Dubai steps up cashless ambitions as Department of Finance and Free Zones Council sign deal to advance digital payments by 2026 …
UAE visa changes 2026 explained: New categories, sponsorship rules, easier entry for tourists
The UAE has implemented significant visa reforms for 2026, introducing new categories for tech, culture and cruise tourism. These changes also include updated sponsorship rules for residents, expanded …
Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin
Dubai, UAE: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE …
Sharjah Literature Festival celebrates the capacity of words to link societies
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and with the support and guidance …
UAE aviation strengthens role as economic benchmark
The UAE aviation sector strengthened its global standing in 2025 with regulatory, sustainability, and infrastructure contributing up to 18% of GDP …
Dubai World Trade Centre to host 71 events in H1 2026; see details
During H1, events pause during Ramadan, before resuming after Eid with DUPHAT in March and Middle East Energy in April, DWTC said …
Dubai new home supply likely to ease
DUBAI: The chief executive officer (CEO) of Dubai’s Union Properties PJSC expects surging construction and land costs to put the brakes on the supply of new homes in the emirate’s booming real-estate …
Sharjah Ruler opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening. The festival, which runs for …
Buying property in Dubai vs. US cities: What investors should compare
Compare buying property in Dubai vs U.S. cities. Explore prices, rental yields, taxes, financing, and ROI to help real estate investors make informed decisions.
Dubai World Trade Centre Unveils H1 2026 Calendar
Dubai World Trade Centre announces events calendar for 2026 featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences …
Final week of Dubai Shopping Festival free fireworks, drone shows and concerts
The Dubai Shopping Festival promises more than a month of top bargains, spectacular drone and fireworks displays and exciting concerts.
Three brothers and maid killed in Abu Dhabi crash after trip to Liwa Festival
Three children and a maid were killed in a road accident on Sunday morning as the family returned home to Dubai after visiting the Liwa Festival. Their parents and two other children survived and are …
Dhs4m rentals and rising: Why some Dubai landlords aren’t blinking
Real estate brokerage Exclusive Links says it completed one of Dubai’s highest-value residential rental transactions of 2025 last month, securing a Dhs4.25m annual lease …
Dubai tops ranks for most startup friendly city in the Middle East: Report
Dubai has been ranked the world’s third most startup-friendly behind San Francisco and Zurich and ahead of established hubs including New York, London and Paris.
10 important Dubai visa changes 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 …
Abu Dhabi Police has issued a warning for noisy vehicle drivers
In a statement on X, Abu Dhabi Police noted the negative behaviours of some young drivers leads to noise pollution, disturbance and reckless driving on some roads. It further explained that vehicle …
UAE leaders mark 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed in office
Leaders, including UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, gathered over the weekend to mark the milestone …