A fourth Pakistani national has died in Abu Dhabi after missile debris struck a residential area. The Embassy is coordinating repatriation efforts for the deceased.
Dubai real estate bonds dip into distress
Dubai real estate bonds, including those issued by Binghatti and Omniyat, are trading with high yield spreads amid the regional war …
New Gulf Shipping Route via Khor Fakkan and Sharjah Emerges Amid Hormuz Crisis
Cargo volumes at Iraq’s main deep-water port of Umm Qasr Port have dropped by around 50% since the outbreak of the war, according to …
Checking In: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
If you’ve been in Dubai long enough, you’ll know that JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai has always been one of those properties people use as a reference point in Business Bay. It’s a reliable landmark …
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown promotes Sawyer to wellness supervisor
Dubai, UAE, 1st April 2026: Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown announces the promotion of Sawyer, a rescued Saluki who has been part of the hotel since October 2025, now officially stepping into the role of …
UAE retail resilience: Al-Futtaim malls record 8 per cent Ramadan, Eid sales growth as Dubai Festival City Mall leads
Al-Futtaim Real Estate reports 8 per cent sales growth in UAE malls during Ramadan and Eid, led by Festival City Mall’s 12 per cent rise …
Sharjah Charity International steps up weather monitoring efforts
Sharjah Charity International has intensified its emergency preparedness as its Crisis and Disaster Team continues to hold daily meetings to monitor …
Dubai’s new ‘pay-it-forward’ dining concept lets you buy meals for strangers
Dubai’s dining scene has a new feel‑good twist: a citywide “pay‑it‑forward” platform that lets you buy treats in advance for someone you may never meet. TreatOnUs.ae turns simple acts of kindness into …
Chefs become customers: Dubai’s restaurant community rallies to keep tables full
As the downturn hits Dubai’s restaurant scene, more than 100 chefs, restaurateurs and industry figures have found a practical way to survive the dip in trade. Each week, one restaurant is randomly …
Dubai’s dining model is under pressure – and residents hold the answer
Dining out in Dubai has long been built on a high-stakes formula: prime locations, high fit-out costs, globally sourced ingredients, and menus priced to sustain it all. As one restaurateur once put it …
Riyadh, Dubai delay finance events as Iran war disrupts region
A growing number of state-backed conferences across key Middle Eastern hubs are being postponed as Iranian attacks on Gulf countries disrupt travel and raise security concerns.
Dubai World Cup 2026: Despite The War, The Race Is On
A peninsula jutting into the Strait of Hormuz may not seem the ideal location for a horse race now. But the Dubai Racing Club is staging the Dubai World Cup on Saturday.
Dubai hosts racing World Cup despite Middle East turmoil
The Dubai World Cup will go ahead on Saturday despite the Emirate being on the frontline of Iran’s retaliation against US-Israeli attacks.
Horse racing-Dubai World Cup gallops on amid Middle East conflict
March 27 (Reuters) – One of horse racing’s richest paydays will go ahead on Saturday as the Dubai World Cup becomes the first major international sporting event in the region since war broke out in …
Burj Khalifa hit by lightning as Dubai suffers flooding after storms and heavy rainfall
Dubai has been hit by overnight flooding after “intense downpours” hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue warnings.
VIDEO: Man sails on makeshift float through flooded Al Khan in Sharjah
A man was seen sailing on a makeshift float through flooded streets in the Al Khan area of Sharjah, as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the …
Dubai crude’s premium slumps as sellers pile offers on to TotalEnergies
By Florence Tan and Siyi Liu SINGAPORE, March 27 (Reuters) – The spot premium on Dubai crude oil, which has soared since war began in Iran, fell by more than half this week after sellers piled on …