Dubai’s annual Shopping Festival (DSF) kicks off December 26, 2025, promising massive discounts up to 90% and thrilling entertainment. Shoppers can win cars and enjoy spectacular drone shows …
From reservations to fireworks: The business of Dubai hotels’ New Year frenzy
Traditionally, the last week of December is the busiest for hospitality in the city, but industry insiders say 2025 is shaping up to be exceptional.
“Free Visa for Life” Until 31 December 2025: OpenHub Unveils End-of-Year Business Setup Offer Ahead of the New Year
OpenHub is offering a limited-time ‘Free Visa for Life’ promotion until 31 December 2025 to simplify business setup in the UAE for international entrepreneurs, bundling company formation, a UAE visa, …
Dubai Malls to Hold 12-Hour Flash Sale With Discounts Up to 90%
The sale launches the Dubai Shopping Festival sale season, with prize draws on qualifying spends including AED 1 million and five Nissan Patrol 2026 cars.
Abu Dhabi firm wants a major slice of global reinsurance
There have been plenty of proclamations from Gulf financial centers about building insurance and reinsurance hubs. Most haven’t taken off. A well-heeled startup in Abu Dhabi plans to change that. RIQ …
2 major Abu Dhabi traffic updates you need to know about
If you’re driving around in Abu Dhabi, pay attention: there are two key roads closed in the city. Motorists in the capital are likely to be affected by the road closures and some journeys could take …
Sharjah introduces new licence plate category for classic cars and motorcycles
Sharjah Police have announced the launch of a new category of licence plates dedicated to classic vehicles and motorcycles across the emirate, marking a step toward enhancing specialised traffic …
Sharjah Police affirm readiness for New Year’s Eve 2026
Brigadier General Omar Al Ghazal, Director General of the General Department of Operations and Security Support at Sharjah Police, chaired a meeting with relevant departments to review security plans …
UAE tourism investment accelerates as government funds back start-ups and SMEs
UAE tourism investment is gaining pace as national funds and banks deploy billions in financing, supporting start-ups, SMEs and jobs …
Automechanika Dubai 2025 concludes with record global participation as the automotive aftermarket converges in Dubai
Automechanika Dubai 2025, the largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry in the Middle East and Africa, concluded last wee …
Dubai’s air cargo revolution: Inside the high-tech upgrade at DXB
From a single high-tech command centre, Dubai Police officers can now remotely monitor six X-ray screening machines across dnata’s warehouse …
UAE streamlines yacht travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai under new protocol
The new framework will come into effect in January 2026, with shipping agents instructed to operate in line with the updated requirements …
Meet the new Wasim Akram: Left-arm quick rips through Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with two wickets in six balls
The name was familiar, the impact unmistakable. UAE’s Wasim Akram, also a left-arm fast bowler, turned heads in the ongoing ILT20 season as he channelled his legendary namesake, ripping through Abu …
Female employee sues Abu Dhabi firm over her arbitrary dismissal
Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance has obliged a company to pay Dhs13,304 to an employee who had been working for it for about 9 years, but the …
UAE Streamlines Travel Protocols for Foreign Yachts Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Foreign yachts can now benefit from a simplified administrative process when travelling between Abu Dhabi and Dubai …
A huge free K-pop concert is coming to Dubai next month
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.
Sharjah’s SACC 2026: New name, bigger venue, new market
Sharjah renames its animation event to the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC) for 2026, adds an Animation and Comics Market, and launches a census of Arab creatives. Runs 26–29 March 2026.