Dubai Islands sales surged to $953m in May 2025 as new projects, prime location, and Dubai’s 2040 vision boost investor demand …
Dubai property market proves resilient in August; apartments drive growth
Dubai’s property market once again proved its resilience in August, with apartments taking centre stage as the main driver of activity across both sales and rentals.
Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.6bn of transactions last week, including $26m Burj Khalifa office
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED16.86bn ($4.6bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department. Sales transactions dominated the figures, with AED11.32bn ($3.1bn), …
In Dubai, B-school set up by Indian entrepreneur offers 4-year business course across seven countries
Setting up an e-commerce business in Dubai, a D2C brand in India, a ‘kickstarter’ in Singapore and Malaysia, and businesses across Ghana, the US, Argentina and Europe — this is not a businessman’s w …
UAE weather: Partly cloudy skies; mercury to hit 41ºC in Abu Dhabi
Conditions will get humid by night and Monday morning, especially over the coasts, with a probability of mist formation …
Dubai just dropped a 30% tax on alcohol – CNN
Dubai has scrapped a 30% tax on alcohol and will no longer charge tourists or expats for permits to buy alcoholic drinks as the emirate tries to attract more foreign workers and visitors in the …
UAE gold exports to Iraq fall 53% in Q1 2025
UAE gold exports to Iraq fell 53% in Q1 2025, following a massive spike in 2024, raising questions about financial transparency and the source of funding.
Dubai’s One Freezone Passport: Louis Vuitton Becomes First Corporate …
Dubai on Tuesday implemented the One Freezone Passport, which allows companies to operate across all free zones in the emirate under a single licence. Launched by Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC …
Want to stay in the UAE? Know which visa works for you
The United Arab Emirates boasts a diverse residency system, featuring visas from short-term work permits to decade-long options for various professionals. The Golden Visa offers long-term residency to …
Saif bin Zayed visits 22nd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition …
UAE President visits Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), held under the theme ‘The Legacy …
Indian Oil Skips US, Buys Nigerian, UAE Crude Via Tender
The state refiner picks 1 million barrels each of Nigerian grades from French oil major TotalEnergies and another 1 million barrels of Abu Dhabi’s Das crude …
IndiGo Kochi–Abu Dhabi Flight Returns After Mid-Air Technical Snag
On September 6, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E 1403 from Kochi to Abu Dhabi returned mid-air due to a technical issue.
Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight suffers tech snag; returns to Kochi
The flight 6E-1403 (COK-AUH) departed from Kochi at 11.10 pm on Friday and returned to the city at around 1.44 am on Saturday due to a technical snag, the sources told PTI.
New UAE tax rules; Dubai real estate record; 100 best places to work; Oman launches Golden Visa – 10 things you missed this week
From record Dubai real estate sales to new UAE tax rules, Oman’s Golden Residency and Saudi retail growth—this week’s must-read headlines …
Would you move to Dubai to get away from tax hikes? This is Money podcast
Footballer Rio Ferdinand and his family have even announced they are making the move – but two young families we spoke to say it isn’t just for sports stars and influencers.
IndiGo Abu Dhabi flight returns to Kochi mid-air after due to technical snag; 180 passengers onboard
An IndiGo flight to Abu Dhabi returned to Kochi due to a technical issue after over two hours of flying. The flight, carrying over 180 passengers, was rescheduled with a new crew and departed again at …