Dubai

Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.

The sun sets behind the Doha skyline on August 4, 2026.
An Air Canada Airbus A319 departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Toronto with the High Roller Ferris wheel in the background on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027

 The bear market in crypto erased $2 trillion in market value and led to several bankruptcies among crypto firms like Celsius, Voyager Digital and Three Arrows Capital, among others.

US targets UAE-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion scheme

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Dubai skyline, with Burj Khalifa visible in the center, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 6, 2026.

Dubai denies reports of explosions as Iran claims US struck in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island


Hair transplant clinics in Dubai: Treatments, techniques, and top providers

Considering a hair transplant in Dubai? Discover leading clinics, modern FUE and DHI techniques, treatment benefits, and essential tips to help you make an informed decision about hair restoration.

Hair transplants in Dubai offer natural, minimally invasive results at top clinics, boosting confidence.

Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East

The extension comes amid concerns over escalation between Iran and the US, which continues to affect aviation activity in the Middle East. 

Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2026.

The repricing of Iran: Why the Persian Gulf’s economic future runs through Tehran - opinion

Dubai became a genuine destination for vacationers as well as for professionals making decisions about where to plan their lives. Saudi Arabia embarked on its own lofty ambitions with Vision 2030.

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Three Indian citizens wounded in Iranian drone attack on UAE oil facility

Earlier on Monday, the UAE Defense Ministry announced it had intercepted three missiles, with a fourth missile falling into the sea.

Smoke from a reported rocket interception is seen in the sky over Abu Dhabi on February 28, 2026.

Dubai, Israel, and the impact of the Iran war on hospitality

As regional tensions escalated into direct confrontation with Iran, the impact on Dubai’s tourism sector, so beloved by Israeli travelers, was almost immediate.

DUBAI’S SKYLINE of hotels.

El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights

El Al will resume flights to Boston, London Luton, Tivat (Montenegro), Krakow (Poland), Marseille (France), Sofia (Bulgaria), Paphos (Cyprus), Rhodes, and Thessaloniki (both in Greece).

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

How ActionAI’s Miriam Haart is shaping the future of reliable AI

Miriam Haart, CEO of ActionAI, delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and her company’s mission to create reliable, mission-critical AI solutions.

Miriam Haart: The future of AI and the evolution of technology.

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.

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

On Saturday, a drone fell in Iraq's Majnoon oil field, but did not explode, according to the country's Defense Ministry.

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.

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

Dubai isn’t a very walkable city. In fact, Google Maps will often tell you it’s just not possible to get from point A to point B on foot.

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