AYS Developers, a Dubai-based luxury real estate developer, has successfully hosted the world’s largest real estate training session, setting a new Guinness World Record at the Grand Hyatt Conference …
How Dubai’s Strategy Prevented an Oil Crisis Like Venezuela’s
Dubai’s remarkable transformation from an oil-dependent economy to a global business and tourism powerhouse is a story of strategic vision, diversification, and innovation. Unlike Venezuela, which …
Dubai Municipality intensifies inspection campaigns to enhance food safety and public health during Eid Al-Adha
Around 150 specialised inspectors deployed to monitor compliance across food safety, environmental health, and public safety.
Dubai Real Estate Boom Sparks Investor Rush Despite Warnings
Welcome to the Mideast Money newsletter, where we chronicle the intersection of money and power in a region that’s become one of the most influential in global finance. I’m Laura Gardner Cuesta, …
Sharjah welcomes high-level Korean delegation to boost cooperation in AI and digital transformation
Sharjah: The Emirate of Sharjah welcomed a high-level official delegation from the Seoul AI Foundation and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, in a strategic visit organised by Sharjah Digital …
The role of future-ready developments in Sharjah’s economic ascent
Sharjah’s first wave of modernisation began with its waterfront developments in the 1960s, followed by new ports, souks, and the 1,000 Villas Project. Fast forward to today, it is home to more than 1.
Best things to do in June in Abu Dhabi
June in Abu Dhabi is many things: hot, humid and the perfect excuse to fill your calendar with seriously cool things to do indoors (and the odd al fresco soirée if you’re brave).
Etihad set to launch Atlanta’s first nonstop Abu Dhabi flight next month
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is gearing up to launch Atlanta’s first-ever regular nonstop flight to Abu Dhabi in July.
Secretive Exchange House Hit with DH 3.5 Million Penalty in UAE’s Crackdown on Dirty Money
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has taken strong action against a money exchange company. This company was found to be breaking important rules that help stop money laundering and …
Billionaire Guts Media Firm Weeks After Glitzy Dubai Launch
It was meant to be the last hurrah of a billionaire’s near five decades of deal-making — and a second shot at success in the media business. Naguib Sawiris, who’d built a $8.4 billion fortune in some …
Are cars really melting in the Dubai heat? Here’s the truth behind the rumours
Dubai summers can be challenging but can the heat ever get so intense that it can melt cars? Recently, a reel making waves on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, posted by accounts such as Dubai – …
Dubai’s RDI Grant Initiative returns to fund groundbreaking research
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2024 with the aim to fund bold, future-oriented research projects in Dubai …
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop paper-based diagnostic tool for infectious disease detection
A team of scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a breakthrough paper-based diagnostic device that can detect COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in under 10 minutes, without the need for …
Security and checkout friction remain top concerns for UAE online shoppers
Despite the rapid growth of eCommerce and significant strides in advancing the UAE’s digital economy, the report highlights that retailers still have room to improve the online checkout experience …
Eid Al Adha: Some UAE hotels hit 100% occupancy amid Schengen, US visa delays
Hotels across the UAE are experiencing a surge in bookings ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays, with many properties reporting full or near-full occupancy. This uptick is largely driven by residents …
Massive fire at Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah Port contained after 24-hour battle
A major industrial fire at Sharjah’s strategic Al Hamriyah Port triggered a swift, coordinated response that contained the fuel depot blaze within 24 hours. Massive fire at Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah Port …
Abu Dhabi to have first wellness island, launches Dh40-billion project
Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape is set to expand with the launch of Fahid Island — a new Dh40 billion masterplanned destination by Aldar that promises to redefine coastal living with a focus on …