Like every year, Dubai realtor Saba Patel was getting ready to pay the fee for her company’s trade licence renewal. In 2026, it added up to Dh32,000. But just a …
Sharjah Ruler witnesses wheat harvest, launches ‘QAND’ brand
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday morning attended the harvest ceremony of …
Abu Dhabi considers merging China investments into joint venture– report
Abu Dhabi is considering combining China-related holdings from L’imad Holding and Mubadala Investment into a jointly owned investment vehicle, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The plan is intended …
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital is reportedly eyeing a US$3 billion aerospace and defense fund
BlueFive Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm, is preparing to launch a fund focused on aerospace and defense investments with a target size of US$3 billion.According to a report by …
Leaders of Dubai-Based Unicorns Hail City as Global Innovation Hub Shaping Future Technology and Driving the Digital Economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leaders of Dubai-based unicorn companies have reaffirmed the emirate’s status as a global hub for digital innovation and technology-led …
UAE business leaders signal next phase of growth despite disruption, new Publicis Groupe Middle East report finds
UAE business leaders signal next phase of growth despite disruption, new Publicis Groupe Middle East report finds …
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Bleisure’ travel trend reshapes UAE hospitality sector as last-minute bookings surge
Hotels are reporting shorter booking windows, more last-minute reservations and a stronger focus on flexibility as travellers respond to regional developments and changing work pa …
Palm Jebel Ali plot sells for Dhs323 million as Dubai realty market gains
Dubai’s real estate market opened the week on a strong note, highlighted by a high-value land transaction on the iconic Palm Jebel Ali, where a prime …
UAE professor says it’s ‘time to think about closing the American bases’ after Trump’s Iran war: ‘They are a burden’
United Arab Emirates (UAE) University professor Abdulkhaleq Abdulla declared that it was “time to think about closing the American bases” in the country. The post UAE Professor Says It’s ‘Time to …
The real meaning of UAE reportedly requesting a dollar swap line
The U.nited Arab Emirates has formidable reserves and holdings of U.S. Treasurys that make a financial crisis after just seven weeks of war improbable. More likely, the Emiratis are sending diplomatic …
Dubai attractions closed: When will Ain Dubai, Wild Wadi and Dubai Parks and Resorts reopen?
A series of some of Dubai’s biggest attractions are temporarily closed due to the ongoing situation across the UAE.
Ocean Harvest to launch UAE fish farm pilot within 18 months after strategy pivot
Startup shifts to asset-light model and new species to speed up rollout as trade disruptions push food security higher up the UAE’s economic agenda …
Dubai-born GAIA uses global expansion to protect local jobs
Its next milestone is Miami, where GAIA will open later this month in a move that gives the brand entry into the US market …
Dubai restaurants push midweek business lunch deals to boost footfall
Dubai’s midweek dining landscape is seeing a quiet but notable shift, with operators across key retail destinations rolling out aggressive weekday offers to drive footfall beyond the traditional …
Dubai restaurants push midweek business lunch deals to boost footfall
Dubai’s midweek dining landscape is seeing a quiet but notable shift, with operators across key retail destinations rolling out aggressive weekday offers to drive footfall beyond the traditional …
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai tourism chief calls crisis ‘catalyst’ as recovery accelerates under D33 agenda
As a two-week ceasefire holds following the US-Israel war on Iran, Issam Kazim says disruption has created an opportunity to reinforce resilience and fast-track Dubai’s long-term growth strategy …
UAE mulls shifting to Chinese Yuan from US Dollar for oil payments as Iran conflict deepens: Report
The United Arab Emirates has discussed a possible financial safety net with the United States amid rising concerns over the conflict with Iran. Officials raised the idea of a currency swap line to …