Abu Dhabi activates two new 24/7 Darb toll gates from May 4 in Ghantoot and Wahat Al Karama to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and apply AED 4 per crossing with exemptions for eligible groups …
Passenger arriving from Sharjah opens emergency exit door; held
Passenger opens emergency door on flight from Sharjah, leading to diversion of another plane at Chennai airport.
Dubai’s digital ecosystem drives resilience and record growth for tech leaders
Dubai’s integrated digital ecosystem, public-private alignment and world-class infrastructure drive resilience and record growth for tech leaders, positioning the emirate as a global launchpad for dig …
New industrial establishments commencing operations in Abu Dhabi rise 53 percent in 2025
The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, …
New industrial establishments commencing operations in Abu Dhabi rise 53 percent in 2025
The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, …
Abu Dhabi Padel League 2026 to kick off on May 9
Multi-round tournament aims to bring communities together through sport, with matches held across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra …
UAE exits OPEC, issues travel ban, scraps Dubai visa rule – 10 big stories you missed
UAE exits OPEC, issues travel ban and eases Dubai property visa rules, alongside Global Village offers and real estate growth—10 key business stories this week …
The UAE Quit OPEC Because Its Sovereign Wealth Now Dwarfs Oil
The UAE left OPEC because its $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth portfolio now matters more than the price of crude. Higher oil prices can hurt Abu Dhabi as much as help it.
From a 50-country empire to ground zero: How Hubert Freidl risked everything and is now rewriting the rules of scale in Dubai
The prevailing narrative of entrepreneurship often reads like a straight line to the top: a brilliant idea, a massive …
UAE e-invoicing: Firms above Dh50 million in revenue first to roll out from July
The UAE will begin the pilot phase of its e-invoicing system from July 1, followed by a phased mandatory rollout, starting with businesses generating over Dh50 million in annual revenue, a senior …
UAE tourist visa guide 2026: Visa types, fees, and how to apply
If Dubai or Abu Dhabi are on your travel bucket list, you’ll be happy to know that you may not even need a visa to travel to the UAE. Don’t worry if your nation …
UAE targets 50 per cent AI-powered government shift in two years as Sheikh Maktoum orders tax authority overhaul
UAE targets 50 per cent AI-driven government transformation in two years as Sheikh Maktoum directs FTA to adopt Agentic AI and boost tax systems …
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and private sector resilience
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and resilience, strengthening public-private ties amid global challenges …
International travel cheat code: First stop Dubai
Dubai looks effortless on camera — between the skyline, the luxury, the nonstop movement around places like the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall. But […] …
UAE quits OPEC after nearly six decades, shaking oil market
The United Arab Emirates has formally exited OPEC after nearly 60 years, seeking to bypass production quotas and expand output toward 5 million barrels per day by 2027. Analysts see the move as the …
8 important Dubai visa updates you need to know about in 2026
There have been several important Dubai visa changes and announcements rolled out in the past year which make it easier to get your hands on a visa …
VaultsPay and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to expand digital payments in the UAE
The two organizations formalized their agreement marking a milestone intended to enhance digital payment capabilities and support financial inclusion across the UAE …