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 …
Dubai kicks off great summer sale with up to 90% discounts
Dubai kicks off the Great Dubai Summer Sale on July 2, 2026 with a 12-hour mega sale, up to 90% discounts across 100 brands at major malls, plus a raffle to win SHARE Millionaire rewards with AED 300 …
Sharjah Chamber explores organising trade missions to strengthen economic partnership with Ethiopia
Sharjah, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed plans to organise reciprocal trade missions between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Federal Democratic Republ …
Sharjah expands Bus-on-demand service to enhance smart mobility
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced the expansion of its ‘Bus On-Demand’ service, which it launched in June 2025, as part of its …
UAE peak summer heat season to start on July 3 and run until August 10
August 10, 2026, bringing hottest, driest days with desert highs over 50°C, heatwaves, and key Orion star risings, ending as Al Kulaybayn rises August 11 signaling humid ‘Al-Wa’kah’ phase …
UAE’s first passenger train is finally here: Abu Dhabi to Fujairah in 1 hour 45 minutes, fares start at AED 55
The UAE has launched its first passenger train service under Etihad Rail. Here’s everything you need to know about routes, fares, stations, journey time and future expansion.
Dubai Airport summer rush: 12 July to be busiest day with 225,000 passengers
Dubai Airport gears up for summer rush as 3 million travellers expected in early July, with interactive Dubai at Heart experience and travel tips for smoother departures and transit …
India-UAE Gold Import Quota Extended to Sep 30, 2026
India extends FY26 gold import quota licences under the India-UAE CEPA until September 30, 2026. DGFT announced automatic extension, no new application needed.
As UAE businesses prioritise flexibility, flowork enables it
As businesses across the UAE increasingly prioritise flexibility, scalability and operational efficiency, flowork is responding to a growing shift in how companies establish and manage their workspace …
Sharjah Ruler approves 19th Theatre Season budget
The Sharjah Department of Culture and the Theatrical Association commended the generous grant of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for …
Sharjah Architecture Triennial announces dates and participants for 2026 edition
The Sharjah Architecture Triennial has announced the full list of participants for its third edition, which will take place from 14 November 2026 to 14 April 2027. The exhibition, titled Architecture …
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with president of Chad in Abu Dhabi
Leaders review ways to strengthen bilateral ties …
Abu Dhabi-based MGX secures $49B for AI fund
Abu Dhabi-based MGX has raised $49 billion, surpassing its $45 billion target, positioning itself as a major global player in artificial intelligence investments.
Abu Dhabi construction sector entering higher-value growth phase
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has released a new report showing that the emirate’s construction sector is entering a new phase of growth – one that is increasingly driven by …
Dubai-based OSN Group proposes full ownership of Abu Dhabi-headquartered Anghami
Abu Dhabi-headquartered music and entertainment streaming platform Anghami has received a preliminary, non-binding proposal from its controlling shareholder, the Dubai-based MENA entertainment network …
2-year property visa: Dubai sees rising demand for Dh750,000 homes after rule change
Real estate experts say scrapping the minimum investment threshold for the two-year property visa is drawing first-time and overseas buyers to affordable communities, even as the broader market cools …
Increased audits lift UAE tax revenue by over $1bn
The UAE is stepping up tax enforcement, with audits rising by almost half last year as the Federal Tax Authority enters a new phase driven by artificial intelligence and e-invoicing. The FTA increased …