Spend your Saturday morning at a rooftop Pilates session held next to the TATTU Dubai infinity pool. You’ll start off with a cold-infused tea and oshibori, before completing the serene 45-minute class …
51 free things to do in Dubai in 2026
Dubai opened up three of its beaches for night swimming with extra lighting, dedicated electronic screens with safety information and dedicated lifeguards. Our top pick is an 800 m stretch near Sunset …
Gulfs Construction Paradox Why Desert Nations Like Saudi UAE Still Import Construction Sand
Saudi Arabia & UAE Import Sand from Australia-Despite Endless Deserts! Desert sand too round/smooth for concrete (weak bonding); needs angular grains for strength. Gulf giants ship from Oz for …
UAE holidays 2026: How to get 45 days off with just 17 of annual leave, expected Eid dates revealed
Book UAE holidays strategically and you could double annual leave allowance in 2026, with expected Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Etihad dates …
UAE bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication
UAE banks are phasing out SMS OTPs for online card payments starting January 6, 2026, due to security risks like SIM-swapping and phishing. This shift mandates in-app authentication via push …
CRDB set for official Dubai office launch
By establishing a footprint in Dubai, CRDB aims to support regional efforts to attract FDI and integrate East African economies more deeply into global value chains …
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches operation against UAE-backed separatists
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launched what it called a peaceful operation to take back military positions from the UAE-backed southern separatists on Friday, who in turn said seven Saudi airstrikes …
Middle East Technology: Five Breakthroughs Reshaping Justice
Courts across the Middle East are adopting advanced technologies, shifting the way disputes are resolved and altering how law firms manage their workflows.
Awesome threesome: Emirati stars shine in Sharjah’s Exposure galaxy
Curiosity has always been at the heart of the Emirati story. Long before cameras, it shaped journeys across land and sea, found expression in poetry and …
UAE civil law 2026 update: Expat assets with no heirs now taken over by charities
Recent UAE legislative updates clarify asset distribution for expats. Heirless assets will now be designated for charitable endowments, while non-Muslims will follow a 50/50 spouse/children split, …
When midnight lasted an hour: Abu Dhabi’s unforgettable New Year fireworks
A stunning New Year’s Eve welcomed 2026 as Abu Dhabi lit up the sky in a way few cities ever have. The capital of the United Arab Emirates staged an extraordinary celebration at the Sheikh Zayed …
Dubai’s hottest real estate spots in 2025: Where did billions flow?
The Dubai real estate market 2025 shattered records for the fifth consecutive year, generating an unprecedented AED 682bn in sales …
Dubai has just introduced a huge new plastic ban – here’s what’s changed
Dubai is rolling out another phase of its single use plastic ban as of Thursday January 1 – and it’s going to have a big impact on your takeaway …
New UAE decree laws give sweeping powers to Capital Market Authority
The laws will modernise the regulatory framework governing the financial sector, enhance its stability and competitiveness, and protect investors …
UAE shocks Muslim nations; ‘silently recognises’ Somaliland | Accepts passports, blocks visas
A quiet but significant geopolitical shift is unfolding in the Horn of Africa. After Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, evidence now suggests the United Arab Emirates has also quietly followed suit — …
Flight attendant found dead in Dubai hotel had chillingly predicted her own murder
A Russian flight attendant who fled to the UAE in a desperate attempt to escape her alleged stalker was found brutally murdered in a Dubai hotel …
Flight attendant found dead in Dubai had chillingly predicted her own murder
A Russian flight attendant who fled to the UAE in a desperate attempt to escape her alleged stalker was found brutally murdered in a Dubai hotel …