DUBA – The customs facilitation measures and economic solutions introduced by Dubai Customs under the economic support packages approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown …
Mobily to pay $266m dividend as Hajj drives up revenue
Saudi Arabia’s Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) has approved a dividend payment for the first half of 2026 after a rise in profit and revenue. The dividend payout will exceed SAR1 billion ($266 …
UAE explains events visit visa, who can apply, and how it works
The UAE clarified its Events Visit Visa, explaining who qualified, how organisers sponsored applicants, and the available stay and entry options.
Dubai Chamber launches Kenyan Business Council to boost trade and investment ties
Dubai Chamber launches Kenyan Business Council to strengthen Dubai-Kenya trade and investment ties, create business opportunities, and boost bilateral partnerships across sectors …
Luxury off-plan homes generate Dh3.72b in Dubai sales
Apartments account for biggest share of transactions above Dh5 million as premium property market maintains momentum …
Sharjah presents its large-scale digitisation model for +18 million knowledge resources to international experts in Portugal
Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) presented the emirate’s experience as a practical model for digitising historical libraries and preserving heritage collections during the international seminar, …
UAE private sector employment of Emiratis surpasses 190,000 in the first half of 2026
UAE private sector Emirati employment tops 190,000 in H1 2026 as 32,000 companies meet Emiratisation targets and boost a competitive labour market …
Indian passport renewal in UAE: Supreme Court permits temporary outsourcing
The Apex court has permitted the Indian missions in the UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra to temporarily engage the service providers whose contracts were previously set aside …
First Abu Dhabi Bank’s AA- ratings affirmed by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has reinforced its position as the highest-rated banking group in the MENA region and among the highest-rated globally, with AA- or equivalent ratings and stable outlooks …
UAE food delivery orders rise 15% in H1 as diners shift away from eating out
Delivery accounted for nearly one-third of UAE restaurant orders as consumers increasingly opted for convenience despite weaker dine-in demand and an overall slowdown in the sector.
IMF says UAE economy remains resilient despite regional tensions
Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Governor for the UAE at the IMF, emphasised the importance of the consultations in strengthening communication, exchanging …
CIA probes UAE-China AI semiconductor ties
The U.S.-China competition over artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle East has expanded beyond advanced semiconductor supply into an espionage war involving intelligence agencies. The U.S.
Why safety and stability keep this Lebanese resident in the UAE
Discover why Lebanese resident Amal Harb calls the UAE home, citing safety, stability, resilience, strong leadership and a multicultural community in Abu Dhabi and Dubai …
LE CHÂTEAU PIÉTRUS Brings Riva Dolceriva Lifestyle to Dubai Islands
Mr. Eight Branded Residences is redefining coastal living by integrating a private Riva motor yacht into its new LE CHÂTEAU PIÉTRUS ecosystem on Dubai Islands …
Foreign deals in Abu Dhabi real estate double
Foreign investment in Abu Dhabi’s real estate exceeded the total for 2025 in the first half of 2026, as the number of property deals doubled. Foreign direct investment reached nearly AED14 billion ($3 …
One of UAE’s leading real estate firms predicts massive long-term growth for Abu Dhabi’s residential market
BlackBrick has identified Abu Dhabi as one of the UAE’s strongest long-term residential investment markets. Luxury property adviser links demand to foreign capital, financial services expansion and …
Abu Dhabi first-half real estate transactions jump 112% to $31.9bln
The latest market data issued by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the entity responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, revealed that real estate …