Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand’s smooth grains are …
World Customs Organization praises ‘e-commerce platform’ in trilingual report
Supporting this, Dubai Customs targets converting 20–30% of low-value e-commerce shipments to its platform. Through cooperation with multinational express couriers and SMEs, Dubai Customs ensures that …
Abu Dhabi issues traffic restrictions for New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations
Abu Dhabi has announced temporary traffic restrictions ahead of New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, introducing movement bans for heavy vehicles and labour buses across the capital to manage congestion …
Dubai announces New Year’s Eve marine closures and traffic controls across key waterways
The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has activated its final operational plan to manage marine traffic during the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, …
Expo City Dubai hosts over 75 events and fuels sector growth for 2026
Expo City Dubai hosts more than 75 events and hundreds of thousands of visitors, building momentum ahead of a packed 2026 …
World Customs Organization praises “e-commerce platform” and publishes its development in three languages
Dubai Customs is now a global leader in customs innovation; Atiq Al Muhairi: The platform is a leading model in using technology to facilitate trade and stimulate …
16 most expensive New Year’s Eve tables in Dubai Mall
The Italian eatery in Dubai Mall will offer a special four-course menu alongside free-flowing soft drinks and mocktails. Expect tasty Italian dishes like focaccia, carpaccio, buratta, risotto, gnocchi …
OSON Fintech Holding Reports Over 30 Million Transactions Year-to-Date in 2025, Exceeding Full-Year 2024 Performance and Accelerating Global Infrastructure Expansion
Global Connectivity (eSIM Division) Active in 178 countries, the eSIM business provides a recurring revenue stream that complements OSON’s core fintech operations.
AI-based tool Nada to assist Abu Dhabi doctors in taking medical notes
Nada will enable healthcare providers save more than 50% time on clinical documentation and reclaim nearly two hours per clinician per day for direct patient care …
FAB backs $1bn funding for Nigeria’s coastal highway
The UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have jointly provided over $1 billion in funding for the construction of Nigeria’s major road infrastructure …
Philippines, UAE to sign free trade deal
The Philippines is set to sign a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates in mid-January, a move expected to elevate bilateral relations to new heights.
New excise tax from January 1: UAE classifies four categories of sweetened products
UAE consumers will have to pay excise tax on sweetened drinks based on the total quantity of sugar from this week, for four categories of drinks. Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE’s Federal Tax …
A huge free K-pop concert is coming to Dubai this week
K-pop stars Chung Ha and Onew will take to the stage as part of the ongoing e& DSF Nights series during the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Heavy rain lashes parts of Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman and RAK
Drizzles to moderate rains fell on separate areas across the country including Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain on Monday.
UAE’s Swiss Community Optimistic About 2026
With construction, banking, and fourth-industrial-revolution technologies continuing to boom across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Swiss businesses say they are entering 2026 with renewed optimism.
Dubai sets private notary fees as Courts introduce new rules from 2026
Dubai Courts to set regulated private notary fees from January 2026, setting unified charges to boost transparency and quality …
Will Dubai rents fall in 2026? What tenants and landlords need to know
Dubai rents expected to ease in parts of the market as vacancy rises and demand shifts, but peak-season and prime areas remain resilient …