Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League Player of the Season after equalling the all-time assist record with 20 in a single campaign. The Manchester United captain also scored eight goals and created more chances than any other player in the division. Read more →

More than 40 airlines are operating at full capacity out of Dubai International, the airport said, with carriers spanning the Gulf, South Asia, Africa, and Central Asia. Emirates and flydubai anchor the network, which the airport says makes DXB one of the most connected hubs in the world. Read more →

The UAE Consulate in Houston has urged Emirati nationals in Texas to follow local authority guidance as heavy rain and potential flooding threaten the state. Citizens were asked to register with the Tawajudi overseas tracking service and given emergency contact numbers. Read more →

Fitch has affirmed the UAE's sovereign credit rating at AA- with a stable outlook, pointing to a projected fiscal surplus of 4.5% of GDP in 2026 and Abu Dhabi's sovereign net foreign assets of around 164% of UAE GDP. The agency said the rating reflects resilience against regional geopolitical pressures. Read more →

The UAE Ministry of Finance has completed its May 2026 T-bond auction, raising AED 1.1bn against AED 4.74bn in bids — a cover ratio of 4.3 times. It is the third successful issuance since regional tensions escalated, bringing total issuances to AED 3.3bn. Read more →

UAE Diplomatic Adviser Anwar Gargash has put the odds of a US-Iran agreement on the Strait of Hormuz at 50/50, warning that renewed conflict would deepen regional instability. He said Iran's nuclear programme has become the UAE's single biggest strategic concern. Read more →

Rechitta, an AI-powered communication tool, has been launched for Dubai's real estate sector. It aims to enhance speed, consistency, and transparency for developers, brokers, and buyers by providing real-time information and market insights, streamlining engagement and transactions. Read more →

Parkin will phase out cash payments at Dubai parking meters from 1 June, the company announced. Nol card, app-based, and SMS payment options remain available as the emirate advances its cashless strategy. Read more →