Good morning from The National on May 8, 2026.
Here are the latest developments in the Emirates:
A committee has been set up to document Iran's acts of aggression and crimes against the UAE.
The group, chaired by Attorney General Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, will record and monitor “Iranian acts of aggression, international crimes and the damages resulting from them, which affected the territory of the UAE, its citizens, visitors and residents”.
The UAE government described the committee as an institutional mechanism that consolidates documentation, turning collected records into a structured legal archive.
The committee is also authorised to seek assistance from national and international experts in its mission to create a comprehensive national record. Read the full story here
It comes as:
- US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night.
- UAE air defences engaged with drone and missile threats from Iran on Friday morning.
- Get live updates on the Iran war via our live blog here
Emirates to offer 20-week bonus after posting record profit
Emirates will offer a 20-week bonus to eligible employees after it posted a record profit for the past financial year.
It was the fourth year in a row of record profits for the airline, despite disruption in the last month of the 12-month period due to the Iran war. Emirates reported profit after tax of Dh19.7 billion ($5.4 billion), up more than 3 per cent for the year that ended in March 2026, it said on Thursday.
Revenue rose 2 per cent to Dh130.9 billion during the year, as the airline “strategically” used its capacity to serve surging demand across markets.
Read all about it here
Dubai's mega airport to connect with Etihad Rail and transform UAE travel
Rapidly evolving urban transport networks look set to make the expanding Dubai World Central the most connected airport in the world.
New connections by road, rail and air will offer increased options for passengers travelling to and from Dubai, as the UAE looks to re-establish itself as a prime tourist destination.
Despite two months of disruption due to the war in Iran and attacks on UAE airports, plans to transform DWC into one of the world’s busiest transport centres are unaffected.
Read more about it from Nick Webster here
Fact of the day
Adnoc Distribution, the UAE's largest fuel and convenience retailer, is “optimistic” about higher fuel demand despite recent price increases as a result of higher oil costs, its chief executive has said. Read the full story here
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