Dubai

Debris fall in Dubai marina after aerial interception, one killed by shrapnel in Abu Dhabi

This follows an incident in Bahrain late Friday night where debris from intercepted Iranian drones damaged several houses in Sitra, with four people sustaining minor injuries.

Smoke billows from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport as vehicles drive on a highway in Dubai on March 16, 2026.
FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.

Drone, missile attacks escalate across Gulf, target key energy sites

THE BURJ KHALIFA, the tallest structure in the world at 830 meters, towers over the Dubai skyline.

How to get by in Dubai: What to do when your cruise is stranded by war

Dubai Chocolate.

Achva introduces exclusive halva inspired by Dubai sweets


UAE approves new $9.9 billion fund to encourage foreign investment, Dubai Sheikh announces

"We want the world to know, the United Arab Emirates welcomes you, and it will provide the best environment for your investments," said Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

 Aerial View of Dubai

Airbus signs 150-jet deal with flydubai worth $24 billion

"It's an exciting step for expanding and diversifying our fleet," flydubai Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum told a news conference.

The logos of 'flydubai' and 'Emirates' feature on displays at the Dubai Airshow, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025.

How to find luxury car rental Dubai deals: 5 unexpected strategies

Discover 5 surprising strategies to get the best luxury car rental deals in Dubai, using timing, loyalty perks, and insider tips to enjoy premium cars for less on your next trip.

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Israel wins gold and silver at World Championships in jiu-jitsu and sambo

Two young Israeli fighters also made their senior debuts: Yanai Kadosh (19) and Vladi Polotsky (19), both from the Otzma Bat Yam club.

 Israeli jiu-jitsu gold medalist Omri Haviv at Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dubai Airshow bans Israeli defense firms after ‘technical review’

Prior to the announcement industry sources told Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post that they did not expect to attend the airshow

 Dubai

The Taliban bans women’s books - and too many Afghans applaud - opinion

Thinking naively that Afghans living in Dubai would be either refugees or have wised up - I asked one what he thinks of the Taliban. His answer? "Wonderful."

THE BLUE Mosque in Kabul.

Two suspects arrested after smuggling 80,000 cigarettes disguised as tissues

The two suspects, 31 and 32 years old, reportedly smuggled the cigarettes from Dubai, evading taxes estimated at about NIS 20 million.

Two suspects arrested after smuggling 80,000 cigarettes disguised as tissues.

Flight carrying 80 Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia due to medical emergency

The Israeli was transferred to a local hospital for medical treatment, according to N12.

Flydubai plane.

UAE's Hili Forum receibes almost 1,000 participants, looks at changing global order

These kinds of gatherings are important because they bring together people from the region and the world to discuss what may come next in the Middle East and the global order.

A bird sits on a boat with the flag of United Arab Emirates seen behind, during a heatwave in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 31, 2025.

US Embassy in UAE urges US nat'ls to avoid locations affiliated with Judaism, Israel

As of Wednesday, the State Dept. urged US travelers to the UAE to exercise increased caution due to the threat of terrorism and missile or drone attacks.

US President Donald Trump visits the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue at the Abrahamic Family House during his visit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.