As the Ministry of Economy and Tourism introduces its first virtual employee, the country accelerates its transition toward an AI-powered government ecosystem

The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East. But the UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more combined missile and drone attacks from Iran in the war than any other country.

"This increasingly resembles a regional version of the Thucydides Trap," a former Saudi royal court adviser told Newsweek.

Regional geopolitical tensions may have raised concerns around the UAE economy and property market, but industry players on the ground say the broader growth story remains intact. BNW Developments Founder Ankur Aggarwal believes the current disruption is temporary and investor confidence continues to hold.

The UAE maintained its position as the leading Arab nation in governance performance and ranked among the world’s top-performing governments across several key indicators

The United Arab Emirates, which joined OPEC in 1967, announced last month it was leaving the oil producer group on May 1.

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) -- UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 956 inmates from correctional institutions across the country, ahead of Eid Al-Adha.

Dubai: The UAE demanded on Wednesday that Iraq immediately prevent further attacks from its territory, following an accusation by the Emirates

One giant leap for the UAE The UAE has never been shy about thinking big – from building some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers to sending missions to Mars. Now, it’s setting its sights even higher with a new one billion dirham initiative aimed at strengthening its position in the global space economy.