UAE

President Xi vows China’s constructive role in first remarks on Iran War

[BEIJING] Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would continue to play a constructive role in the Middle East by promoting peace and dialogue, his first public statement on the conflict since the US...

About a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas supplies normally pass through it each day, but Iran’s actions have severely curtailed traffic, triggering a global energy crisis.

Access through Hormuz strait must be guaranteed in any US-Iran settlement, says UAE

The UAE has come under heavier Iranian strikes than any other Gulf state, according to regional officials

The restrictions come amid heightened tensions between Iran and Gulf states, including United Arab Emirates.

Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

DUBAI-BASED airline Emirates’ website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates. The website of another carrier, Flydubai, said Iranian nat...

Dubai’s real estate market is coming off a record rally driven by ultra-wealthy buyers who snapped up luxury villas and penthouses.

UAE developers rush to reassure investors wary of Iran war risk

Their moves reflect a rapid shift in sentiment; brokers say many buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach

Israeli soldiers inspect the site of a damaged building following barrages of Iranian missiles in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 22, 2026.

Saudi Arabia, UAE take some steps toward joining Iran war: WSJ

Videos apparently showed that some missiles used in attacks on Iran were launched from Bahrain

Few shoppers are heading to the sprawling Dubai Mall at the base of the Burj Khalifa as the US-Israel-Iran conflict drags on.

In Dubai, the world’s luxury brands face a wartime crisis

Sales in the Middle East will be cut in half in March amid a sharp drop in foreign visitors, a report finds

The Laffan refinery primarily processes condensate into refined products, including aviation fuel.

Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities

Ras Laffan is an energy-industry hub and hosts several international companies

Citi's move shows the challenges banks have been facing since the start of the war.

Citi to keep most UAE branches closed indefinitely due to Iran war

It is the latest sign of the impact of the conflict on the industry

Dubai’s appeal is that it is a safe, modern and prosperous oasis, a gleaming corner of stability in a turbulent region. The Iran conflict threatens this.
THINKING ALOUD

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Such relocations, even if temporary, can be complicated and come with tax implications.

Wall Street banks offer UAE staff option to relocate temporarily

Foreigners account for about 90% of the country’s population