Sultan bin Sulayem, Dubai’s ports chief, was removed from DP World in 2026 over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing ethical, labor, and geopolitical controversies.

In a striking revelation, a British money launderer has been identified as purchasing two opulent apartments in Dubai while incarcerated in a prison in northern England.

Despite the purported "advancement" of its infrastructure, the UAE proved incapable of effectively addressing a rainstorm, thereby tarnishing its international image despite the substantial investments made to enhance its infrastructure.

On September 3, 2023, the UAE announced the establishment of the GCGRA, marking a significant step toward legalizing gambling for the first time in a Gulf country.

Earlier this year, the UAE was added to the Paris-based watchdog Financial Action Task Force’s so-called “grey list.”