Real estate experts in the country say that more people are now enquiring about the ability of communities to resist floods before they make purchases.
UAE’s record rains: Property rates shoot up at flood-resistant communities
Indian expat Sumayya Khan and her husband were shopping for their forever home in Sharjah. Having lived in the UAE all their lives, they wanted to make a real estate investment in which they hoped to …
Abu Dhabi backers deny selling crypto before $5bn crash
The Abu Dhabi backers of a Dubai-licensed cryptocurrency business have denied wrongdoing after its token’s market cap dropped by more than $5 billion in a matter of hours, raising alarm among …
This is your last weekend to watch Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular in Abu Dhabi
This is the last week to hear the people sing… Theatre fans, if you’ve been too busy to realise, Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular is currently in Abu Dhabi running at the Etihad Arena. The …
Jil Sander Makes Middle East Debut with Dubai Flagship
DUBAI — Jil Sander has planted its minimalist flag in Dubai’s maximalist luxury retail landscape, opening a flagship boutique at Mall of the Emirates.
Dubai’s 70% property rally faces threat from tariff turmoil
Dubai’s property boom now faces its biggest threat since the pandemic as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil markets …
S. Korea’s import prices fall for 2nd month in March: BOK
South Korea’s import prices fell for the second consecutive month in March due mainly to a drop in global oil prices, central bank data showed Wednesday. The import price index shed 0.4 percent from a …
Lazard Marks Strategic Expansion Into the UAE, Reinforcing Its Financial Advisory Base in MENA
As a key part of this expansion, Lazard has appointed Hussain Altajir as CEO of Lazard Financial Advisory in UAE. With over 20 years of experience and a deep understanding of the region, Mr. Altajir …
G Kishan Reddy expresses grief, says MEA working to bring back mortal remains of youths killed in Dubai
Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar also expressed grief and said in a post on X, “Deeply saddened by the tragic killing of Shri Ashtapu Prem Sagar and Shri Srinivas, both workers from …
Dubai forgets oil: Now planting photosynthesizing photovoltaic palm trees
In recent years, Dubai has been wrestling with the question of what it will do when its oil runs out. These solar palms may hold the answer.
Global contractors to battle for landmark Adnoc engineering deal on offshore megaproject
Adnoc is likely to soon float tender documents for a prized FEED contract for the next big development phases at Umm Shaif …
Dubai business leaders confident free trade zones will survive Trump tariffs
Business leaders in Dubai expect to weather the storm of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping worldwide tariffs, as long as the UAE continues to attract businesses through its free trade zones.Mr …
Decline in Pakistani emigration to UAE amid visa changes
Pakistan is experiencing a significant decline in worker migration to the UAE. In the first quarter of 2025, the number of workers moving to the UAE dropped sharply. This decline is mainly due to …
Visament to Start Schengen Visa Services for Indians in the UK and Dubai
Indian citizens living in the United Kingdom and Dubai will soon have easier access to Schengen visa help. Visament, a travel documentation company based in Jaipur, will begin offering visa services …
BTC Puts at 2023 Crisis Levels Amidst Tariff Storm: New Bybit x Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Report
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, released a new weekly crypto derivatives analytics report in collaboration with Block Scholes, outlining crypto’s attempt …
DCT Abu Dhabi announces agenda of seventh edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the key panels and sessions for the seventh edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, the leading global forum to be held …
Stranded, soaked for 12 hours: How UAE’s April 2024 floods pushed residents to rethink home, work
In April 2024, the UAE experienced the heaviest rainfall the country has ever seen. The downpour impacted across the country. For UAE residents who experienced the floods, it taught valuable lessons.