The nation’s airports welcomed more than one billion passengers and 6.4 million flights between 2015 and 2024, cementing the UAE’s position as a global aviation powerhouse . UAE airports handle over 1 …
Dubai South launches digital-first free zone for entrepreneurs
With DSBH now live, Dubai South is betting that its digital-first operations, end-to-end services, and human support will resonate with entrepreneurs …
Knight Frank forms strategic collaboration with Henry Wiltshire to cement presence in Abu Dhabi
Global real estate consultancy Knight Frank has formed a collaboration with leading boutique residential brokerage, Henry Wiltshire International, to combine Knight Frank’s global reach with Henry …
UAE dispatches ninth aid plane to Afghanistan
The Joint Operations Command announced today the arrival of a UAE humanitarian aid plane in Afghanistan, bringing the total number of planes dispatched since the beginning of the crisis to nine, all …
Permira, Blackstone take $525 million minority stake in Dubai’s Property Finder
Permira and Blackstone Inc are acquiring a $525 million minority stake in Dubai-based classifieds firm Property Finder, according to a joint statement on Tuesday, in a sign of continued investor …
Permira, Blackstone Invest $525 Million in Dubai Property Portal
Permira and Blackstone have invested $525 million in Dubai-based Property Finder, in a bet the city’s real-estate market can move beyond its boom-and-bust reputation.
Dubai South launches Dubai South Business Hub
Dubai South has announced the launch of the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH). A digital-first free zone platform by Dubai South, built to simplify and accelerate business setup for entrepreneurs, SMEs, …
Vuelta a Espana week two: More protests, more UAE victories, and a closer battle for the red jersey than expected?
Jonas Vingegaard remains in the lead as the race enters its final week – but Joao Almeida is pushing him all the way …
Sharjah unveils updates on Industrial Area 6 infrastructure development project
The infrastructure development task force for the Al Nahda Area in Sharjah (formerly known as Industrial Area 1) and Industrial Areas 6 and 7 announced the recent updates on the Industrial Area 6 …
Permira and Blackstone bet on Dubai real estate with Property Finder deal
Private capital firms Permira and Blackstone are buying a $525mn stake in a Middle Eastern real estate classifieds business in a bet that a boom in Dubai’s real estate market has further to run.
Glamorous Law Student Gets 25 Years In Hellhole Dubai Prison As Heartbroken Mom Pleads For Help
The case of Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old British student sentenced to life in prison in Dubai, has left her family desperate and social media buzzing with confusion. The Merseyside law student was …
Mother of 23-year-old British law student speaks out as daughter jailed for life in Dubai after making ‘very stupid mistake’
The mother of British law student Mia O’Brien, 23, has hit out as her daughter has been jailed for life in Dubai after being caught with 50g of cocaine.
Sharjah’s Industrial Area 6 to be redeveloped in 2 years in Dh283-million project
Sharjah’s Industrial Area 6 will undergo a major infrastructure redevelopment project expected to be completed within two years, officials announced on Monday. The contractor has received the land and …
GoFundMe for Liverpool student serving life sentence in Dubai for drug charges taken down
The GoFundMe page was taken down on Friday – the family later revealed the reason why Mia had been jailed to the press. The 23-year-old studied law at the University of Liverpool but now faces life …
Sharjah Tourism Authority wraps up successful 2025 India Roadshow
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has successfully concluded its 2025 roadshow in the Republic of India, which included visits to Mumbai and New Delhi on September 3 and 5 …
Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first free zone for entrepreneurs
With DSBH now live, Dubai South is betting that its digital-first operations, end-to-end services, and human support will resonate with entrepreneurs …
Grassy Dubai pitch leaves India with tricky selection against UAE
Dubai presents teams with a unique challenge, in that they’re not always certain of what the surface will throw up. The main venue has been off-limits for practice, so India have had to train at the …