Dubai’s hospitality sector also posted strong year-on-year growth. By the end of May 2025, the city had 825 hotel establishments with a combined 153,356 rooms — up from 822 hotels with 150,202 rooms …
Dubai welcomes 8.68 million global visitors during first 5 months
Dubai attracted 8.68 million international tourists during the first five months of 2025, from January through May, marking a 7% increase compared to the …
Dubai welcomes 8.68 million international visitors in first five months
Dubai attracted 8.68 million international tourists during the first five months of 2025, from January through May, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which recorded 8.12 …
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station set for expansion
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, in partnership with real-estate development company Emaar Properties, has announced an expansion of the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station.
A look at the major players in the crypto industry and their ties to Trump
President Donald Trump took office in January pledging to “make America the crypto capital of the world” and has since harnessed wide swaths of the federal government to bolster the industry.
Sharjah: Free driving licences offered to top 10 high school graduates
In a post on Facebook, the General Command of Sharjah Police said that the free driving licences cover all stages from file opening to issuing of licences.
5th RetrofitTech and Sustainable Buildings Summit drives Abu Dhabi’s net zero ambitions
Abu Dhabi: The 5th RetrofitTech and Sustainable Buildings Summit, held under the patronage of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and co-hosted by TAQA Energy Services, successfully concluded …
No chance at UAE? Baroncini got his shot in the Baloise Belgium Tour: “I worked hard for them in the Giro”
Lead riders from UAE Emirates-XRG achieving overall victories: we have become increasingly accustomed to this in recent years. Tadej Pogacar, João Almeida, Juan Ayuso… and Filippo Baroncini. To …
Dubai: 21 convicted and fined Dh25.2 million in one of the biggest residency visa fraud schemes
Dubai’s Citizenship and Residency Court convicted 21 people in a major visa fraud case involving 33 fake companies and 385 illegally obtained residency visas. The accused were fined Dh25.2 million.
Chaos for thousands of passengers stranded at Doha airport, long queues in Dubai
Operations at two of the world’s busiest airports in Doha and Dubai slowed to a crawl on Tuesday as thousands of travellers queued for hours, facing long delays and flight cancellations after the …
Why middle-class Indians prefer Dubai to India for buying property, explains CA
In Dubai, many middle-class Indian couples have managed to purchase two to three properties by saving meticulously over the years. These properties, which offer rental yields of 6–7%, are financed at …
RH Luxury Properties CEO And Founder Rebiha Helimi Emphasizes Africa’s Untapped Economic Power During Her Dubai Visit
RH Luxury Properties CEO and Founder Rebiha Helimi made waves in Dubai primarily by letting people know that Africa is the largest untapped economic region of this century.
Inside Shah Rukh Khan’s dreamy Dubai villa ‘Jannat’
While most celebrities buy homes to enjoy the luxury, Shah Rukh Khan’s villa in Dubai came as a gift. Yes, you read that right. The stunning property on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah—one of the world’s most …
UAE FinTech market likely to grow from $3.16 billion in 2024 to $5.71 billion by 2029
The UAE FinTech market is expected to grow from $3.16 billion in 2024 to $5.71 billion by 2029, powered by widespread consumer adoption, investor confidence, and strong partnerships across public and …
Why Stallone Shaikh Wrote the Ultimate Guide to Tax-Free Company Formation in Dubai
A new book by business consultant Stallone Shaikh helps entrepreneurs avoid legal and tax pitfalls when launching companies in the UAE.
Dubai’s financial regulator chief to lead Majid Al Futtaim board
The chairman of Dubai’s financial regulator has been appointed to lead the new board of Majid Al Futtaim, the retail conglomerate at the centre of a long-running family succession dispute since the …
CBUAE imposes financial sanction of Dhs2 million on exchange house
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of amount Dhs2,000,000 on an exchange house operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article 137 …