The United Arab Emirates boosted crude output by 80% in June from the previous month after quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to escape production quotas and bring oil to …
Dubai planning to build new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz amid Gulf War, uncertainty: reports
Dubai is reportedly planning a new port and container terminal on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast in a bid to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi property transactions soar 76.6% to Dh203b as market momentum builds
Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector continues to gather pace, with property transactions topping Dh203 billion over the past 12 months amid rising investor demand …
Sharjah Ruler announces fish drying factory in Kalba, new festival for traditional foods
Kalba’s centuries-old tradition of drying fish is set for a modern revival, with a dedicated factory and a new festival for jashe and sahnah announced for September …
Sharjah Ruler unveils sea-based homes as part of wider Kalba transformation
Projects form part of Khor Kalba City masterplan years in the making, with more developments set to open in December …
‘Sharjah Deserves the Best’ campaign to cut single-use products
The campaign promotes social responsibility by encouraging people to adopt more sustainable choices in their daily lives and reduce waste resulting from single-use products, align …
Sharjah Chamber explores business opportunities under UAE’s CEPAs to drive investment and trade growth
The workshop featured representatives from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade and DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company …
Cowering in shelters & arrested for taking snaps – how Dubai dream became a nightmare for Brit ex-pats
FROM glittering skyscrapers to soft sandy beaches, Dubai seemed to have it all. More than a quarter of a million Brits had made it their home, attracted to the lifestyle, economic perks, and …
Dubai plans new port to cut reliance on Strait of Hormuz
DP World is planning to develop a new port and a container terminal on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast in a move aimed at reducing Dubai’s reliance on its flagship Jebel Ali Port. It looks to …
Why Dubai’s housing market slowed in 2026; sales fell 16%, prices dipped by 7%
Dubai’s residential property sales saw a sixteen percent decrease in early 2026. This slowdown occurred as regional geopolitical tensions impacted buyer sentiment and demand. Despite this, sales …
Dubai Residential Transactions Rise 18% In 2025, Sales Value Touches Record AED 547 Billion: Anarock
Higher demand, strong off-plan sales and steady price appreciation helped Dubai’s residential property market post record performance in 2025 …
Dubai Customs invests in its leaders to sharpen global trade foresight
As part of its 2026–2030 strategy, Dubai Customs has continued to invest in developing its executive leaders through a review of the key themes and outc …
Dubai diamond trade hits record $41.7 billion as volumes surge to all-time high
Dubai’s diamond trade hits a record $41.7B in 2025 as volumes surge to 359.5M carats, with DMCC citing strong growth in natural diamonds, coloured gemstones and Dubai’s expanding global trading hub ec …
Sharjah Charity implements over 11,000 projects worth Dhs139.8m in the first half of 2026
Sharjah Charity International implemented 11,051 humanitarian and developmental projects and campaigns outside the UAE during the first half of 2026, at a …
UAE flights: Latest updates Emirates, Etihad and more amid US-Iran tensions
Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai kept UAE passenger operations running on July 13 2026, after fresh regional tension tightened nearby airspace. Dubai International and Zayed International …
Fire in UAE’s Zayed Military City warehouse under control; no casualties
The fire was caused by the burning of some wood and old ammunition, the country’s Ministry of Defence reported …
UAE Armed Forces battle ammunition fire in Abu Dhabi
Firefighting teams from the UAE Armed Forces were deployed to deal with a fire resulting from the burning of wood and ammunition in Abu Dhabi. The accidental blaze occurred in a warehouse in Zayed …