UAE Times

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) raised its UAE Base Rate by 25 basis points to 3.9% on September 17, 2026. The move followed a similar rate increase by the US Federal Reserve. The CBUAE increased the rate from 3.65% to 3.9%. The new rate took effect on Thursday. The UAE central bank’s Base Rate is linked to the US Federal Reserve’s Interest on Reserve Balances (IORB). The decision came after the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4%.

The UAE and Russia held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi on September 17, 2026, focusing on regional and international developments and the importance of diplomatic efforts. The UAE-Russia talks took place at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Lana Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, co-chaired the meeting with Georgy Borisenko, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister. During the meeting, officials exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and around the world.

A neighborhood can look perfect in a weekend viewing and still be the wrong ten-year bet. Renders show finished landscaping and empty roads; they don’t show what a district looks like once the construction cranes are gone and the initial marketing budget has moved to the next launch. Judging a district for long-term investment means looking past what’s already built and asking what’s still coming — or not coming at all. Infrastructure that exists vs.

Cybersecurity has shifted from an IT budget line to a board agenda item across the UAE, driven by new disclosure obligations, personal liability for directors, and a regulatory environment that now treats breaches as governance failures rather than technical ones. This piece covers what changed, who is accountable, and what a board should actually be asking its security function. What Actually Moved Cybersecurity From IT to the Boardroom?

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is leading a high-level UAE business delegation to South Korea to expand trade, investment and business cooperation between the two countries. The Abu Dhabi Chamber announced the visit on September 16, 2026. The delegation is visiting South Korea from September 15 to 17 as part of Abu Dhabi’s efforts to strengthen ties with major international economic partners. More than 88 public and private sector organisations are represented in the delegation.

The UAE has expanded its annual flu campaign to include wider awareness of seasonal respiratory diseases, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia. The 2026–27 flu campaign was officially launched by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on September 15, 2026, during a press conference in Dubai. The campaign will continue until March 2027 under the theme “Protect Yourself… Protect Your Community.” This year’s campaign goes beyond seasonal influenza.

Visitors in Abu Dhabi can enjoy Abu Dhabi museums free entry at three major cultural attractions by registering for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The offer gives registered book fair visitors access to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. The promotion is available until September 29, giving visitors more time to explore the museums even after the book fair ends.

UK Inflation August 2026 rose to 3.1% in the year to August, according to the latest figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS). The rate increased from 2.9% in July, marking another rise in annual consumer price inflation. The latest increase means UK inflation is now further above the Bank of England’s 2% target. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.5% in August, compared with a 0.3% increase in August 2025.

France Heatwave Deaths 2026 have risen again after the country recorded at least 817 excess deaths during a period of extreme heat between July 27 and August 20, according to France’s national public health agency. The latest figure adds to thousands of excess deaths recorded during earlier heatwave periods this summer. The agency reported 5,764 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2 and another 1,243 between July 3 and July 20.

Indonesia Wildfires 2026 have created a serious air-quality crisis, with more than 12.5 million people exposed to hazardous haze across parts of the country. The fires are especially severe in parts of Borneo and Sumatra. West Kalimantan has been among the worst-hit areas. Thick smoke has reduced visibility in several locations and made outdoor conditions difficult for residents. Indonesia is facing its most intense wildfire season in more than a decade.