THE mum of a Brit law student detained in a hellish Dubai prison and sentenced to life has set up a desperate new fundraiser. Mia O’Brien, from Huyton, Merseyside, was handed a 25 year …
UAE and regional internet users report outages amid Red Sea cable cuts
According to Downdetector, most of the reported problems were related to landline internet, TV streaming, and mobile internet …
How Remote Work Is Influencing Property Preferences in Dubai
Expert analysis of remote work impact on Dubai property preferences. Home office demand, space requirements and community amenity trends.
WHX Tech 2025 opens tomorrow in Dubai with more than 5,000 global healthcare leaders from over 30 countries
The three-day inaugural event at Dubai World Trade Centre will welcome 300 exhibitors and 200 speakers, shining a spotlight on the global healthcare sector …
UAE real estate tax rules explained
UAE allows 4 per cent tax depreciation on investment properties from 2025, boosting real estate businesses under new corporate tax rules …
Dubai Chambers discusses collaboration with more than 25 international and Australian private and public entities
During the congress, Dubai Chambers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia. The agreement is designed to enhance cooperation in …
Dubai Debuts Blockchain Mortgage System – NMP
According to a report in the UAE publication The National, Dubai Land Department (DLD) and UAE lender Mashreq Bank have launched a blockchain-based electronic mortgage system designed to increase the …
Abu Dhabi eco body launches AI-powered avatar
Abu Dhabi (EAD) has officially launched the EAD Avatar, a pioneering AI-powered solution designed to revolutionise how the …
UAE: Ajman bans petrol transport vehicles from parking in non-designated areas
Vehicles carrying petroleum will be banned from parking in non-designated areas in Ajman, the emirate’s media office said on Sunday. The decision issued by the Ajman government has clarified that fines will start at Dh5,000 for the owner of the violating vehicle, rising to Dh10,000 in case of repetition.
Dubai looks to capitalise on weak dirham to lure British home buyers
Emirati real-estate developers are looking to lure British investors to the United Arab Emirates where a weaker dirham, pegged to the U.S. dollar and battered by Donald Trump’s tariffs, has made …
Dubai firm introduces plant-based and technical fabrics for athletes
A Dubai-based manufacturing firm become first in the Middle East to design a wide range of sportsware made plant-based and technical fabrics for athletes …
Sharjah, Khorfakkan and Al Wasl seal spots in ADIB Cup quarters
Sharjah booked their place in the ADIB Cup quarter-finals with a composed 2-0 victory over Dibba in the gameweek two, sealing a 3-0 aggregate triumph.
Dubai Islands sales hit $953m in May as investors flock to waterfront projects
Dubai Islands sales surged to $953m in May 2025 as new projects, prime location, and Dubai’s 2040 vision boost investor demand …
Dubai property market proves resilient in August; apartments drive growth
Dubai’s property market once again proved its resilience in August, with apartments taking centre stage as the main driver of activity across both sales and rentals.
Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.6bn of transactions last week, including $26m Burj Khalifa office
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED16.86bn ($4.6bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department. Sales transactions dominated the figures, with AED11.32bn ($3.1bn), …
In Dubai, B-school set up by Indian entrepreneur offers 4-year business course across seven countries
Setting up an e-commerce business in Dubai, a D2C brand in India, a ‘kickstarter’ in Singapore and Malaysia, and businesses across Ghana, the US, Argentina and Europe — this is not a businessman’s w …
Sharjah Police launch new service for school bus emergencies, accidents
The safety of our children is a priority that cannot be compromised,’ police authorities in the emirate have emphasised …