His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, chaired the second meeting of the permanent executive committee of the Sharjah Higher Council for …
UAE launches emergency airport plan amid travel disruption
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security activates emergency business continuity plan …
Dubai: Mega Palm Jumeirah plot sells for staggering $100 million
This landmark deal is indicative of a broader trend witnessed throughout 2025, as Dubai continues to achieve unprecedented milestones in its real estate sector.
Dubai’s office market sets new records in first quarter
While ready offices still dominate the sales market, off-plan transaction values rose a staggering 741 per cent – nearly eightfold – to reach a new high of Dh800 million in Q1 …
BOHO GROUP: How Two Cousins Built Dubai’s Fastest-Growing Women-Led Conglomerate in Just 10 Months
In the heart of Dubai’s dynamic business landscape, a remarkable story of passion, ambition, and legacy is unfolding. Meet Sucheta Sharma and Urvashi Lakhanpal–two visionary cousin sisters who, under …
Sellers warned against Dubai chocolate craze amid food safety risks
Dubai chocolate has become a sweet sensation on the likes of TikTok, but the FCA warns that some products may not be safe to sell.
GCC tops export destinations for Dubai Chamber of Commerce members with value of Dhs40.5 billion in Q1
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that markets within the Gulf …
Dubai’s office market sets new records, with AED2.8bln worth of sales across 933 transactions – Cavendish Maxwell
Dubai – Dubai’s office real estate market has set new records for sales values and volumes, with investors spending AED2.8 billion across 933 transactions in Q1 2025, according to new insight from …
Dubai SME facilitates AED1.29 billion in contracts to SME members of Emirati Supplier Programme in 2024
The Emirati Supplier Programme, managed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), …
Dubai real estate: Shamal unveils 90-unit residential development at historic Dubai Zoo site
Residents will have access to amenities centred around courtyards including a club house, wellness area, children’s play area, family pool, lounge and gym …
International Students Ditch US for UAE Over Visa and Policy
With growing uncertainty around US student visa policies, more international students are turning their attention to the UAE. Recent policy changes and proclamations in the US such as the proposed ban …
GCC Tourist Visa Approved, To Be Rolled Out Soon
The single GCC tourist visa has been approved and is now awaiting implementation—hopefully soon,” Al Marri stated. “It is now with the Ministry of Interior and the relevant authorities who are looking …
One visa covering six Gulf nations: GCC approves Schengen-style tourist visa, implementation expected soon
Modelled on the Schengen system in Europe, the unified visa, informally dubbed the “GCC Grand Tours Visa,” will allow visitors to travel across the six member nations …
UAE jobseekers left empty-handed after working on visit visas, offer letters
Common red flags include being asked to pay for a job or visa, starting work before a legal employment visa is issued, receiving only verbal offers, and changes in job terms mid-process …
GCC Approves Schengen-Style Tourist Visa for Six Gulf Countries, Rollout Expected Soon – What Travellers Need to Know
The GCC Unified Tourist Visa has been approved, offering seamless travel across six Gulf countries – the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. Discover what this means …
Middle East’s Schengen style GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out ‘soon’
The long-pending unified tourist visa for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has received official approval and is set for rollout soon, UAEs Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri …
‘Deep pockets’ could help Abu Dhabi win regulatory approval for Santos bid, analysts say
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, preparing an $18.7 billion bid for Santos , is likely to face close scrutiny from Australian regulators worried about local gas supply, but could win them over with …