The Gulf state is investing heavily in land, ports and influence across the continent. But its entangled goals come at a price …
UAE jobs: Hiring in non-oil sector rises in July despite higher costs
New orders expand at the fastest pace in five months and employment returns to growth as export business records its strongest increase in a year …
Dubai explosions LIVE: Huge smoke seen near Palm Jumeirah after ‘loud bangs’ in Jubal
Explosions have been reported in the Emirati city …
Dubai residents can now earn Dhs3,000 worth of rewards when friends and family visit
The ‘A Dubai Invite’ scheme provides discounted hotel stays, dining experiences and attraction tickets worth up to Dhs3,000 to allow you to show your family the best of the city.
Dubai Customs: New exemptions for cross-border e-commerce announced
Dubai Customs announces new cross-border e-commerce exemptions, waiving duties on shipments up to AED1,000 with specific exclusions, plus updated returns rules and company registration effective …
Filipino baker and 9 friends win $5.4M Abu Dhabi jackpot after 15 years of buying tickets together
Filipino baker Reynaldo Herboso and nine friends chipped in to buy lottery tickets together for 15 years and their persistence finally paid off after securing a Dh20 million (US$5.4 million) jackpot …
Abu Dhabi Airports expands network with new Air India Express flights
Abu Dhabi Airports has expanded its network with the launch of three direct Air India Express services from Zayed International Airport to key Indian destinations, thus increasing capacity on one of …
UAE seeks more details on extradition of Merchant Navy captain’s murder accused
Shattaf is accused of murdering retired Merchant Navy officer in Lonavala in 2006 before fleeing India and also faces charges of forgery, criminal breach of trust and obtaining an Indian passport …
UAE GDP hits $132 billion in Q1 2026 as 3% growth confirmed
UAE real GDP grew by 3% year on year in Q1 2026, reaching $132.1 billion (AED485 billion). Non-oil GDP grew by 4.8% and generated 79.4% of national output, according to the UAE Media Office. The total …
The NC Museum of Art’s director is departing for Abu Dhabi
The North Carolina Museum of Art’s director, Valerie Hillings, is departing the Raleigh-based museum to become the first director of the new Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum. Why it matters: The N.C.
How Dubai’s Tax-Free Property Regime and Golden Visa Are Reframing Australian Wealth Strategy
Australian investors have become a significant force in Dubai’s premium real estate market, now ranking among the top four nationalities buying property in the city. Drawn by higher rental yields, tax …
Guggenheim veteran Valerie Hillings named director of Abu Dhabi branch
Hillings spent five years on the Guggenheim’s staff in New York before joining the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project in 2008 in a curatorial capacity.
Fake property brokers ordered to repay Dhs15,566 and pay damages in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ruled that a group of individuals must compensate another individual. The person filing …
UAE real estate boom: Indian buyers account for over 14% of major developer’s sales
Indian buyers are a driving force in the UAE real estate market, accounting for over 14% of BNW Developments’ sales …
Sharjah installs and replaces 8,900 smart meters at homes across the city
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced it completed the installation of 6,641 new smart meters and replacement of 2,280 old meters …
Sharjah Police review innovation framework and service quality
SHARJAH, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police (SP), chaired the eighth meeting of the Supreme Command Council, bringing together …
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Appoints Inaugural Museum Director
ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi today announced the appointment of Dr. Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi …