The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before 31st December 2029.
UAE residents set for 5 days off after latest August public holiday
Employees across the UAE could see their three-day weekend in August followed by a five-day holiday later in the year …
Dubai opens new Al Qudra bridge as RTA targets 85% cut in waiting times
The opening completes the traffic configuration at the intersection following the opening of the bridge in the opposite direction in February …
Dubai shared housing: Families, bachelors among eligible groups; rent to be paid monthly
According to the new law, electricity and water bills are included in the rent by default unless agreed otherwise …
Abu Dhabi Customs digital transactions rise 12% in first half of 2026
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a 12 % increase in customs transactions conducted through digital platforms during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 …
UAE weather forecast: Temperatures hit 49°C with rain and dust expected
Temperatures reach 49°C as NCM warns of afternoon rain in eastern and southern regions, fresh winds up to 40km/h bringing dust and sand, and slight sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman …
UAE’s Adnoc Gas to invest more than $8 billion in expansion push
Plan to boost production comes after OPEC exit earlier this year frees state-owned Adnoc of cartel’s restrictions.
Dubai shared housing: Families, bachelors among eligible groups; monthly rent default
According to the new law, electricity and water bills are included in the rent by default unless agreed otherwise …
Dubai opens new Al Qudra Road bridge to boost traffic capacity
Extending 700 metres with a capacity of 6,000 vehicles per hour, the bridge serves traffic flow along Al Qudra Road towards Al Qudra City …
Beat the Dubai heat for free: seven malls become running tracks until September 15
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 turns seven malls into free running tracks until September 15, plus an indoor Endurance Games on August 30.
Dubai to issue building permits in minutes using AI with no human intervention
Dubai is developing an AI system to issue building permits for private and investment villas in minutes, automatically checking plans and building codes …
Dubai opens new Al Qudra Road bridge as upgrade will cut waiting time from 7 minutes to 1
Dubai RTA has opened a new four-lane Al Qudra Road bridge as upgrades will cut waiting times by 85 per cent and boost traffic capacity …
Dubai rental market heads for all-time record after 214,445 contracts in 7 months
Dubai recorded 214,445 rental contracts in the first seven months of 2026, putting the market on course to set a new all-time annual record …
DFSA advances financial competitiveness through proactive regulations, agentic AI
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has introduced a series of regulatory initiatives and technological updates to streamline procedures, expand digital asset regulation, and integrate …
Chinese tech firms target Dubai for global expansion as flying cars, drone delivery and payments scale up
Chinese tech firms ARIDGE, Keeta Drone and PingPong are using Dubai to expand flying cars, drone delivery and cross-border payments into global markets …
Watch: Sharjah Police brave heavy rains to clear road barriers, ease traffic
Sharjah Police continue supporting motorists amid heavy rains, helping keep traffic flowing safely as unstable weather sweeps the UAE despite the summer heat …
Beyond fitness trackers: How AI is transforming wearable technology
Wearable technology is moving well beyond its early focus on fitness tracking. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into these devices, wearables are being used to understand patterns in …