Dubai Customs foils smuggling attempt of over 70 million illicit cigarettes bound for Europe, intercepting nine air cargo shipments using intelligence-led targeting and advanced risk analysis …
Dubai mortgage demand surges as PRYPCO crosses $5.4bn home financing milestone
Dubai-based digital mortgage platform PRYPCO Mortgage has recorded its highest monthly performance to date, with mortgage disbursals rising 30 per cent compared with June 2025 and exceeding its …
DIFC to become world’s first AI-native financial centre
DIFC’s plan to become the world’s first AI-native financial centre targets AED 12.9 billion in economic value and 25,000 new jobs.
Dubai finance hub crosses 10,000-company milestone
Dubai International Financial Centre has surpassed 10,000 active registered companies for the first time, sustaining rapid growth despite war-related disruption, weaker regional confidence and …
UAE names 2 categories of foreigners eligible for job opportunity visa without sponsor
The UAE has identified two categories of foreigners who can apply for a job opportunity visa without a sponsor. Find out who qualifies and the conditions.
UAE announces 2 categories of foreigners who can get job opportunity visa without a sponsor
The UAE has identified two categories of foreigners who can apply for a job opportunity visa without a sponsor. Find out who qualifies and the conditions.
Things to do in downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai sits at the heart of the city’s modern identity, home to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the choreographed Dubai Fountain, all within walking distance of each other. This guide covers the …
The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era
A lawyer in Dubai tracked every crypto funding round of 2026’s first half. The permissionless era didn’t survive the data.
Abu Dhabi issues new resolution to protect species, habitats
Its provisions apply to all terrestrial and marine habitats, including areas designated for the protection and conservation of important biodiversity outside protected areas …
Abu Dhabi expands protection for native species and habitats beyond nature reserves
Environment Agency announces move to enhance effort to conserve biodiversity …
Man injures another during Basketball match, Abu Dhabi court asks him to pay Dhs5,000 compensation
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs5,000 in compensation to another, as they were playing basketball together, …
50-passenger worker transport buses banned from using Al Mafraq Bridge exit (E328B) in Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) in Abu Dhabi has imposed a restriction on 50-passenger worker transport buses from utilsing the Al …
After another vessel was attacked in Hormuz, presidential adviser vows UAE will defend its navigation rights
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, says Abu Dhabi would defend its sovereignty and interests, after repeated attacks on ADNOC tankers. “We will safeguard our rights to freedom of navigation
UAE launches national gender balance survey for citizens, residents: How to participate
The survey protects participants’ identities, takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and is available in Arabic and English
Dubai Customs foils export of 70m illicit cigarettes, disguised as ‘clothing,’ to Europe
Dubai Customs has foiled an international smuggling attempt involving more than 70 million illicit cigarettes destined for a European country, in a …
Dubai Customs foil attempt to smuggle more than 70 million cigarettes to Europe
Officials seize 360,500 cartons of cigarettes across nine shipments …
Abu Dhabi expands habitat protection for native species beyond nature reserves
Move announced by Environment Agency Abu Dhabi to enhance protection of biodiversity …