Dubai is accelerating construction at Palm Jebel Ali as Nakheel pushes villa delivery and transport authorities expand rail capacity across the emirate. Nakheel awarded contracts worth more than Dh3.5 …
Dubai’s New Propoerty Rules to Attract Overseas Buyers
Dubai is poised to see a significant uptick in foreign investment and first-time homebuyers following updates to its property visa requirements. Although a formal announcement from the Dubai Land …
Dubai is getting a nine-day tuna festival (and yes, it’s as extra as it sounds)
From live tuna cutting to luxury island staycations, Tunaria Festival arrives in Dubai this May. Dubai is getting a nine-day tuna festival (and yes, it’s as extra as it sounds). Partner Content.
Abu Dhabi begins field trials for 23-foot autonomous patrol boat to strengthen maritime safety
The initiative aims to support monitoring operations across maritime channels in coordination with Abu Dhabi Maritime, strengthening oversight, improving compliance with regulations and enhancing over …
Abu Dhabi runs trial for autonomous patrol boat
Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new frontier in maritime security with the launch of a trial for a driverless patrol boat. Authorities are currently testing a seven-metre autonomous vessel designed to pave …
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran conflict makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
Restaurants are reporting shortages of imported produce and a drop in customer demand linked to weaker tourism flows …
Dubai Chamber and FedEx review supply chain resilience
Dubai Chamber and FedEx discuss supply chain resilience, logistics frameworks, and strategies to manage global trade disruptions in Dubai …
Dubai Police seize vehicle after driver removes licence plate, runs red light
Jumping the red light is punishable with a Dh50,000 fine, 30-day vehicle confiscation and 23 black points on the driver’s licence …
Rokos pushing ahead with Abu Dhabi office after regulator approval
Chris Rokos’ hedge fund is pushing ahead with plans to open an Abu Dhabi office, underlining the United Arab Emirates’s continuing appeal to hedge funds, even with the country having been a target of …
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) – Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican …
Dubai menus shrink as Iran war makes food costs climb
Several weeks of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have cut tourist arrivals to the UAE and disrupted trade for the gastronomy sector, …
Singapore Is Pulling In Dubai Gold as Middle East War Drags On
Imports of gold into Singapore from Dubai hit a record last month, thanks to wealthy investors seeking alternative hubs against the backdrop of an eight-week conflict in the Persian Gulf.
Bank of Sharjah approves 6.5% dividend as net profit soars 89% in 2025
Bank of Sharjah reinforced its commitment to the UAE’s Emiratization agenda, embedding it as a core pillar of its long-term strategy …
First digital system to track marine fishing activated in Sharjah, Fujairah to enhance national fisheries management
SHARJAH, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s fisheries and fishing sector is witnessing a new expansion of the “SFS Fisheries” system, the first digital platform of its kind at the national and regional …
Dubai real estate: New residency rules scrap $204,000 minimum, boosting demand
Dubai removes $204,000 property threshold for residency, with new rules set to boost demand and expand investor base, study finds …
I moved to Dubai as others were leaving. My company made the decision easy.
Last month, Renee O’Drobinak moved with her husband from London to Dubai for a marketing job. She says her life is much easier now.
Drug kingpin extradited from Dubai is jailed for six years
A man who directed a million-pound drug gang has been jailed for six years after being brought back to Scotland from Dubai. Stephen ‘Jimmy’ Jamieson, 43, was caught communicating with fellow gangsters …