Sharjah extends paid parking hours until midnight across Sharjah, Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid, keeping Fridays and public holidays free, to improve availability and reduce congestion …
Abu Dhabi’s construction sector moves into a higher‑value phase
Abu Dhabi’s construction sector shows significant growth, driven by advanced technologies and greater private-sector involvement …
UAE end-users drive new property cycle as Dubai residents choose long-term homes
Strong investor demand has helped shape the UAE property market for years, driving record transaction volumes and attracting buyers from around the world. Today, however, another trend is emerging as …
India extends UAE gold import quota authorisations till September 30
Government extends India-UAE gold TRQ validity to September 30, easing import timelines, while DGFT reviews wheat flour export quotas and seeks utilisation data.
Etihad Rail Dh10 shuttle buses in Abu Dhabi: Routes, timings and how to book
As Etihad Rail rolls out its introductory passenger services in the UAE, the network has released comprehensive travel guidelines to help passengers navigate the new service. The initial route will …
Dubai Plots a Postwar Comeback That Repairs Its Shattered Image
U.S.-Iran peace talks are lifting hopes for a city-state that depends on outside money, but a full economic recovery is expected to be slow.
UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for July 2026; fuel rates cut after four months of hikes
UAE motorists can finally breathe easier as fuel prices for July 2026 see a significant drop, ending a four-month surge. This welcome relief follows a cooling in global oil markets, with diesel prices …
UAE companies using AI to help decide who gets hired, fired and promoted, HR leaders say
AI is helping make promotion decisions at 42 per cent of UAE employers, while nearly one in three companies also use it to support termination decisions …
Perk chooses Abu Dhabi for Middle East expansion as UAE business travel market heads for $94bn
Perk has opened its Middle East headquarters in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM with ADIO, targeting a tripling of UAE business travel spend by 2028 …
Abu Dhabi unveils LIVEX 2026, a global platform for livability-led investment
Senior government leaders from across Abu Dhabi gathered today at the iconic Zayed National Museum for the launch press conference of LIVEX 2026, the emirate’s inaugural Livability and Investment …
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre signs agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna to expand global reach of Arabic language
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has signed an agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna. The signing took place on the sidelines of an …
British TikToker Brooke George Says She Acted in Self-Defense as Dubai Murder Case Raises Death Penalty Fears
British TikToker Brooke George is being held in Dubai after being charged with premeditated murder over the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old British man she … Read More …
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAE
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, S&P Global …
Validity of FY26 gold import quota licences under India-UAE trade pact extended till September 30
Gold importers under the India-UAE free trade agreement have received an extension until September 30, 2026, to utilize their tariff rate quota authorisations for FY 2025-26. This move comes as gold …
Ahmed bin Saeed leads push to transform Dubai’s investor journey
Dubai Free Zones Council, led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, advances a digital integrated framework to redesign the investor journey, streamline approvals, launch the Dubai Investor Register, and strengt …
American Library Association recognises Sharjah’s model for bringing books into every home
Sharjah marked a milestone in its international cultural engagement by delivering the keynote address during the opening session of the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago, …
Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm MGX raises $49B for its Fund I
The Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence investment firm MGX has raised $49B for its Fund I, which is $4B more than it expected, which will be used to support its stakes in AI-focused companies …