Xi Jinping met Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, proposing Middle East peace principles and boosting China-UAE ties.Beijing, China, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese President Xi …
Business leaders’ briefing: UAE resilience and optimism are unshaken
A behind-the-scenes insight into cross-sector conversations shaping Dubai’s business, as leaders from food & beverage, education, shipping, media and professional services gather …
Mortgage rates dip as Middle East ceasefire cools investor fears
The 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.43% at MND as a ceasefire took effect, while interest traders see 99.5% odds of no Fed cut in April.
UAE investors buy AI dip, keep crypto exposure despite conflict
United Arab Emirates investors are leaning into the artificial intelligence sell-off rather than running from it, despite the regional conflict testing the Gulf’s ambitions to become a global hub for …
Abu Dhabi schools offer parents choice between in-person and remote learning
Private schools in Abu Dhabi have notified parents that distance-learning classes will be suspended on Friday to allow staff to prepare for a phased return …
UAE parents make alternative arrangements as school buses remain suspended
From taking taxis to opting for online learning, families in the UAE tried to make alternative arrangements as in-person classes resume April 20 without bus services …
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris says Iran war pause won’t derail UAE property boom
Ora Developers announces expansion of Dh30 billion mini city in Ghantoot with additional land acquisition …
Sharjah to install 750,000 water saving tools in 45,000 homes
In implementation of the vision and directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, …
Dubai completes first air taxi station ahead of planned 2026 launch
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviews world’s first purpose-built eVTOL station near Dubai International Airport as city advances plans for commercial air taxi rollout …
ORA Developers Expands UAE Footprint Through New Land Acquisition from Modon Holding, Total Project Investment to Reach AED 30 Billion
ORA Developers is expanding its UAE presence through the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sqm of land from Modon Holding in Ghantoot, increasing its UAE land bank to 9.6 million sqm. This …
FINTECH.TV Receives Official UAE Broadcasting License, Establishing Permanent Television Presence Across The United Arab Emirates
FINTECH.TV’s studios launching in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi will serve as the anchor of its MENA broadcast operation, delivering live financial programming that connects the region’s markets to Wall …
Brits warned after Dubai police admits monitoring private WhatsApp chats
Dubai Police have been using specialised technology to track down anybody spreading imagery or videos of missile strikes …
UAE holds high-level bilateral meetings in Washington to strengthen global financial partnerships
Discussing ways to expand investment promotion and protection agreements, and double taxation avoidance frameworks with global partners; Exploring avenues for financial and tax co …
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort closes following careful consideration
Minor Hotels says the closure is not due to any single issue …
Restaurant Review: Trèsind continues to redefine Indian fine dining
Trèsind is one of those restaurants that has been part of Dubai’s dining landscape for years, yet somehow still manages to feel exciting every time you walk through the door. Known for its modern …
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Hotel to Shut Temporarily
Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel will close for 18 months as its owner, Jumeirah Group, begins a major refurbishment project led by Paris-based interior …
EXCLUSIVE: Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort shuts doors as Minor Hotels confirms closure
The development, located within Dubai’s ambitious World Islands project, had been positioned as a flagship ultra-luxury escape …