Flydubai will receive 12 new aircraft this year but remains 20 planes short of its original delivery projections, its chief executive said Thursday. The Dubai carrier has taken delivery of seven new …
UAE announces important passport rule change
Starting Monday August 18, Emirati citizens will now be able to renew their UAE passports up to a year in advance of the expiry date.
UAE passports can be renewed one year before expiry
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has decided to allow Emiratis to renew their passports up to one …
Schools across UAE celebrate record-breaking A Level & BTEC results
Schools and students across the UAE began receiving their A-level results today, with this year’s cohort achieving strong performances. In Dubai College, 77 per cent of students made expected or …
Dubai’s GDP reaches Dhs119.7 billion in Q1 2025, rising 4% YoY
Dubai recorded a GDP of Dhs119.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 4 percent growth from the same period in 2024, in a testament to the …
UAE: du achieves 5G-Advanced milestone; tech now on live network
The launch reflects du’s continued commitment to pioneering cutting-edge innovations that enhance customer experience and support national digital ambitions …
Mastercard and Zand launch cross-border payments solution in UAE
UAE-based fintech Zand has announced a collaboration with Mastercard Move’s money solutions to power cross-border payments.
Robinhood Seeks MENA Expansion with Dubai License Application
Robinhood, the US-based commission-free trading platform, is taking concrete steps toward expanding into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The …
Dubai Investment Hub: Secure real estate opportunities with high returns
Dubai continues to attract investors from around the world, offering a safe, tax-free, and transparent environment backed by a stable government and investor-friendly regulations. With freehold …
Zand and Mastercard announce a strategic collaboration to enhance cross-border payment solutions
Licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE and rated BBB+ investment grade by Fitch Ratings, Zand is an AI-powered bank founded to support the digital economy and bridge the gap between Traditional …
Exclusive: China’s Zhenhua Oil doubles crude offtake from UAE in new deal, sources say
China’s Zhenhua Oil is set to double its oil offtake from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co to 200,000 barrels per day after taking on a new role leading development of one of the exporter’s top oilfields, …
Dubai’s GDP reaches Dh119.7 billion in 2025 first quarter, rising 4% year-on-year
Human Health and Social Work activities registered the highest growth rate, rising 26 per cent compared to the same period last year …
Soaring demand for commercial space as businesses flock to Dubai
In July 2025, total commercial sales and leasing transaction values skyrocketed by 271% compared to the previous month …
Dubai’s flydubai expands fleet with 12 new aircraft in 2025
The deliveries, made between April and August 2025, have grown the airline’s fleet to 93 aircraft. Once all 12 aircraft have been received this year, flydubai’s fleet will exceed 95 aircraft, serving …
Empowering Pakistani entrepreneurs: PBC Dubai boosts UAE business ties
Dubai, said the council plays a significant role in supporting and empowering Pakistani businessmen in the UAE as it provides a trusted platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration …
Mansour bin Zayed issues resolution to establish Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution
In his capacity as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued …
Abu Dhabi Airports moves 344,795 tonnes of cargo in H1 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports reports strong H1 cargo growth, driven by e-commerce demand and new JD Property logistics hub plans …