The facility, secured on a 20-year commitment, will serve as Sumea’s regional headquarters and central logistics platform …
UAE issues new work visa requirement for African country, releases key details
The UAE has finally mandated Good Conduct Certificates for Ghanaian nationals seeking employment visas, with both rollout phases confirmed fully active.
Dubai tourism dip opens door to hotel buyers
Dubai’s war-driven tourism slowdown could create hotel-buying opportunities by the end of the year as weaker income puts pressure on indebted owners, according to an executive whose group is …
UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 50°C today as NCM forecasts rain and blowing dust
Temperatures set to reach 50°C today as NCM forecasts convective clouds, scattered rain and blowing dust across parts of the country …
Dubai flights hit by major disruption as 16 airlines suspend services
To keep you up to date, here’s the latest DXB flight cancellation information from international airlines that you need to know about.
Senator Warren questions US AI chip policy after Trump crypto investment: Report
Investments involving UAE entities “raise significant questions about the potential influence“ of Donald Trump’s crypto businesses on US policy, according to Elizabeth Warren.
Abu Dhabi targets hydrogen export boom with low-cost production and new global opportunities
Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global hydrogen leader, with low-cost production, a 2031 output target and billions in export opportunities, a report says …
UAE, India target $200bn trade as Dubai’s DMCC tops 4,080 Indian companies
DMCC’s Indian business community has surpassed 4,080 companies as UAE-India trade exceeds $100bn and targets $200bn by 2032 …
UAE tourists can now claim VAT refunds on eligible Noon online shopping purchases
The UAE has expanded its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to eligible Noon online purchases as the digital system grows to 19,340 retail outlets …
Retail outlets linked to UAE’s Digital Tourist VAT Refund System exceed 19,300
UAE’s Digital Tourist VAT Refund System expands to over 19,340 retail outlets and 100 self-service kiosks by mid-2026, with faster refunds, Noon e-commerce integration and a 12-language app enhancing …
Dubai strengthens supply chain role with new Jafza trade hub
Global sourcing and supply chain group launches a 12,000 sqm logistics and trade hub in Jafza, aiming to streamline procurement, warehousing and distribution across 75 countries …
Dubai property market records $7.1bn in July home sales as off-plan dominates
Dubai’s residential property market recorded AED25.95bn ($7.1bn) in July sales, with off-plan homes accounting for more than 70 per cent of transactions …
One picture shows just how hot fintech is right now — but people are talking about ‘froth’
The picture on the right shows 1,500 people packed into London’s Old Billingsgate, all there to talk about one thing — fintech, or financial technology. It’s the Finovate Europe conference this week, …
Dubai is getting the world’s first drive-through mega mall
Dubai Square Mall, scheduled to open in 2028, will be so big that you’ll be able to drive through it with an electric vehicle.
364 MT of Pakistan-origin dates routed through Dubai seized at Kandla Port
The Finance Ministry said the dates were first transported from Pakistan to Dubai. They were then shifted to another set of containers before being exported to India …
The Benefits of Setting Up a Free Zone Company in Dubai
Setting up a business in a Dubai free zone is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to establish a company in the UAE. Unlike mainland businesses, free zone companies offer exclusive advantages …
Dubai says workshop incident triggered blaze
A fire, which broke out Tuesday night in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was due to an unspecified “incident” at workshop, according to the emirate’s government. Online users had earlier …