The Q2 sales value was 25 per cent higher than the previous peak of Dh147.2 billion set in Q4 2024, while transaction volume rose 5.39 per cent above the earlier high recorded in Q3 last year.
Dubai launches landmark plan for first-time homeownership
The First-Time Home Buyer Programme was officially launched on Wednesday during a press conference at Dubai Land Department attended by Majid Al Marri, CEO of Real Estate Registration Sector at Dubai …
Dubai Announces New Incentives For Residents Buying Property For The First Time
Dubai announced a new initiative on Wednesday to make it easier for residents to purchase their first home, offering exclusive benefits….
UAE, Saudi Arabia remain investor hotspots amid global uncertainty
In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical uncertainty and economic fragmentation, the Gulf region — particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia — is emerging as a compelling destination for global …
UAE ‘exceeds obligations’ in tackling financial crime, says ambassador to EU
The European Union’s removal of the Emirates from a list of countries that pose a high risk for money laundering should take place sooner rather than later, the UAE’s ambassador to the bloc said. The …
UAE’s RAKEZ partners with ADIB to ease banking for SMEs and startups
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to simplify bank account opening procedures for its clients, WAM reported. The …
Archer conducts test flights for Midnight electric vertical take-off, landing air taxi services in Abu Dhabi
In line with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy to advance smart aerial mobility solutions, and in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Archer Aviation has …
Catch NBA stars in Abu Dhabi: Where to buy tickets, who is playing, complete details
NBA fans, you’re in for some great news! Tickets for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will go on sale. Enthusiasts can catch the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers playing preseason games on …
Dubai chocolate, anyone? See State Fair of Texas’ 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards semifinalists
After receiving a record-breaking 76 entries for the food competition, fair officials have announced 30 semifinalists.
Dubai real estate: New initiative to help residents buy first homes, backed by developers and banks
Dubai introduces a landmark programme to support first-time homebuyers, offering incentives, flexible financing, and exclusive benefits. Dubai real estate: New initiative to help residents buy first …
United Arab Emirates Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Report 2025: Prepaid Cards Enhance UAE Public Transport, Driving Smart City Goals
The UAE’s prepaid card and digital wallet market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7%, reaching $12.43 billion by 2029. Driven by increased digital adoption and government initiatives, this market …
China, India, UAE Top Kenya’s Import List with Goods Worth Over Ksh 108 Billion
China, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as Kenya’s top sources of imports in April 2025, cementing their positions as key trade partners. Recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of …
Dubai Customs celebrates first cohort of security training graduates
Dubai Customs has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in its security refresher course, held in collaboration with the Dubai Police Academy.The ceremony was attended by …
Off-plan sales surge in Dubai’s Business Bay: What’s driving the boom?
The figures underscore rising investor confidence in the district’s central location, upscale living, and consistent returns …
Emirates CONTROVERSIAL 777-300ER Business Class
Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by purchasing shares in masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more. **Flight Details:** – Airline …
UAE aviation authority issues world’s first hybrid operations regulations for flying taxis
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has issued the world’s first regulatory framework for hybrid operations, enabling electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and traditional …
UAE ship arrives with 2,500 tonnes of aid for Gaza
A UAE humanitarian aid ship carrying a range of relief materials has arrived to support the people of Gaza, ahead of transferring its cargo into the Strip, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 …