Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday dates in Dubai are expected to give UAE residents a long public break. Here’s when the celebrations may begin.
From historic highs, a conflict-driven pause to AED 9bln in April mortgages: Dubai’s property market in 2026
Dubai’s property market opened 2026 with a historic AED 72.4 billion in January, then navigated a regional conflict, yet recorded its highest mortgage month of the year in April at AED 9.02 billion …
Great news, foodies: Dubai Restaurant Week has been extended to May 31
Dubai Restaurant Week has evolved into a full month-long dining celebration Dubai Restaurant Week returned from May 1, 2026 much to the delight of foodies in the city. Initially set to run for just 18 …
XRP price slips below $1.50 as Middle East tensions shake crypto sentiment
XRP price falls toward $1.45 as Middle East tensions pressure crypto markets, despite strong ETF inflows and rising futures open interest.
Crypto.com Secures Landmark UAE License for Government Payments
In a historic development for the global adoption of digital assets, Crypto.com announced on May 11, 2026, that its Middle Eastern entity has successfully …
Flight bound for Abu Dhabi returns to Chennai after ‘technical issue’
The flight belonging to Etihad Airways was cancelled due to a technical incident, they said. All the passengers were safely disembarked …
Flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborts journey after fire on left wing
The fire was immediately put out by Fire Service personnel and the flight was cancelled. Etihad Airways could not be reached immediately for a comment.
PM’s call to pause gold buying puts spotlight on India’s import dependence, UAE FTA
India’s rising dependence on imported gold has come under sharp focus after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid buying gold for a ye …
Abu Dhabi-bound Etihad flight grounded In Chennai after wing fire scare
An Etihad Airways flight bound for Abu Dhabi was grounded at Chennai airport on Monday after a suspected fire or smoke alert was reported from one of the aircraft’s wings.
Abu Dhabi-bound flight grounded in Chennai over ‘fire’ on left wing
Abu Dhabi-Bound Flight Grounded In Chennai Over ‘Fire’ On Left Wing …
The Briefing with Arabian Business
Arabian Business will bring together senior leaders from across the Gulf’s business landscape on Wednesday June for The Briefing.
Trowers & Hamlins relocates Banking & Finance Partner Debopam Dutta to Dubai
Trowers & Hamlins has relocated Partner, Debopam Dutta, to Dubai as part of its strategy to grow its Banking and Finance practice across the UAE and key int …
Sharjah to honour 3 artists at Calligraphy Biennial in October
SHARJAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, in its twelfth edition to be held next October under the theme “Mizan” (Scale or Balance), will honour 3 creative artists in Arabic …
New paid parking zones go live in Abu Dhabi with nearly 4,000 new spaces
The third phase of the project will officially begin on May 18, 2026 and will cover sectors M5, M6, M21, M22 and M23 …
UAE secretly carried out strikes on Iran’s Lavan Island oil refinery – report
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the UAE conducted low profile strikes on Iran’s Lavan Island refinery in early April as Trump was announcing the ceasefire
Dubai ruler tightens grip on Emaar in $6.5 billion reshuffle
A firm controlled by Dubai’s ruler has emerged as the top shareholder in the city’s biggest developer after buying a $6.5 billion stake from the emirate’s main investment vehicle.
UAE universities offer both on-campus and online options to ensure continuity
Institutions blend on-campus and online options, ensuring every student, whether local or abroad, continues their studies without disruption …