The UAE has announced 6 benefits available to foreigners who hold Golden Residency, including family sponsorship, long-term residence and freedom to work and study.
Dubai property transactions grow bigger as buyers stretch their budgets
Industry executives say softer prices and flexible payment plans from developers are pushing mid-market buyers in Dubai to spend more per transaction while also attracting fence-sitters …
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook launch monthly subscription service in UAE
UAE users can subscribe to individual applications or combined packages covering Meta’s social platforms and Meta AI. Prices start at $1.63 (AED 5.99) per month for WhatsApp Plus. Meta confirmed its …
Dubai slips in financial centre ranking as Asian hubs surge
Dubai has lost ground in a prominent ranking of international financial centres, with Tokyo and other major Asian hubs gaining ground at the Middle East city’s expense since the …
ReThink expands consultancy in Dubai and Athens amid scramble for top investing talent
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The ReThink Group, the hedge fund performance and talent consultancy founded by Denise Shull, announced its expansion into Dubai and Athens. Leading the …
Sharjah Art Foundation Is Building a Home for Photography
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new Photography Gallery and Vantage Point 13 signal a deeper investment in photography, commissioning and lens-based practice.
UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities
UAE strongly condemns attacks by Houthi Group on Saudi civilian facilities …
5,000 Bangladeshis stuck after UAE cancels visas abruptly. Here’s why
A routine trip home has turned into a nightmare for thousands of Bangladeshis after the UAE cancelled their visas abruptly, leaving them unable to return to jobs, businesses and families.
UAE AI minister: data centres are now “more important than bridges”
Salesforce lost both of its UAE data centres on the war’s first day. The UAE’s AI minister says it will stop advertising where they are.
Dubai property sales rebound 38% from three-year low as prices rise in 81% of communities
Dubai property sales recovered 38% from a three-year low as prices rose in 81% of communities and off-plan homes accounted for up to 76% of deals …
UAE company pioneers affordable satellite phone coverage
Satellite platform to build space-based service network …
Sharjah Charity pays Dhs2.6m in school fees for 600 needy students
Since the beginning of the new academic year until mid-September, Sharjah Charity International has paid the tuition fees for 600 students in need as part of the “Supporting Students” project, after …
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 boosts average consumer spending by 110%
DUBAI – Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 concluded its 29th edition after one of the festival’s biggest and most dynamic seasons, drawing hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors over 60 days …
Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail’s new UAE travel plan: What it means for passengers
Under the MoU, the organisations will explore a range of initiatives aimed at simplifying travel and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway to the wider UAE …
UAE: Azizi set to deliver 10 more projects by year-end
UAE-based Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, continues to accelerate its delivery momentum across its wider portfolio. The developer has handed over seven projects during 2026 …
Amazon Web Services struggles to restore cloud access in Bahrain and UAE after military strikes
AWS has been unable to restore its Bahrain and UAE cloud regions six months after Iranian drone strikes destroyed infrastructure across multiple …
Dubai celebrates 33 wins at World Travel Awards Middle East 2026
Dubai has underlined the depth and quality of its tourism offering after its hotels, resorts, attractions and travel companies secured 33 titles at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2026. The …