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The International Monetary Fund will assess any potential changes to Lebanon's bank resolution law to ensure they are consistent with international standards, the multilateral organisation's spokeswoman said on Thursday.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has imposed a Dh401,000 ($109,200) fine on wealth management services firm Vault Wealth for conducting transactions without authorisation.

This week’s incident involving a flydubai aircraft forced to divert to Saudi Arabia has highlighted the potential risks of “insider attacks” by a crew member.

For decades, we told people that if they wanted to succeed in a global economy, they needed to speak English.

DP World is exploring two major port and economic zone projects in Nigeria spanning 10,000 hectares and expected to create 50,000 jobs, as the Dubai-based ports operator seeks to expand its investment in Africa.

Alex Eala will have to settle for a second consecutive Asian Games bronze medal after the top seed lost to Wang Xiyu in the women's singles semi-finals in Nagoya on Thursday.

Schools in Dubai are being given specific guidelines on the use of AI in classrooms, which are expected to come into effect next year.

The UAE’s Capital Market Authority is no longer simply a “watchdog” of financial markets but an enabler of economic activity, working alongside regulators in Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s financial free zones to support the country’s broader economic development…

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed changes to bereavement leave for employees of the Sharjah government and universities in the emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening family ties.

Q Mobility and Parkin will manage smart parking facilities across Etihad Rail’s passenger station network.

The Pakistani owner of an arms supplier and his companies have been placed under sanctions by the US for allegedly providing weapons to Iran.

Syria has unveiled a vision for an underwater museum off the coast of Latakia that combines the country's heritage and contemporary art, marine tourism and environmental regeneration – and military equipment left over from the war.

Egyptian police have arrested six members of an online platform who are accused of spreading false news and having links to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

The first phase of the Dh2.85 billion ($776 million) Mid-Island Parkway road project will be completed in 2027, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport has announced.

Eurazeo, a European asset manager with €40 billion ($45.2 billion) in assets under management, has opened an office in Abu Dhabi's ADGM as the Paris-listed group looks to strengthen its presence in the region.

A book reconstructing the Syrian revolution through the lives of six people in the northern city of Manbij has been shortlisted for the 2026 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.

Israel warned Britain about a pending operation by Iran-sponsored agents at a major US airbase in the UK, the country’s President has claimed.

On a well-lit stage at Manarat Al Saadiyat, a single white plastic chair sits beneath the lights.

Footballer Ivan Toney appeared in court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to assault over an alleged incident at a London nightclub.

Wellness technology once meant counting steps and keeping an eye on your heart rate.

The powerful Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group has denied an understanding was reached with Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi regarding the disarmament of militias, hours after the departure of US troops from the country.

The Dutch government plans to impose a capital gains levy from 2028, after dropping plans for a much-criticised wealth tax.

The UAE will witness a showdown between Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed for the Race to Dubai crown after the latter confirmed his participation in the DP World Tour Championship.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran's UN delegation to leave the country after indirect talks on ending the war stalled, but Tehran denied its diplomats left ahead of schedule.

Flydubai has suspended flights to and from Israel while the UAE investigates a security incident that forced flight FZ 1073 to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

The UAE picked up six medals, including three golds on Thursday, the country's biggest haul on a single day at any Asian Games.

The UAE picked up three gold medals at the Asian Games on Thursday, with Khaled Al Shehhi, Ahmed Andeez and Balqees Abdulla claiming titles.

The UAE's attorney general has ordered an investigation into the mid-flight altercation aboard a flydubai aircraft that forced the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia.

The UAE's attorney general has ordered an investigation into the mid-flight altercation aboard a flydubai aircraft that forced the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia.

An incident involving a pilot who reportedly stabbed his colleague during a flydubai flight is reviving a decades-old debate over whether commercial aircraft should be equipped with video-recording equipment.

Built on a hill in Ras Al Khaimah as a grand private residence, Al Qasimi Palace spent much of its existence unoccupied.

Built on a hill in Ras Al Khaimah as a grand private residence, Al Qasimi Palace spent much of its existence unoccupied.

Gunmen attacked a bus in Syria on Wednesday, killing at least seven people, state media said.

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's international camp ahead of Thursday's match against Denmark, saying he will explain his reasons "in time".

Chris Wood said the idea of not attending tournaments in the UAE because of the conflict in the region did not even figure in his thinking.

Anybody with even a passing interest in financial markets will be familiar with the meteoric rise of private markets which, in contrast to the standard financing solutions provided by traditional bank lending or public markets, bring more diverse and flex…

Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot hailed for his bravery in saving the lives of 174 passengers, has previously spoken of his pride in ensuring passengers are safe whenever he is in control of a plane.

Today on Trending Middle East, Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar has been hailed as a hero for helping avert a potential disaster during a security incident on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Gulf security and stability were “indivisible” after a series of attacks linked to Iran and its allies on countries across the region.

This month marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans and others, radically reshaped the New York City skyline by wiping out the World Trade Centre twin towers and reshaped the political lan…

Youness Atbane has spent years through his work as a performer, choreographer and visual artist examining who decides how Arab artists are represented and valued.

The UAE will face Oman on Saturday in the Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final after topping Group B.

A new regulation that will affect shipping companies and freight forwarders operating to and via the UAE has taken effect from October 1, as the country seeks to boost its security systems.

Morocco’s appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the Arab world’s second female prime minister is a reminder of how women’s participation in public life continues to grow.

Restaurants in hotels and tourist areas in Abu Dhabi must offer a minimum number of healthy options on their menus under a mandate that comes into force on Thursday.

AI skills are becoming an advantage for young Emiratis entering the workforce, as employers begin to factor knowledge of the technology into recruitment alongside traditional qualifications.