Courts across the Middle East are adopting advanced technologies, shifting the way disputes are resolved and altering how law firms manage their workflows.
Awesome threesome: Emirati stars shine in Sharjah’s Exposure galaxy
Curiosity has always been at the heart of the Emirati story. Long before cameras, it shaped journeys across land and sea, found expression in poetry and …
UAE civil law 2026 update: Expat assets with no heirs now taken over by charities
Recent UAE legislative updates clarify asset distribution for expats. Heirless assets will now be designated for charitable endowments, while non-Muslims will follow a 50/50 spouse/children split, …
When midnight lasted an hour: Abu Dhabi’s unforgettable New Year fireworks
A stunning New Year’s Eve welcomed 2026 as Abu Dhabi lit up the sky in a way few cities ever have. The capital of the United Arab Emirates staged an extraordinary celebration at the Sheikh Zayed …
Dubai’s hottest real estate spots in 2025: Where did billions flow?
The Dubai real estate market 2025 shattered records for the fifth consecutive year, generating an unprecedented AED 682bn in sales …
Dubai has just introduced a huge new plastic ban – here’s what’s changed
Dubai is rolling out another phase of its single use plastic ban as of Thursday January 1 – and it’s going to have a big impact on your takeaway …
New UAE decree laws give sweeping powers to Capital Market Authority
The laws will modernise the regulatory framework governing the financial sector, enhance its stability and competitiveness, and protect investors …
UAE shocks Muslim nations; ‘silently recognises’ Somaliland | Accepts passports, blocks visas
A quiet but significant geopolitical shift is unfolding in the Horn of Africa. After Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, evidence now suggests the United Arab Emirates has also quietly followed suit — …
Flight attendant found dead in Dubai hotel had chillingly predicted her own murder
A Russian flight attendant who fled to the UAE in a desperate attempt to escape her alleged stalker was found brutally murdered in a Dubai hotel …
Flight attendant found dead in Dubai had chillingly predicted her own murder
A Russian flight attendant who fled to the UAE in a desperate attempt to escape her alleged stalker was found brutally murdered in a Dubai hotel …
HE Saeed Al Tayer inspects progress on the first phase of the desalination plant project in Hassyan complex
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), inspected the progress of work on the first phase of the seawater desalination plant in the Hassyan complex, which …
UAE landmark civil law reform 2026: Legal age cut to 18 — what it means for you
The UAE has enacted a comprehensive Civil Transactions Law update, lowering the age of legal majority to 18 Gregorian years and empowering young entrepreneurs. This modernized framework clarifies …
UAE cuts majority age to 18 with contract, property and corporate law reforms
UAE issues new Civil Transactions Law, cutting majority age to 18 and modernising contracts, courts, property and companies.
Dubai Culture’s Hala Badri on why the world’s creatives are choosing Dubai
Hala Badri, DG of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is moving the city beyond administrative milestones toward a living, breathing ecosystem …
These 8 major Dubai changes are happening in 2026
Dubai is constantly changing. There is never a dull day in the emirate and as we prepare to say hello to 2026, we’re also preparing for a whole host of Dubai changes to be introduced.
Dubai New Year 2026: Fireworks display at the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa
The UAE welcomed in the New Year with a dramatic fireworks show at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building. The show projected a countdown onto the building’s facade, as well as the …
Dubai property sales hit record over 185 bln USD in 2025
Dubai’s real estate market recorded its highest-ever sales in 2025, with sales value rising more than 30 percent from a year earlier, data from the Dubai Land Department showed.