UAE news | Latest Dubai and Abu Dhabi headlines | The National

The UAE will introduce a series of road regulations on January 1. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ten new UAE traffic rules for drivers in 2027

Latest road regulations tighten checks on delivery riders and limit time spent behind the wheel

Staged suicides and suspicious fires: How Dubai Police solve crimes

The flexible EMBA for ambitious business leaders with limited time to hit pause

The flexible EMBA for ambitious business leaders with limited time to hit pause

Offshore internet can expose oil and gas companies to attacks

ROX delivers first UAE-made ADAMAS vehicles, marking a new era of UAE automotive excellence

ROX delivers first UAE-made ADAMAS vehicles, marking a new era of UAE automotive excellence

Crucifer Academy turns kids into teachers with a new AI tool

'When I see a summit, I smile': Emirati teen on scaling peaks

More from this section

My Dubai Rent

The New Economy Programme 2026 will help young Arabs understand the shifts in labour markets caused by technology and sustainability. Photo: Fatima AL Marzooqi / The National.

AYC launches New Economy Programme to train 400 young Arabs in tech and business

AYC teams up with New Economy Academy to deliver online training in November

New traffic rules cap car ownership and set minimum age of 15 for e-scooters

Adipec: Welsh companies look to UAE for energy sector growth

UAE President meets Germany's energy and economy minister in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed meets Turkish intelligence chief in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed leads UAE Flag Day celebrations as schools honour national unity

Indian resident wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw

The UAE is celebrating its annual Flag Day on Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Why does the UAE celebrate Flag Day?

Occasion is marked across the Emirates, including in schools, businesses and government departments

More than 6,500 lose weight under Abu Dhabi health campaign

Emirates Red Crescent launches $3.4m winter aid campaign to help 300,000 people

Two teens to leave Riyadh hospital weeks after Houthi strike on airport killed father

Abu Dhabi menus to feature labels identifying healthier dishes

Dubai prepares for month-long UAE National Day festivities

Dubai delivery riders to be monitored by smart technology

Al Barsha Pond Park is the 'first flagship destination' for the Work from Park initiative. Chris Whiteoak / The National

01:17

Dubai launches workspaces in Al Barsha Pond Park

Workers can rent a desk for the day or a dedicated workspace

Deadly viruses continue to spread, IPPPR report finds

How to apply for Dubai tourist visa as application process eased

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dh9m drive to take government services to 'new levels'

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world

Culture Bites

Culture Bites

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE

Business Extra

Business Extra

The stories, companies, trends, tech, Innovation and leaders shaping your world

Most popular today

1

Iran war latest: Iranian general warns of Red Sea attacks if fighting resumes

2

Cartoon for November 5, 2026

3

Ten new UAE traffic laws for 2027: Driving limits to vehicle registration

4

UAE's new traffic rules to limit motorists who drive for a living to nine hours per day

5

UAE health ministry changes sick leave rules to cut paperwork

Newsletter

Middle East Today

Your indispensable round-up of the key developments in the region

Preview Sign up

More Newsletters