United Arab Emirates · Local news · 2026
What locals read
UAE press is state-aligned across the board (no independent outlets); coverage of Gulf affairs, regional politics, and federal-government announcements is strong. For criticism + opposition, look elsewhere — there isn't any in-country.
We don’t aggregate articles. We point at the sources worth subscribing to so you can pick up the threads yourself.
General news
Gulf News
Dubai's main English daily. Best source for federal announcements, expat-affairs (visa rules, holiday calendars), what-to-do, regional Gulf politics.
gulfnews.com/
Khaleej Times
Second main English daily, tabloid-style layout. Heavy on Dubai-Indian-community stories alongside the same federal news. Useful for Sharjah + northern emirates coverage.
www.khaleejtimes.com/
The National
Abu Dhabi's English broadsheet. More reflective + analytical pieces than Gulf News; strong opinion pages on Gulf-region geopolitics.
www.thenationalnews.com/
Culture & what's on
Business
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