices between Asia and Europe have soared as major Middle Eastern airport hubs remain closed amid the escalating U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran | Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are driving up oil shipping and insurance costs, putting pressure on UAE trade routes | State-owned energy company QatarEnergy has ceased production of liquefied natural gas and related products following a military offensive targeting its facilities.

The United Arab Emirates says its economy remains strong despite tensions in the region | UAE businesses have continued their operations as usual, placing worker safety as a top priority after a tense weekend | Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have temporarily lifted all truck restrictions across the emirate of Dubai until the evening of Wednesday, 4 March 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Arab Emirates | The Dubai Financial Services Authority has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai | Supermarkets across the UAE say there are no shortages of essential goods.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development has signed an agreement with food delivery platform Keeta. | Meta Platforms has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year deal with Google | Google has launched Nano Banana 2, the new version of its viral AI image tool

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will be held in Dubai from 4th to the 7th May | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced in Beijing that China will buy up to 120 aircraft from Airbus after talks with President Xi Jinping | Toyota is preparing a large sale of about $19 billion worth of its shares that are held by banks and insurance companies

Many expats in the United Arab Emirates are getting more for their money when sending funds home | Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced the first ever Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference. | Asian stock markets climbed today as investor confidence improved around artificial intelligence.

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence | Dubai’s rental market grew strongly in 2025, showing that the city’s real estate market is stable and growing rapidly | The Dubai International Financial Centre’s FinTech Summit is expanding outside the UAE for the first time

Emirates and Etihad Airways have cancelled more flights today between the UAE | Real estate experts say, Properties in Dubai that offer easier entry and exit | The European Union says it will not accept any increase in U.S. tariffs and wants Washington to respect last year’s trade deal | SpaceX has launched 53 satellites into orbit as part of its expanding Starlink network

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin | The UAE has ranked third worldwide in artificial intelligence adoption | Airfares from the UAE for the Eid Al Fitr holiday

The UAE’s Capital Management Authority (CMA) | Sharjah government delegation has concluded a two-day investment roadshow | Dubai’s commercial transport sector recorded growth of more than 40 percent in 2025 | The U.S. dollar edged higher after minutes from the Federal Reserve

Abu dhabi media office reported | Emirates NBD has approved cash dividends for 2025 | Exports from the Port of Los Angeles | YouTube says services have been restored after a brief global disruption.

The UAE and Bahrain have launched a pilot initiative designed to make air travel faster and smoother between the two countries | H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | Gold slipped below the $5,000-an-ounce mark in thin trading

Gulf news FAHR announces official working hours for Ramadan Mon–Thu | Applied Materials has agreed to pay a $252 million settlement to the U.S.| UAE warns retailers: No price hikes during Ramadan

The UAE’s Emirates Health platform is showcasing key projects at the World Health Expo 2026 in Dubai | The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism will impose fines on retailers who raise prices during Ramadan. | Applied Materials has agreed to pay a $252 million settlement to the U.S. Department of Commerce for illegally exporting U.S

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai | The UAE could launch commercial 6G mobile services within the next three years | LuLu has opened its first-ever LuLu Daily store at an ADNOC Distribution location

Dubai welcomed around 20 million international overnight visitors in 2025 | The UAE’s industrial exports reached a record AED262 billion in 2025 | Gulf News reported this morning that Dubai’s daytime population is nearing 6 million 

France will participate with 98 companies at the World Health Expo Dubai 2026 | The UAE Food Bank has launched “Preserving the Blessing in Our Neighborhood.” | Japan may tap foreign reserves, says Finance Minister

Emirates Red Crescent and the Republic of Fiji | Across much of the United States, last week’s snowstorms | Bitcoin fell below $70,000 on Thursday, the lowest level since November 2024 | Yahoo Finance report says, Despite the spike, experts say the overall labor market remains steady

The Boring Company and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority have partnered to build the Dubai Loop | Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a renewable energy | Google parent Alphabet reported strong quarterly earnings, with revenue up 18%