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…
The World Governments Summit opened in Dubai on 3–5 February with the UAE putting clear markers on technology, climate, growth, and regional stability. Officials framed artificial intelligence, net-zero delivery, economic diversification, and de-escalation in the Middle East as near-term action…
The United Arab Emirates urged restraint and fresh diplomacy as Iran and the United States prepared to reopen channels this week. Abu Dhabi’s message aims to lower the risk of miscalculation while talks are penciled in for Turkey, according to…
World Governments Summit 2026 opened in Dubai on Tuesday, bringing senior officials and policy leaders to the UAE for three days of talks on government priorities and future policy design. Organisers set the event for February 3 to 5 and…
