Dubai Municipality, one of Dubai’s largest public sector entities, has launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered park design challenge that is inviting participants to develop a …
REACH Middle East seeks applicants for Dubai proptech program targeting $1.3trln opportunity
Launching a second program in the UAE to support exciting proptech start-ups and the $1.3 trillion Middle East real estate pipeline …
Abu Dhabi buys into Argentina LNG
XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, will take a stake in three upstream blocks in Argentina that will supply gas to the country’s first LNG export terminal.
UAE’s AI ambitions drive urgent push for security as agentic systems reshape risk landscape
As the UAE accelerates AI adoption across government and business, experts warn that governance and cybersecurity must evolve just as quickly to manage new risks …
TallyPrime 7.1 helps UAE businesses embrace e-invoicing and connected compliance with confidence
Introduces e-Invoicing readiness and direct EmaraTax integration, helping businesses improve VAT e-return filing efficiency by over 17% on average …
Dubai vs Hong Kong: What crypto companies should really compare before choosing a hub
Two years ago, the chief executive of an Asia-based crypto derivatives platform told our team that he was moving his licensing application from Hong Kong to Dubai. “The SFC process would have burned a …
UAE e-invoicing study shows national readiness stands at 57.5 per cent
The index has found that UAE businesses have built strong awareness on the e-invoicing mandate ahead of mandatory implementation on 1 January 2027.
Sharjah unveils comprehensive drone law
Sharjah has introduced a new legal framework designed to regulate the use, development and commercialisation of drones across the emirate, in a move to …
Abu Dhabi Proposes New Oil-Pricing System to Mirror Wider Market
The UAE’s biggest oil company is proposing a new pricing methodology for the sale of crude supplies to term customers, said people with direct knowledge of the matter, opting for an approach that’s …
UAE celebrates milestone as first Etihad Rail passenger service arrives in Abu Dhabi from Fujairah
UAE marks historic first Etihad Rail passenger arrival from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi in 105 minutes, launching high-speed service with Comfort and Premium classes, Wi-Fi, and fares from AED 55 …
This hidden garage helped build Abu Dhabi’s car community
Abu Dhabi’s best-known car culture spaces, it began with a childhood fixation, fancy toy cars, a father with a wild classic car collection hidden in a garage, and a city ready to fuel that obsession.
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi breaks Guinness World Records™ Title for most waterslides in waterpark
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.During a …
Abu Dhabi home sales surge to $23bn in first half of 2026
Abu Dhabi residential property sales reached AED84.49bn in the first half of 2026, with transaction values rising 173.9 per cent and deal volumes increasing 103 per cent from a year earlier. Apartment …
UAE’s Etihad Rail makes history with first passenger train from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi
Stay with Khaleej Times for minute-by-minute updates as the first Etihad Rail passenger train journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi unfolds …
Hedge Funds, Banks Adding Offices Help Dubai Withstand War
In March, even as Dubai grappled with Iranian missiles overhead, its fast growing financial center started opening up sprawling new towers with 600,000 square feet of commercial space, paving the way …
Dubai retail property sales values soar 171% year-on-year to AED 2.1bln in Q1 2026 – Cavendish Maxwell
Retail rents up 6.4% as renewals dominate market ; Dubai, UAE – Sales values in Dubai’s retail real estate market surged 171% year-on-year to AED2.1 billion in Q1 2026, with o …
Dubai Residential REIT buys 220 homes for Dh894m in Jebel Ali Village
Trust says it will continue to assess further opportunities with a clear emphasis on strategic fit, operational readiness and long-term value creation for unit holders …