Hala Badri, DG of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is moving the city beyond administrative milestones toward a living, breathing ecosystem …
Sharjah Police handle 6,620 emergency calls on New Year’s Eve
The Sharjah Police General Headquarters announced the success of its comprehensive security plan, which was implemented to welcome in the New Year of 2026.
Great wealth transfer sparks major shift in UAE’s family business ownership
A sweeping generational shift is transforming how family businesses across the UAE are owned, governed and prepared for the future, as the region undergoes what experts describe as a historic “great …
Dubai property market hits $185.5bn in sales as population boom drives record growth in 2025
Dubai real estate market saw $185.5bn in sales in 2025 as population growth, end-user demand and supply reshaped market …
Can Indian citizens apply for H-1B renewal from the UAE? Here’s what Reddit post read
Indian H-1B visa holders can now renew their visas from third countries like the UAE, provided they have valid residency permits. One applicant successfully renewed their H-1B in Dubai after facing …
‘Year of the Family:’ Fireworks light up Abu Dhabi sky and delight thousands of families
Abu Dhabi celebrated on Wednesday the advent of the new year 2026, “Year of the Family,” as fireworks displays lit up the city’s sky, amid a large turnout of citizens and residents who flocked early …
Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Eyes $600M IPO Backed by Alibaba and Abu Dhabi
MiniMax, a Chinese AI startup, is preparing a $600 million IPO backed by Alibaba and Abu Dhabi investors as competition between US and Chinese AI firms intensifies.
UAE may offer two-year multiple-entry visit visas for work assignments
The United Arab Emirates is set to introduce new rules for Work Assignment Visas. These visas will soon be multiple-entry, valid for two years. Visitors can stay up to 60 days per visit, with a total …
Dubai Shopping Festival Auto Season accelerates citywide
Dubai, UAE – As part of its landmark 31st edition, Dubai Shopping Festival revs up the emirate with the return of DSF Auto Season — a multi-week celebration that transforms Dubai into a citywide …
5 major Abu Dhabi changes to know about in January 2026
The city will see some big changes from January, including how much drivers will have to pay for fuel and a new sugar tax. So you can focus on party planning for New Year’s Eve, we’ve rounded up the …
Dubai real estate surges to record AED 681bln in 2025, signaling a new era of structural growth
Firmly establishing Dubai not only as a global investment hub, but as a long-term home for a new generation of residents …
Top Spotify podcasts for 2025 reveal UAE’s entrepreneurial spirit
The top podcasts across the UAE, according to Spotify listening data for 2025, show a strong focus on business, leadership and entrepreneurism. Topping the UAE charts is The Diary Of A CEO, hosted by …
Leading Arabic App Development Companies In Dubai Trusted By Enterprise Technology Leaders
Discover top app development companies in Dubai trusted by enterprises, offering scalable, compliant, and regionally relevant mobile solutions for business growth.
NYE 2026: Watch record-breaking fireworks, drone displays at these places in the UAE
Celebrate NYE 2026 across the UAE with spectacular fireworks and drone shows, from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Sharjah, Ajman, and RAK …
Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE import sand from Australia despite their endless deserts
Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand’s smooth grains are …
World Customs Organization praises ‘e-commerce platform’ in trilingual report
Supporting this, Dubai Customs targets converting 20–30% of low-value e-commerce shipments to its platform. Through cooperation with multinational express couriers and SMEs, Dubai Customs ensures that …
Abu Dhabi issues traffic restrictions for New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations
Abu Dhabi has announced temporary traffic restrictions ahead of New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, introducing movement bans for heavy vehicles and labour buses across the capital to manage congestion …