The Pentagon is redeploying the USS Gerald R. Ford from the Caribbean to the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, February 13, 2026. The move will place two U.S. carrier groups in the region as tensions with…
The University of Wollongong in Dubai will not raise its paid parking rates “for the time being” after students pushed back. The university told Khaleej Times it will keep current prices while talks continue with its campus landlord, Dubai Knowledge…
Thousands of Grade 12 students across the UAE and beyond will see a faster, more transparent evaluation cycle from 2026. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed it will introduce On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 answer books,…
BMW has begun contacting customers in the UAE after a global recall linked to a potential fire risk in the engine starter. The company advises drivers not to leave vehicles running unattended, especially after using remote start. Repairs are being…
The UAE Central Bank has clarified how Nafis incentives are treated in retail banking. The support is a government tool to encourage Emiratis to work in the private sector. However, it is time-limited and conditional. It cannot be counted as…
Employers and Emirati and resident families in the UAE have been urged to deal only with licensed domestic worker recruitment offices. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that 230 social media accounts were closed in 2025 for…
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met leaders and heads of delegations on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. Discussions focused on economic ties, investment, and practical cooperation. He also presented the Most Reformed Government…
A new prisoner swap has been agreed during trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said the deal covers 314 people in total. That equals 157 prisoners each, according to multiple briefings. It is the first exchange…
Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan described the United Arab Emirates as an “unbreakable fortress” where families, faith, industry, and wealth are secure. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, he offered a direct message to citizens…
The UAE enters February 2026 with a sharper residency toolkit. Authorities tightened documentation for remote workers, reaffirmed the Golden Visa property path, and kept flexible entry options for talent and tourists. The direction is clear: attract long-term residents while raising…
