President Trump announced on Truth Social that US forces are actively striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran's alleged sea mine attempts and a missile attack on a US base in Jordan. Trump warned of a far larger strike if Iran retaliates. Read more →

Dubai-founded independent magazine YUNG has appointed Farah Kreidieh, former Editor in Chief of Marie Claire Arabia, to lead its editorial operations from September 2026. Founder Sandra Yeghiazarian steps back from day-to-day editorial to focus on business growth and new divisions. Read more →

Dubai's RTA has teamed up with Europcar to give nol Travel cardholders discounts of up to 40% on car rentals, effective from 1 September 2026 for one year. The offer applies across Europcar's 140-country network, extending the card's value well beyond Dubai's public transport system. Read more →

Sovereign PPG Corporate Services is urging GCC employers to look beyond recruitment when managing Gen Z talent, citing financial wellbeing, career development and leadership planning as factors that shape where younger workers build their careers. People Operations Director Nina Pacic says companies that treat this as part of a wider growth strategy will be better placed as the generation moves into senior roles. Read more →

Ibn Battuta Mall is hosting daily indoor walk and run sessions through 15 September as part of the Dubai Mallathon, a Sheikh Hamdan-launched citywide fitness initiative. A flagship race on 30 August features competitive timing, medals for winners, and retailer prizes for finishers. Read more →

EasyStaff CEO Vitalii Mikhailov says client task volume from the UAE nearly doubled year-on-year in 2025, placing the country third in the platform's global turnover rankings. Demand concentrates in software engineering, fintech, and media, with AI accelerating cross-border hiring and making operational reliability the defining competitive advantage through 2030. Read more →

Careem is offering 20% cashback, capped at AED 30, on food orders placed through any delivery app in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain between 1 and 7 September. Users on competing platforms can claim the credit by DMing a screenshot of their order to Careem's Instagram account. Read more →

The UAE Ministry of Finance has set a minimum excise price of AED 1 per millilitre for liquids used in electronic smoking devices, effective September 2026. The move extends price floor rules to the vaping category for the first time, closing a gap with how conventional tobacco is treated under the country's excise regime. Read more →