Dubai Metro expansion, Emirates staff bonus, Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday dates, UAE industrial investment and the biggest Dubai business stories this week …
Virgin Atlantic cancels Dubai route until 2027
Virgin Atlantic has cancelled its UK flights to Dubai until at least winter 2027. The airline said: “Unfortunately, we have taken the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our seasonal service to …
UAE AI boom: Agentic AI, G42 expansion and autonomous transport drive transformation
UAE advances AI ambitions with Agentic AI government reforms, autonomous taxis, AI drug development and global technology expansion …
DET boosts Dubai exports with key finance and logistics pacts
DUBAI: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), through its Export Assistance Programme, has signed a series of strategic Memoranda of …
Dubai Restaurant Week extended until May 31: Menus to try as culinary event celebrates 10 years
From fine dining at a steal to snappy set menus, here is our list of must-visit venues to suit every foodie …
India crypto exchange CoinDCX buys BitOasis in expansion in Middle-East
INDIAN crypto exchange CoinDCX has acquired Dubai-based BitOasis, a first step in the company’s plans to expand globally. The purchase will give CoinDCX, which first invested in BitOasis last year, a …
UAE ranks first globally for AI adoption as usage surpasses 70 per cent: Microsoft
UAE becomes first economy to exceed 70 per cent AI adoption among working-age population, far above the global average, Microsoft says …
UAE-based The Black Box announces project pipeline exceeding $10 million following participation at MIITE 2026
The Black Box, a UAE-based technology and manufacturing company, announced an estimated project pipeline exceeding $10 million following its first participation at Make it in the Emirates 2026, one of …
UAE Central Bank unveils $1.7bn support package as 65,379 beneficiaries receive relief
UAE Central Bank says $1.7bn support package benefited 65,379 individuals, SMEs and corporates amid economic disruptions …
Iran hit US bases harder than Washington first revealed, satellite imagery shows – report
New satellite images show Iranian strikes damaged more US military assets across the Middle East than previously disclosed, raising questions about base defenses and Tehran’s targeting capabilities.
Govt Eyes $300 Million Used Vehicle Export Industry Under New UAE-inspired Auto Plan
Pakistan plans a used vehicle refurbishment and re-export project inspired by the UAE model to boost exports, attract investment and create jobs.
UAE Central Bank relief package reaches Dhs6.2b, benefiting over 65,000 individuals and firms
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) today announced the key outcomes of the comprehensive proactive support package aimed at enhancing the resilience …
Visit Visa UAE simplifies tourist visa process for Dubai and UAE
Delivering fast, reliable, and affordable visa solutions for global travellers As global travel demand continues to rise in 2026, UAE-based …
Sarwa Reaches $1B in Client Assets, a First for a Homegrown UAE Fintech
Investment platform announces crossing $1B in AUM amidst retail trading surge across the MENA region.Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 8, …
Moody’s projects Dubai hotel occupancy to hit 10% in Q2
Forecasted occupancy crash: Moody’s predicts Dubai hotel occupancy will fall to 10% in Q2 2026, citing conflict-driven travel disruption and reduced international arrivals. Economic and sector impact: …
‘Shutdown’: Moody’s expects Dubai hotel occupancy to plummet to 10 percent
The US-based financial analysis firm Moody’s predicts that hotel occupancy in Dubai is set to plummet to 10 percent from a pre-war figure of 80 percent in the second quarter of the year, which ends on …
Dubai’s Bankers and Traders Return to a City Contending With War
The lunch crowds had returned to the exclusive Arts Club in Dubai’s financial hub, and roads were starting to fill up again in the area. Many bankers, traders and executives who had temporarily …