COP28 opens with hopes for early deal on damage fund As global leaders gather in Dubai for the world's UN climate conference, delegates hope to clinch an early victory on a disaster fund before the … World • 28 mins
Dubai police officers in Dublin to discuss Kinahan gang Senior police officers from Dubai have arrived in Dublin as part of a transnational investigation into the Kinahan organised crime group. Ireland • 24 Oct
Garda Commissioner in Dubai to discuss Kinahan gang Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has travelled to meet police in Dubai to discuss the Kinahan gang. Ireland • 05 Sep
Dubai to drop 30% alcohol tax to boost tourism Dubai has dropped a 30% tax on alcohol sales in an apparent bid to lure tourists as competition rises between major cities in the wealthy … World • 02 Jan
Police bust cocaine 'super-cartel' in Dubai, Europe Police have dismantled a huge drugs "super-cartel" that controlled a third of Europe's cocaine trade, arresting 49 people in various countries including six top suspects … World • 28 Nov 22
Bank of America moves some Russian bankers to Dubai Bank of America is moving some of its Russia-based bankers to Dubai, two sources told Reuters, following a move by several Western banks this year … Business • 13 Sep 22
Retired Irish judges appointed to Dubai courts Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke and former High Court President Peter Kelly have been sworn in as judges of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts. Courts • 27 Jul 22
Dubai ruler must provide £554m to settle custody case Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has been ordered by the High Court in London to provide a British record of more than £554m … UK • 21 Dec 21
Revenues at Emirates plunge 66% as Covid hits State-owned Emirates Airline said today that Dubai was committed to supporting it through the coronavirus crisis after the airline's holding company plunged to its first … Business • 15 Jun 21
UN still awaiting proof that Sheikha Latifa is alive The United Nations said it was still waiting for convincing proof that Sheikha Latifa, the daughter of Dubai's ruler, was alive after two pictures emerged … World • 25 May 21
UN waiting for proof Dubai's Princess Latifa is alive The UN has said it was yet to see evidence from the United Arab Emirates that Dubai's Sheikha Latifa was still alive, a fortnight after … World • 05 Mar 21
Rights group demands Dubai princess 'proof of life' Campaigners Human Rights Watch (HRW) have called for proof of life of the daughter of Dubai's ruler and international pressure to free her after footage … World • 18 Feb 21
Mary Robinson said she was misled over Dubai princess Former president Mary Robinson has said she was "misled" in relation to the case of Princess Latifa Al Maktoum, the daughter of the ruler of … World • 16 Feb 21
Dubai shuts bars after coronavirus surge Dubai has ordered bars and pubs to close until the end of the month to suppress a spike in coronavirus cases, after tourists and influencers … Coronavirus • 01 Feb 21
French 'Jetman' killed in training accident in Dubai Frenchman Vince Reffet, part of the 'Jetman' team which has performed ground-breaking stunts above Dubai using jetpacks and carbon-fibre wings, was killed in a training … World • 17 Nov 20
Emirates airline posts first loss in more than 30 years Dubai-based Emirates airline has today posted its first loss in more than three decades, saying it had been badly hit by the coronavirus lockdown that … Business • 12 Nov 20
First Emirates flight for passengers leaves Dublin Emirates has resumed flights for customers in Ireland with the first flight departing Dublin Airport to Dubai International Airport today. Business • 17 Jun 20
World's tallest building serves as digital donation box The world's tallest building, Dubai's 828m Burj Khalifa, has become a glowing charity donation box to buy food for residents of the United Arab Emirates … Coronavirus • 12 May 20
Court finds Dubai's ruler ordered daughter's abduction Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum ordered the abduction of two of his daughters and subjected his former wife to a "campaign of fear … World • 05 Mar 20
Dublin woman among 17 killed in Dubai bus crash The Irish woman who died in a bus crash in Dubai yesterday has been named as 27-year-old teacher Fiona Geraghty from Balbriggan in Co Dublin. World • 08 Jun 19
Woman held in Dubai over Facebook post returns to UK A woman held in Dubai over Facebook posts calling her ex-husband's wife a "horse" has returned to Britain after she had been detained under cyber-crime … UK • 12 Apr 19
British woman faces jail in Dubai over Facebook post A British woman is facing two years in jail in Dubai for allegedly using disparaging language about her ex-husband's new wife on Facebook, campaigners have … World • 08 Apr 19
Dubai economic growth at its slowest since 2009 crisis Dubai's economy grew 1.94% in 2018, hitting its slowest pace since a contraction in 2009 when the economy was hobbled by a debt crisis. Business • 28 Mar 19
Dubai royal defends Mary Robinson visit over princess Princess Haya bint Hussein, the wife of the ruler of Dubai, said she invited Mary Robinson to visit her and Princess Sheikha Latifa, asking for … World • 05 Jan 19
Robinson defends comments after Sheikha Latifa meeting Former president Mary Robinson has defended her comments about a meeting she had with a princess who tried to flee the United Arab Emirates earlier … World • 28 Dec 18