Eid holidays often mean crowded spaces where children can easily wander off or face unexpected risks if not monitored actively …
Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 kicks off with tourism, retail offers
Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 opened on Tuesday under a joint initiative by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation …
ALEC awarded construction contract for $1.7bn Sphere Abu Dhabi
Sphere Abu Dhabi, with space for 20,000 people, will host immersive experiences, concert residencies, sports events and brand activations.
Oman’s Eid trade with UAE fired up by Hormuz disruption
Omani traders are experiencing a surge in Eid al-Adha sales to the UAE as the Iran conflict drives up activity on the country’s overland border routes. Shipping restrictions caused by the situation in …
Dubai beach resorts see surge in Eid bookings as domestic tourism hits peak
Dubai beach resorts see Eid Al Adha booking surge as domestic tourism peaks, pushing room rates up to AED 12,000 and occupancy near 100% with family-friendly offers …
Gold prices dip in Dubai amid oil and US-Iran tensions
Gold prices in Dubai dropped slightly on Tuesday morning, losing Dh4.5 per gram during early trading. This came as tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher, stirring inflation …
Dubai International Airport to close permanently by 2035
Dubai International Airport which has served as the world’s busiest hub for international travel, is set to close permanently.Since opening in 1960 with a single sand runway, the airport has grown …
12 major changes coming to Dubai this summer 2026
Dubai is constantly evolving, with everything from bold new buildings reshaping the skyline to updated laws and guidelines influencing everyday life. As we head into the hot summer months, the emirate …
UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s war
Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan’s war.
UAE fast-tracks Gulf trade corridors amid Iran conflict
The UAE has also introduced a Dh1 billion economic support fund to ensure business continuity and targeted relief for small and medium enterprises …
Dubai releases 54 inmates after settling $953,000 in rental dispute debts
Dubai’s Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), represented by its “Yad Al Khair” Committee, has launched a new humanitarian initiative titled “Eid Reunion” in collaboration with the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al …
Back to zero: Pakistani Shias pay the price as UAE hardens ideological campaign against Iran
Hundreds of Pakistani Shi’ites reportedly returned from the UAE without jobs or savings amid claims of sect-linked deportations.
Dubai strikes back: Premium real estate is already rebounding, Ali Sajwani reveals
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 …