From expanded visa-on-arrival to updated property visa rules, 2026 has brought some major changes to entry and residency permits in the UAE. Whether you’re a tourist booking a trip or an overseas …
Dubai metro Blue and Gold lines to reshape property values and demand by 2040
Connectivity has long influenced how cities grow. In Dubai, it is now expected to play an equally important role in shaping the next phase of the property market. As the city expands its rail network …
Dubai Golden Visa, $4.9bn road plan, passport-free airports, UAE school holidays – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai Golden Visa, $4.9bn road plan, passport-free airports, UAE school holidays, Etihad Rail, Jeddah Tower and more top stories this week …
Dubai awards record $280m in government contracts to Emirati SMEs for first time
Dubai awarded a record $280.4m in government contracts to Emirati SMEs in 2025 as procurement under the Emirati Supplier Programme hit new highs …
Dubai Summer Surprises: Shop, save, and win as the Great Dubai Summer Sale arrives at malls across the city
Discover Dubai Summer Surprises and the Great Dubai Summer Sale with up to 90% off, flash sales, luxury shopping, loyalty rewards, and chances to win staycations, apartments, cars, and Skywards Miles …
Abu Dhabi breaks ground on Dar Al Funoon performing arts venue
Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi will be a permanent home for performance at the highest international level, bringing together leading artists, companies and creative talent from the UAE, the region and …
UAE’s non-oil business activity grows at slowest pace in five years in June amid fallout of Iran war
Employment in Emirates contracts for first time in four years as conflict dents economic growth …
Dubai SME enables Emirati Supplier Programme members to secure AED1.78 billion in contracts in 2025
DUBAI, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirati Supplier Programme, managed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department …
Dubai Chambers organises roundtable in Shanghai to introduce Chinese investors to investment opportunities
Dubai Chambers recently organised a roundtable in Shanghai to highlight the investment opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) for Chinese investors and companies. The session also …
UAE businesses urged to act now to avoid tax compliance trap
Businesses in the UAE have been issued a warning over a compliance gap emerging with the country’s new e-invoicing legislation. The voluntary phase of e-invoicing began on Wednesday and confidence is …
Huge Dubai visa update increases demand for property as major rule gets scrapped
Rohit Bachani, co-founder of Merlin Real Estate, echoed the trend, saying interest has increased for studios and one-bedroom units in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), …
Dubai Customs and Dubai Police Foil Attempt to Smuggle 279,000 Pregabalin Pills
Dubai Customs, in coordination with Dubai Police’s General Department of Anti-Narcotics, foiled an attempt to smuggle and distribute 278,850 pills of Pr …
Dubai Chambers organises roundtable in Shanghai
Salem AlShamsi: “China holds strategic importance in our efforts to strengthen investment ties with leading global markets.” …
What’s your Dubai-it dream? Two residents share how Sheikh Mohammed’s vision became their reality
Two Dubai residents share how Sheikh Mohammed’s Dubai-it vision inspired them to turn ambition into action, from launching an AI start-up to raising a family in one of the world’s safest cities …
UAE Rewrites Offshore Oil Pricing To Capture Asian Markets
No longer restricted by OPEC caps and launching a major post-quota production increase, the UAE is aligning its pricing strategy to compete effectively for long-term Asian spot market share.
UAE freelance visa: Key rules for applicants explained
The UAE explained freelance visa rules, eligibility and family sponsorship requirements for individuals seeking to work independently in the country.
Abu Dhabi Customs receives Border Innovation award at 2026 International Trade Awards
Abu Dhabi Customs has received the Border Innovation award at the 2026 International Trade Awards, marking another international achievement for the organisation.Organised by the Chartered Institute …