United Arab Emirates News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th February, and here’s your United Arab Emirates daily news capsule.

Indonesia prepares to deploy troops to Gaza as tensions rise in the region.

The President appoints Abdulaziz Mulla as the new Director General of Federal Tax Authority.

The European Union will participate in the Peace Council meeting without formal membership.

Sharjah Charity prepares 129 locations for Iftar meals during Ramadan.

Oil prices rise amid anticipation of US-Iran talks in Geneva.

The UAE and Bahrain launch a pilot version of a single-window system for air travelers.

Mohammed bin Zayed University receives a million-dollar grant from Google for AI research.

The President of the UAE discusses bilateral relations with the Greek Prime Minister.

Dubai expects record tourist inflow in December 2025, aiming for 100 million travelers.

The UAE's economy is reaching new global horizons, ranking third in ease of doing business.

Israel continues airstrikes in Gaza, escalating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

India hosts a global summit on artificial intelligence amid rising concerns.

Trump criticizes a clean energy agreement between California and the UK as inappropriate.

A German study reveals that one in four children uses social media in risky ways.

The Central Bank of Bahrain reports successful coverage of government treasury bills.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!