H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has approved new …
Dubai approves $4.9bn package with new 15km road to cut Sheikh Zayed Road journeys by 51%
Dubai has approved an $4.9bn package featuring a new 15km road, AI population census, Cultural Strategy 2033, Emiratisation and investor reforms …
Abu Dhabi unveils LIVEX 2026, a global platform for livability-led investment
Senior government leaders from across Abu Dhabi gathered today at the iconic Zayed National Museum for the launch press conference of LIVEX 2026, the emirate’s inaugural Livability and Investment …
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre signs agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna to expand global reach of Arabic language
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has signed an agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna. The signing took place on the sidelines of an …
British TikToker Brooke George Says She Acted in Self-Defense as Dubai Murder Case Raises Death Penalty Fears
British TikToker Brooke George is being held in Dubai after being charged with premeditated murder over the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old British man she … Read More …
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAE
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, S&P Global …
Validity of FY26 gold import quota licences under India-UAE trade pact extended till September 30
Gold importers under the India-UAE free trade agreement have received an extension until September 30, 2026, to utilize their tariff rate quota authorisations for FY 2025-26. This move comes as gold …
Ahmed bin Saeed leads push to transform Dubai’s investor journey
Dubai Free Zones Council, led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, advances a digital integrated framework to redesign the investor journey, streamline approvals, launch the Dubai Investor Register, and strengt …
American Library Association recognises Sharjah’s model for bringing books into every home
Sharjah marked a milestone in its international cultural engagement by delivering the keynote address during the opening session of the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago, …
Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm MGX raises $49B for its Fund I
The Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence investment firm MGX has raised $49B for its Fund I, which is $4B more than it expected, which will be used to support its stakes in AI-focused companies …
Essential Online Tools Every UAE Expat Should Be Using in 2026
The Etisalat Quick Pay feature allows residents to recharge prepaid numbers or pay postpaid bills entirely without logging into any account.
Dubai visa data points to recovery in expatriate hiring
Medical checks required for Dubai residency visas have returned to about 80 percent of pre-war levels, according to a government-approved provider of the tests. The figures suggest the disruption to …
New restaurants in Dubai 2026: 30 spots you need to try this July
From quirky sushi bars to swanky Italian hot spots, restaurants in Dubai have always kept us on our toes. Whether you’re a big foodie or just looking for a fun night out, there’s always something new …
Dubai kicks off great summer sale with up to 90% discounts
Dubai kicks off the Great Dubai Summer Sale on July 2, 2026 with a 12-hour mega sale, up to 90% discounts across 100 brands at major malls, plus a raffle to win SHARE Millionaire rewards with AED 300 …
Sharjah Chamber explores organising trade missions to strengthen economic partnership with Ethiopia
Sharjah, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed plans to organise reciprocal trade missions between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Federal Democratic Republ …
Sharjah expands Bus-on-demand service to enhance smart mobility
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced the expansion of its ‘Bus On-Demand’ service, which it launched in June 2025, as part of its …
UAE peak summer heat season to start on July 3 and run until August 10
August 10, 2026, bringing hottest, driest days with desert highs over 50°C, heatwaves, and key Orion star risings, ending as Al Kulaybayn rises August 11 signaling humid ‘Al-Wa’kah’ phase …