From new airline routes to the UAE Grand Tour, the country is spending its way into a stronger winter season …
Dubai spent billions building 300 artificial islands shaped like the world – nearly 20 years later they’re finally coming alive
Dubai’s World Islands consist of roughly 300 artificial islands designed to resemble a map of the globe. The project has taken close to two decades to develop and has faced questions about …
International FinTech industry ranks Dubai first in the world: Global Financial Centres Index
International industry professionals have ranked Dubai #1 in the world for FinTech and #2 globally for Professional Services, while retaining its #1 global position for future potential. Dubai’s …
Dubai named world number one for fintech, moves up in global rankings
Dubai has been ranked the world’s number one location for financial technology (fintech) by international industry professionals in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). The city remains …
Address The Bay is coming to Emaar Beachfront
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai is getting another luxury beachfront escape. Address The Bay at Emaar Beachfront is set to open in 2027, bringing the signature Address experience to one of the city …
Sharjah announces major new property law with stricter rules and safeguards
Sharjah has advanced a draft law regulating how lost and abandoned property is received, protected, returned or disposed of across the emirate.
Abu Dhabi reveals real reason behind the free Indian visa scheme
The primary factor behind the launch of a free visa for Indian tourists was soaring airfares. The decision by tourism officials in Abu Dhabi to launch a free visa for Indian tourists was driven by the …
Why UAE Cancelled Visas of 4,800 Bangladeshis
The UAE has cancelled the visas of up to 4,800 Bangladeshis, leaving many unable to return to jobs and businesses after visiting Bangladesh, according to Bangladeshi officials. The cancellations, …
UAE adds Kenya and South Africa to visa-on-arrival list, key conditions revealed
UAE expands visa-on-arrival access to Kenya, South Africa and four Asian nations. See who qualifies for 14- or 60-day visas with permits from approved countries.
Amazon cloud infrastructure in Bahrain, UAE damaged beyond repair after Iran strikes
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed that it cannot restore access to select cloud facilities and data centres in the UAE and Bahrain following strikes by Iran earlier this year.
UAE cancels visas of thousands of Bangladeshis amid heightened scrutiny
The UAE has cancelled the visas of thousands of Bangladeshis, leaving many expatriates stranded in Bangladesh and unable to return to their jobs, businesses and families in the Gulf country.
UAE Lists 6 Key Benefits Foreigners Can Access With Golden Residency
The UAE has announced 6 benefits available to foreigners who hold Golden Residency, including family sponsorship, long-term residence and freedom to work and study.
Dubai property transactions grow bigger as buyers stretch their budgets
Industry executives say softer prices and flexible payment plans from developers are pushing mid-market buyers in Dubai to spend more per transaction while also attracting fence-sitters …
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook launch monthly subscription service in UAE
UAE users can subscribe to individual applications or combined packages covering Meta’s social platforms and Meta AI. Prices start at $1.63 (AED 5.99) per month for WhatsApp Plus. Meta confirmed its …
Dubai slips in financial centre ranking as Asian hubs surge
Dubai has lost ground in a prominent ranking of international financial centres, with Tokyo and other major Asian hubs gaining ground at the Middle East city’s expense since the …
ReThink expands consultancy in Dubai and Athens amid scramble for top investing talent
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The ReThink Group, the hedge fund performance and talent consultancy founded by Denise Shull, announced its expansion into Dubai and Athens. Leading the …
Sharjah Art Foundation Is Building a Home for Photography
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new Photography Gallery and Vantage Point 13 signal a deeper investment in photography, commissioning and lens-based practice.