Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence contained a Yas Island construction site fire on August 7, 2026 with no injuries, urging the public to follow official updates and avoid rumours …
Long weekend confirmed: Which UAE public holidays are still left in 2026?
Prophet’s Birthday long weekend on Aug 28 and UAE National Day break Dec 2–3, plus an extended holiday to start 2027 as Jan 1 falls on a Friday …
UAE announces holiday for Prophet’s Birthday
UAE declares Friday, August 28, 2026, a public holiday for Prophet’s Birthday for federal government and private sector employees, with work resuming Monday, August 31 …
UAE to allow residents to take nine days off with just four days of annual leave
However, instead of three days off, employees across the UAE could actually take nine days off for the price of four. Typically, if you wanted nine days off then you’d eat into almost all of your …
‘This is what makes Dubai different’: Indian man praises mall staff for calling to check on daughter after fall
An Indian man praised a Dubai mall after staff cared for his daughter and called the next day to check on her. | Trending …
Dubai Mallathon debuts at Dubai International Airport DXB Terminal 3
Dubai Mallathon debuts at Dubai International Airport DXB, transforming Terminal 3 into an indoor walking track to boost wellbeing and unite employees, the oneDXB community and People of Determination …
How Dubai’s property sector thrived in early 2026: 320 residential property sales
Dubai’s real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2026, recording 320 residential sales over $10 million despite geopolitical challenges …
Dubai property rental contracts set for record year
The Dubai real estate market remains on course in 2026 to set a new all-time high for rental contracts recorded in one year. A market analysis from fäm Properties today shows that 38,197 rental …
Dubai’s ultra-prime property market hits new high in H1 as commercial investment surges, Engel & Völkers reports
US$10 million+ properties accounted for 9.7% of Dubai’s total residential sales value, highlighting the growing significance of ultra-prime real estate; Commercial sales reached …
Abu Dhabi fire crews tackle blaze at under-construction building on Yas Island
Police and Civil Defence respond to fire …
UAE’s Adnoc buys tankers for US$1.3 bil as crude exports boom
The United Arab Emirates spent US$1.3 billion to expand its tanker fleet to benefit from surging crude exports after the country left Opec.
UAE announces Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) public holiday
The United Arab Emirates has announced the public holiday date for the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH). Private and public sector workers will have Friday August 28 off to mark the occasion, …
UAE extends corporate tax relief for small businesses until 2029
The decision forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and start-ups, and strengthen the business environment …
AED 10,000 in free value for UAE startups — if you stop running your business on a personal card
Dubai Founders HQ and Mastercard, with Pemo, give eligible UAE startups and SMEs more than AED 10,000 in first-year savings and benefits.
UAE introduces minimum tax price for liquids used in e-cigarettes effective Sept.1
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of a Decision on the minimum Excise Price for Tobacco Products and Liquids used in Electronic Smoking …
HSBC Private Bank appoints Feras Al Jaramani to lead its UAE Market
The UAE remains a strategically important market for HSBC, attracting more net inflows of millionaires than any other country in the world …
Abu Dhabi is testing an AED 9,999 AI mattress against sleep apnoea
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health is testing Eight Sleep’s AI smart beds in a 12-week study on sleep apnoea. The Pod 4 costs from AED 9,999 in the UAE.