Dubai launches the AED 20 billion Metro Blue Line: 30 km with 14 stations, serving one million people, cutting congestion by 20%, and set for 9-9-2029 as part of Dubai’s future-ready vision …
Dubai Airports to ramp up DXB flights as air routes reopen again
Dubai Airports will raise daily flight movements at DXB after UAE airspace restrictions were lifted, allowing airlines to rebuild schedules as regional routing capacity returns. Dubai Airports …
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% in March amid geopolitical tensions
Chief executive officer Paul Griffiths expresses confidence in recovery, saying airport is ready for a traffic rebound as capacity returns …
Dubai Metro Blue Line to ease traffic by 20%: How it will change your daily commute
Khaleej Times analysis shows commuters from outskirts spend over an hour daily on the road; the new line is expected to cut travel time across key routes …
Dubai Airport sees sharp decline in passenger traffic due to Iran-Israel war
Dubai International Airport witnessed a significant 66% passenger drop in March, primarily due to regional conflict disruptions. This impacted first-quarter traffic, down 21%. Despite these challenges …
Technology leaders see Dubai thriving despite global headwinds
Dubai’s integrated digital ecosystem was highlighted as a central factor in strengthening business resilience and supporting sustainable growth …
UAE’s planned e-invoicing system to strengthen digital economy
More than 23.78 million physical cheques valued at Dh1.5 trillion were processed through the UAE Central Bank’s Image Cheque Clearing System in 2025 …
‘UAE will be the centre for money,’ says Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
After prison and pardon, crypto billionaire shares his next chapter in a new memoir …
Alef Group advances Sharjah project with $204mln construction deals
SHARJAH: Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has awarded construction contracts valued at AED 750 million, marking the commencement of the final phase of its flagship Hayyan …
Dubai’s JW Marriott Marquis’ major overhaul is a ‘long-term bet’ on luxury demand
Gerrit Gräf, multi-property general manager overseeing the property said the decision was driven by long-term positioning rather than short-term market conditions.
London’s 39 Essex Chambers adds Addleshaw Goddard construction co-head to open in Dubai
London set 39 Essex Chambers is opening an annexe in Dubai as it seeks to grow its presence in the Gulf region, while also acting as a vote of confidence for the UAE as a global disputes hub in …
Dubai ruler launches tunnelling for Metro Blue Line
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, …
UAE FinTech boom sees country dubbed ‘Silicon Valley’ as digital finance transforms services
UAE strengthens position as global FinTech hub with advanced infrastructure, flexible regulation and rapid innovation transforming financial services …
UAE consolidates leadership in FinTech with integrated ecosystem supporting innovation, growth
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading global hub in the financial technology (FinTech) sector, leveraging a fully integrated ecosystem that combines advanced digital infrastructure …
VaultsPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Points to Growing Competition in UAE Digital Payments
UAE-based Fintech VaultsPay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mastercard, in a move that could strengthen its card issuance and merchant …
Enterprise Blockchain Firm Ripple Focuses on Middle East with Expanded Presence in the UAE
Fintech firm Ripple, a key player in blockchain-enabled solutions for finance, has announced a major step forward in its regional strategy with the launch of …
SA asks: How will the UAE’s exit from OPEC impact the energy sector?
Earlier this week, the United Arab Emirates announced it was leaving OPEC after nearly 60 years, a move that could weaken the oil cartel’s influence over pricing. We asked SA analysts Long Player, …