Dubai's retail sector is celebrating the 'Proud of UAE' campaign until May 21, featuring over 500 brands. This initiative highlights the nation's resilience and unity, offering shoppers mega sales, brand activations, and unique experiences across various malls and destinations. Read more →

UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash expressed distrust in unilateral Iranian arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz amid regional aggression. UN Secretary-General Guterres warned of global recession and increased poverty and hunger if disruptions occur. Iran's President criticised the US naval blockade, while the Pentagon sought funds for nuclear triad modernisation, citing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Read more →

Netflix has launched a new mobile experience, featuring a vertical video feed called Clips, in nine countries including the UK and US. This update aims to simplify discovery and decision-making for users on their phones, with a global rollout planned. Read more →

Dubai Taxi Company and Bolt have launched 'Bolt School', a new ride category for school commutes in Dubai, accessible via the Bolt app. This service, covering over 90% of Dubai schools at launch, offers pre-scheduled rides with a Safety PIN verification feature for enhanced security. It aims to meet parental demand for reliable school transport and supports Dubai's smart mobility goals. Read more →

Thirteen individuals and six UAE firms face trial for illicit arms trafficking, forgery, and money laundering. Prosecutors allege they planned to illegally transit ammunition to Port Sudan, using commercial fronts and laundered funds. The UAE authorities foiled the operation, seizing shipments and arresting suspects. Read more →

Oil prices have surged for a fourth consecutive month, reaching multi-year highs. This comes as the UAE announced its departure from OPEC, effective May 2026, citing national interests and a focus on domestic energy production and market stability. Read more →

Fujairah is adopting SFS Fisheries, a digital platform for tracking fish landings and verifying origin, following Sharjah's lead. This system, developed by Seafood Souq, uses QR codes and digital logbooks to provide real-time data on catch, enhancing transparency and efficiency in the UAE's fisheries sector. Read more →

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has imposed a travel ban on its nationals travelling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq due to regional developments. Citizens currently in these nations are urged to return immediately and contact the MoFA for assistance. Read more →