Non-oil imports increased by 9 percent to BD1.5 billion ($4.1 billion) in Q2 2025 compared to BD1.4 billion a year ago, according to official data. Therefore, the trade deficit widened to BD339 …
Dubai Customs’ IT department hosted its annual meeting in Metaverse …
Dubai Customs and IFQ Technologies are exploring range of possibilities on how to bring the entire Customs operations in to Metaverse Space. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 10, 2023 …
UAE family businesses strengthen growth, contribution to national economy
Family businesses contribute approximately 60% of the UAE’s GDP and employ 80% of the workforce. They also account for around 90% of private sector companies in the country. These businesses operate …
Dubai: 395mln riders used public transport in H1 2025
Average daily ridership reached nearly 2.18 million, up from approximately 1.98 million in the first half of 2024 …
Brokers cement their role in Dubai’s real estate market, contributing to over 42,000 transactions in H1 2025
This increase in transaction volume is closely tied to the growing number of real estate brokers registered with the Dubai Land Department …
UAE residential real estate deals value to grow 2.6% till 2029
The value of residential real estate transactions is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.66% over the next four years, stated the developer in its report.
This many people are now using public transport in Dubai
#RTA announced that public transport modes — including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport — along with taxis and shared mobility options such as app-based vehicles, hourly …
Dubai launches first-time home buyer programme with priority access, prices on properties up to $1.36m
Dubai’s new First-Time Home Buyer Programme offers preferential pricing and tailored mortgages on properties up to $1.36m …
Dubai: How DLD, DET’s new initiative will help first-time homeowners
In a major move set to support the emirate’s real estate sector and residents, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism ( DET) have jointly launched the First-Time …
UAE visa waiver for diplomatic, official passports ‘in effect’
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday announced that he has agreed on multiple visa waivers for diplomatic and official Pakistani passports with his …
Marcus McGhee breaks silence after suffering first promotional loss to Petr Yan in UFC Abu Dhabi co-main
In what was easily the biggest fight of his MMA career, UFC bantamweight Marcus McGhee fell just short of the mark against former titleholder Petr Yan in the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event. Yan showed off his experience and elite striking to stifle and …
Monster Energy’s Shara “Bullet” Magomedov Defeats Marc-André Barriault at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi
Year-Old from Makhachkala, Russia Earns Unanimous Decision Victory in Middleweight Fight, Earns UFC’s $50,000 Fight of the Night Bonus ABU DHABI, UAE, July 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The “Bullet” is back on track!
Jordan and UAE drop aid in Gaza as Israel begins ‘tactical pause’
Israel’s concession to aid come as it faces growing international pressure to alleviate mass starvation in Gaza.
Jordan and UAE begin aid drops into starving Gaza after Israel pauses attacks
More than 38 Palestinians were killed in strikes from late Saturday into Sunday, including 23 people seeking aid, Gaza health officials say …
Israel announces ‘tactical pause’ in fighting – as Jordan and UAE start Gaza aid drops
The IDF says it is pausing fighting in three areas from 10am to 8pm daily, beginning on Sunday. It comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis that has seen more than 100 people die from …
In just six months, Dubai’s transport system carried more people than the entire US population
Dubai recorded 395.3 million public transport rides in H1 2025, 35 times its population, driven by metro, buses, taxis, and shared mobility. This marks a 9% year-on-year rise. Major expansions like …
UAE grants visa exemption to Pakistan officials
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted visa exemption for Pakistani diplomatic and official passport holders.