Dubai’s property sector is mounting an aggressive recovery as high-net-worth buyers quickly look past regional geopolitical noise. Despite a brief, sharp disruption across March and April triggered by …
Indian woman jumps to death after throwing 5-year-old daughter from 15th floor in Sharjah
A 35-year-old Indian woman pushed her five-year-old daughter from a high-rise in Sharjah, before jumping herself, resulting in their deaths. The …
Abu Dhabi approves housing package worth $419 million
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has approved an economic package that will benefit 1,074 Emirati citizens ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Pakistan Shi’ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings
By Saad Sayeed and Mubasher Bukhari CHAKWAL, Pakistan, May 25 (Reuters) – In a cluster of villages in Pakistan’s largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi’ite Muslims have returned from the …
Doha and Dubai in Lockdown Mode After US Strike Escalation Sparks Regional Airspace Crisis Across Middle East
The Middle East’s busiest aviation corridors ground to a halt overnight as US strikes on Iran triggered sweeping airspace closures across the Gulf, forcing Dubai and Doha, two of the world’s most …
UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with US, UAE official says
UAE official: “Technical requirements, sovereign operational restrictions, and cost/benefit analysis led to the reassessment at that time, and those considerations underpin our ongoing position.” The …
Children using delivery apps in UAE? Parents told to set safety rules
A new advisory urges parents to set clear rules for children using delivery and online shopping apps. Learn how to protect your family from hidden dangers and unwanted orders …
UAE Eid staycation demand offers respite for hotels as Iran war hits tourism
Guests look closer to home for breaks amid rising flight prices and discount deals …
Dubai Police warns against fireworks use ahead of Eid Al Adha
The authority also highlighted the legal consequences associated with the trade and distribution of fireworks under UAE law …
Abu Dhabi awards $1.7bn contract to ALEC for Sphere entertainment venue
ALEC, a publicly listed UAE contractor, will be responsible for the full design, procurement and construction of the venue, which will feature advanced immersive technologies and integrated building s …
Strait of Hormuz turmoil ‘serious’ risk for Europe, top UAE adviser warns
UAE presidential adviser Dr Anwar Gargash said at a conference in Prague that the Strait of Hormuz is a European energy problem, not a distant regional one, as the region continues to face the worst …
Dubai updates parking codes with weeks left for variable rates
Last month, Parkin PJSC announced that the new variable pricing tariff will take effect from early April 2025 across Dubai …
Abu Dhabi, Qatar Quietly Slip More Tankers Through Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has been quietly ferrying oil and gas shipments out of the Persian Gulf using its own fleet, apparently clearing both the Iranian navy and US warships to reach …
UAE: Egyptian killed, 4 injured after debris hits Abu Dhabi gas facility
Two Pakistani and two Egyptian nationals injured in Habshan gas plant fire Abu Dhabi: Authorities confirmed that two fires erupted at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant following the fall of debris …
UAE and Saudi Arabia reroute some oil exports away from Hormuz
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are redirecting some oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz as the latest Gulf crisis exposes the risks of relying too heavily on a single chokepoint. The shift does not …
Alec unit awarded contract to build Sphere Abu Dhabi
A subsidiary of Dubai government-owned construction company Alec Holdings has won a $1.7 billion contract to build the Sphere Abu Dhabi entertainment venue. The award was issued by the Department of …
Sphere Abu Dhabi: Alec wins $1.7 billion construction contract
Official project material also links Sphere Abu Dhabi to the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix …