Features Editor

Features · Abu Dhabi

The Features Editor leads long-form storytelling, cultural reporting, and human-interest journalism. The role shapes profiles, scene pieces, and narrative explorations of the region's people, places, and movements. Features work prioritizes depth, voice, and reader engagement.

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Gulf

Global Trade Routes Face New Defense Push as 14 Nations Join Saudi Maritime Pact

Fourteen nations form maritime coalition to protect critical shipping lanes from regional threats.

Money & Business

Dubai Business Parks Generate Record Cash, Boosting Shareholder Payouts

Business park occupancy and rental growth drive higher shareholder distributions

Money & Business

Actor's Wealth Spans Property, Vehicles, and Business Holdings Worth Billions in Rupees

Bollywood actor builds diversified business empire across real estate, consumer brands, and entertainment ventures

Money & Business

Dubai Property Market Tests Agents' Resilience Amid Shifting Buyer Demand

Real estate professionals navigate tighter margins as buyer caution reshapes market dynamics.

Money & Business

Dubai's Cost-of-Living Surge Shows Signs of Slowing After Months of Pressure

Inflation rate slows to 5.7 percent as financial sector signals relief ahead

Politics & Governance

UK Warns Travelers: Iran Attack Risk Escalates in UAE Travel Zones

British travelers face renewed security risks as Iran threat persists in UAE destinations.

Dubai Life

Middle East Tensions Disrupt Travel Plans for Thousands of UAE Residents

Escalating US-Iran conflict disrupts regional flights and shipping routes affecting thousands of travelers.

Gulf

Gulf Civilians Face New Risks as Regional Air Defense Systems Strain Under Attack

Civilians in Gulf states face mounting dangers as air defense systems struggle with sustained attack cycles.

Gulf

Gulf residents face injury as Iranian weapons barrage hits civilian areas across region

Strikes across five Gulf states injure civilians and deepen regional instability.

Politics & Governance

Dubai Travel Safety at Risk as Missile Debris Hits Hotels and Airport

Travelers face unpredictable risks as regional conflict threatens Gulf tourism infrastructure.

Politics & Governance

Abu Dhabi Creates Specialized Court to Protect Trafficking Victims

New judicial system consolidates trafficking cases into specialized courts for faster victim protection.

Gulf

Pump Prices Surge Again in UAE as Fuel Costs Hit Three-Month High

Motorists face third consecutive month of rising fuel costs amid global market volatility.

Money & Business

Gulf Real Estate Faces Fresh Headwinds as Geopolitical Concerns Weigh on Investor Confiden

Market participants reassess investment strategies amid regional instability concerns.

Gulf

Gulf States Brace for Escalation as Diplomats Warn of Coin-Flip Odds for US-Iran Peace

Regional leaders coordinate diplomatic efforts amid rising military tensions and economic concerns.

Dubai Life

Artificial Intelligence Set to Accelerate Job Disruption Across UAE's Finance and Service

UAE workers face accelerated automation as AI reshapes finance, service, and media sectors.

Tech & AI Future

Abu Dhabi Bets Big on AI Infrastructure Despite Middle East Instability Concerns

UAE pursues aggressive data center expansion amid regional security concerns

Money & Business

Gulf Markets Rally on Hopes for Middle East Peace Breakthrough

Investor confidence returns as regional stability prospects improve across exchanges

Gulf

Security Guard Dies Stopping Armed Teens at San Diego Mosque; Children Safe Inside

Two armed teenagers killed after security guard's heroic response at San Diego mosque

Politics & Governance

Nuclear Facility Under Attack; UAE Points to Iraqi Origin for Drone Strike

Unmanned systems target Gulf nuclear plant in cross-border operation from Iraq

Gulf

UAE Points Finger at Tehran Over Attack on Nuclear Facility

Iran or its proxies blamed for drone strike on UAE nuclear facility.

Politics & Governance

Stricter Laws Target Online Scams, Investment Fraud in UAE Crackdown

UAE authorities intensify enforcement against digital fraud and cybercrime threats

Tech & AI Future

Artificial Intelligence Tutors Spark Controversy in UAE Private Schools

Debate intensifies over machine learning's role in Gulf region education systems.

Gulf

Gulf Nations Fast-Track Landmark Rail Network to Boost Trade Corridors

Regional transport planners advance discussions on connecting Arabian Peninsula economic centers.