Gulf Crisis: Rising Fuel Costs, Freight Surcharges and Flight Disruptions Hit UAE Daily Life

The US-Iran standoff drives up fuel prices, utility surcharges, and shipping costs across the UAE, while major airports manage regional route suspensions.

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Gulf Crisis: Rising Fuel Costs, Freight Surcharges and Flight Disruptions Hit UAE Daily Life

Airports and ports remain operational under strict security protocols, but escalating maritime risks in Hormuz and Bab Al Mandab are ...

Dubai

‘Dubai-it’: Sheikh Mohammed Launches Drive Defining Dubai’s Culture of Speed and Excellence

Mohammad Al Gergawi says the initiative embodies the emirate's philosophy of turning ambitious concepts into world-class reality in record time ...

The UAE space sector accelerates commercial expansion under National Space Strategy 2031, deploying $1B funds, satellite manufacturing, and deep space exploration.

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UAE Space Sector Pivots to High-Yield Commercial Economy Under Updated 2031 National Strategy

Abu Dhabi anchors multibillion-dollar manufacturing, sovereign R&D funds, and cross-border orbital infrastructure to turn space technology into core industrial revenue. ...

Overnight visitor arrivals from Asia to the GCC surged 161% to 164.8 million in 2025. ATM 2026 panel shows how visa waivers and cashless tools fueled the travel corridor boom.

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Industry experts speaking at ATM 2026 say accessible, seamless, visa-free travel could make Asia-GCC corridor next great growth engine

Travel leaders examined the increasing importance and long-term growth potential of the Asia-GCC corridor at ATM 2026 Number of overnight ...

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed leads delegation in Munich as UAE and Germany sign 30 strategic pacts spanning energy, aviation, logistics, and food security.

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UAE, Germany Ink 30 Strategic Pacts in Munich to Bolster Trade and Investment Ties

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit anchors major private-sector deals spanning clean energy, transport, aviation, and food security, including agreements ...

Investment forms part of a wider €40 billion economic agreement with Germany covering artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and clean energy

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UAE Commits €10 Billion to Bavaria as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Concludes Munich Talks

Investment forms part of a wider €40 billion economic agreement with Germany covering artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and clean energy ...

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sign a €40B investment deal, 29 corporate pacts, and establish a bilateral Strategic Dialogue.

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UAE Pledges €40 Billion Investment in Germany During Landmark State Visit to Berlin

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Chancellor Friedrich Merz establish a strategic dialogue, sign 29 commercial deals, and condemn regional ...

Saudi Tourism Authority officials and international travel executives at the opening of WTM Spotlight Riyadh

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On behalf of H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, STA CEO officially opens inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh

WTM Spotlight Riyadh officially opens at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), marking the launch of a new ...

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Tourism Ministry Named Strategic Partner for Inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh

Landmark three-day trade exhibition aims to draw 6,500 industry professionals and 150 international buyers as Kingdom targets 150 million annual ...

Spot gold jumped 0.5% to $4,409.97 while US futures rose to $4,455.30 as a weaker dollar and falling bond yields lifted precious metals. Read the market report.

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Gold Rebounds Above $4,400 as Dollar Retreats and Treasury Yields Soften

Bullion shakes off a one-month low while silver, platinum, and palladium track parallel morning advances LONDON / DUBAI — September ...

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Gulf Crisis: Rising Fuel Costs, Freight Surcharges and Flight Disruptions Hit UAE Daily Life

‘Dubai-it’: Sheikh Mohammed Launches Drive Defining Dubai’s Culture of Speed and Excellence

UAE Space Sector Pivots to High-Yield Commercial Economy Under Updated 2031 National Strategy

Industry experts speaking at ATM 2026 say accessible, seamless, visa-free travel could make Asia-GCC corridor next great growth engine

UAE, Germany Ink 30 Strategic Pacts in Munich to Bolster Trade and Investment Ties

UAE Commits €10 Billion to Bavaria as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Concludes Munich Talks

UAE Pledges €40 Billion Investment in Germany During Landmark State Visit to Berlin

On behalf of H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, STA CEO officially opens inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh

Saudi Tourism Ministry Named Strategic Partner for Inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh

Gold Rebounds Above $4,400 as Dollar Retreats and Treasury Yields Soften

Pentagon Prepares Combat Options for Potential Strikes on Iran as Trump Weighs Escalation

Nana Patekar, Celebrated Veteran of Indian Cinema, Dies at 75 in Goa

Dubai GDRFA Prepares for Major Government Service Transformation Announced by Sheikh Mohammed

UAE Pushes for Gulf Industrial Integration and AI Adoption at Landmark Bahrain GCC Meetings

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