Atlantis Dubai has achieved the most new ‘Star Awards’ globally this year, and has moved up the ranks from No.6 to No.2 in number of stars …
Gulf states build on UAE’s Mars breakthrough
The Gulf’s space ambitions are expanding five years after the UAE became the first Arab nation to establish a scientific presence on Mars.
UAE grocery prices set to drop as retailers permanently slash prices on 10,000 essentials
Choithrams is implementing a permanent price reduction on thousands of everyday essentials across the UAE, aiming for “everyday lower pricing” rather than temporary promotions. This strategic move, …
Smart and AW Rostamani Group to launch Smart #5 electric SUV engineered for UAE urban environment
Dubai, UAE: 11 February 2026 – smart, the premium intelligent electric automotive brand, presented by AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group) in the UAE, announced the official launch of the highly anticipated …
UAE banking outlook shifts to positive, despite low profitability – Moody’s
The ratings agency anticipates UAE banks will maintain robust funding as economic buoyancy, structural reforms continue …
Dubai shatters real estate records with $4.25bn of deals in just one day
Dubai posts record $4.25bn in single-day real estate transactions across 1,501 deals, reinforcing investor confidence …
UAE cements role as global financial gateway as FDI doubles to $40bn and DIFC assets hit $700bn
UAE FDI doubled to $40bn between 2019 and 2024 as DIFC assets reached $700bn, positioning country as financial gateway …
No French fries, no fried chicken: Abu Dhabi bans specific food items from lunch boxes
Abu Dhabi schools have begun spot checks on students’ lunch boxes to enforce a new ban on a wide range of unhealthy foods, part of a broader effort to promote healthier eating habits and support child …
Abu Dhabi strengthens education access with community-backed scholarship hub
The Al Mafraq facility will create long-term funding streams for students while supporting local economic activity …
UAE branded residences boom: Inside the $13.6bn luxury property surge
Driven by global wealth inflows and lifestyle-led demand, branded homes are transforming property values, buyer behaviour, and development strategy across the UAE. UAE branded residences boom: Inside …
PRYPCO Mint unveils tokenised real estate marketplace in Dubai
New platform is set to expand fractional ownership opportunities while supporting the emirate’s strategy to modernise property investment through digital infrastructure …
Dubai South reports record private jet activity with 17% growth in 2025
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub logged more than 20,000 business aviation movements, highlighting rising demand and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global aviation centre …
Dubai South achieves 17% growth in business aviation movements in 2025
DUBAI, 11th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South has reached a historic milestone, reporting a record-breaking 20,289 business aviation movements in 2025. This …
Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson to open Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 race-day concert series
The duo will perform separate sets at Etihad Park, with tickets going on sale today …
First Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 headliners revealed
Tickets for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 are now officially on sale, and the first after-race concerts headliners have just been announced.
UAE and Saudi Arabia set the benchmark for GCC IPO: report
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged as the clear leaders of the GCC IPO market, setting the benchmark for scale, sophistication, and investor expectations across the region, according to a new Viewp …
UAE drops corporate tax for sports bodies under new law: Here’s who qualifies
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance has introduced a new corporate tax exemption for non-commercial sports organisations. This policy aims to boost the UAE’s sports sector and strengthen its …