A British expat lifts the veil on life in Dubai, revealing why the dream move abroad isn’t always what it seems.
De Beers opens flagship in Dubai
Situated on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall, the new boutique takes design cues from the De Beers flagship on London’s Old Bond Street …
Ayu Life Sciences to invest AED 33 million in Jafza medical facility
The first-of-its-kind facility in the region will focus on producing next-generation wound care solutions and surgical treatments. Ayu Life Sciences to invest AED 33 million in Jafza medical facility.
Dubai mourns ‘pivotal’ player in emirate’s rise as a maritime hub
Khamis Juma Buamim, a well-known figure on the Dubai shipping scene for the past 15 years, has died. Close friends expressed shock at Buamim’s death this week, describing it as as sudden and …
Beat the heat: 60 great indoor activities in Dubai
We hate stating the obvious, but it’s starting to reach oven temperatures in Dubai (and the UAE). If you prefer to not be a roasted chicken, here is a handy list of indoor activities in Dubai. Here …
How Step Dubai and Token2049 Are Transforming the Blockchain Event Market
The rapid development of blockchain and Web3 technologies has led to the emergence of major industry events shaping the …
How Abu Dhabi’s salt domes could help the UAE reach its net-zero targets
Natural geological structures called salt domes in Abu Dhabi could play a leading role in the UAE’s energy transition, new research suggests. These structures of sedimentary rocks, formed where a …
Hamdan bin Mohammed launches Dubai AI Academy during Dubai AI Week
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, …
UAE jobs: Etihad Airways to hold career fair for Emiratis on May 22
Etihad Airways announced on Friday the launch of its first career fair, in an attempt to connect ambitious Emirati talent with a wide range of career opportunities in aviation.
UAE to scrap visas for North Macedonia citizens
North Macedonia’s citizens will soon be able to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without a visa, North Macedonia’s prime minister Hristijan Mickoski said on Friday.
Reimagining Mall of the Emirates as the UAE shopping centre turns 20
One of my most abiding memories of living in the UAE is of driving up the ramp into the newly opened Mall of the Emirates (MoE) in autumn 2005. Reader, it was a ghost town. As I gazed around …
Abu Dhabi Customs showcases AI-driven digital transformation to Jordanian delegation
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs hosted a high-level delegation from the Jordan Customs Department for a three-day study visit.Organised by the International Trade Centre in Geneva as …
JAFZA One Convention Centre to host UAE’s largest business networking event
Join UAE’s largest business networking event at JAFZA One Convention Centre, Dubai, on May 9-10, 2025. Connect with top entrepreneurs.
Abu Dhabi Customs wins first place in Global Customs Innovation Award
Abu Dhabi Customs has secured first place in the 2024 Global Customs Innovation Award in the category of “Innovations in Customs Use Today,” presented by the Pan-European Network of Customs …
Dubai free zones to gain from Trump tariff policies as businesses eye neutral UAE
The UAE’s position as a global trade hub with its business-friendly environment could attract more manufacturers and logistics firms looking to mitigate exposure to U.S. tariffs …
Dubai CommerCity partners with AI firms to transform UAE e-commerce landscape
Dubai’s digital commerce free zone announces strategic partnerships with qeen.ai and Portmind during AI Week to boost e-commerce growth and streamline trade operations …
The strategy behind Dubai’s fastest luxury sales: How one firm is redefining the market
In Dubai’s fiercely competitive luxury property market, where over 60,000 real estate agents compete for listings, one firm is quietly outperforming the …