Dubai Airports is processing more than 3,600 Hajj pilgrims this season, accounting for nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims. Departures run until 23 May, with returning pilgrims expected between 30 May and 2 June. Read more →

dubizzle Cars' April 2026 data shows the UAE's budget car segment surpassing 15 million pageviews with 13.8% monthly growth, while mid-tier vehicles posted the strongest percentage gain at 14.8%. Chinese brands are gaining ground quickly, and the luxury segment held steady at 7% growth. Read more →

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash has publicly warned Iran that efforts to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz or challenge UAE maritime sovereignty will fail. Writing on X, he said trust between Iran and its Arab neighbours can only be restored through responsible conduct, not slogans. Read more →

A Congressional Research Service report has tallied at least 42 US military aircraft lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, including an F-35A stealth fighter and 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones. The Pentagon has put the total cost of the Iran war at nearly $29 billion, with officials warning the figure may still rise. Read more →

Iraq's Ministerial Council for National Security has condemned drone attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia, pledging firm action against anyone found to have used Iraqi soil as a launch point. A joint investigative committee has been formed with both countries following a strike on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. Read more →

The UAE has launched four government-run AI agents covering procurement, tax auditing, customer support and IT, as part of a national push to automate 50 per cent of public services within two years. The deployment was announced at an Agentic AI retreat in Abu Dhabi attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and more than 400 senior officials. Read more →

Mohamed Alabbar has revealed Dubai Square Mall, a luxury retail development planned for Dubai Creek Harbour, sharing an architectural rendering on Instagram. The image shows a multi-level atrium with Islamic-inspired pointed arches, marble floors, and a central skylight. Read more →

A Tabby survey of 2,814 UAE parents finds 88% feel financial strain when school fees fall due, with half unable to pay upfront and nine in ten saying flexible payments would let their children take part in activities they currently skip. The fintech is now partnering with zenda to offer instalment plans through school payment systems. Read more →