Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab will temporarily close for an 18-month renovation amid slowing tourism and recent regional tensions …
Prowin Properties’ 20–80 Property Expo signals renewed confidence in Dubai real estate market
In a period marked by global uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment, Dubai’s real estate market has once again demonstrated its resilience. A …
University of Sharjah, Shams sign an MoU to enhance media, innovation
The University of Sharjah (UoS) and Sharjah Media City (Shams) have signed an MoU to boost collaboration in media, communications, and public …
UAE businesses ditch SMS for WhatsApp – report
More than half of large organisations in the UAE plan to prioritise AI-enabled messaging platforms like WhatsApp, with SMS set to disappear, according to a new BCG-Meta report …
Dubai’s world-famous Burj Al Arab hotel is set to close for 18 months for restoration works
The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf. View on euronews …
Dubai’s landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline
By Mireia Merino April 15 (Reuters) – Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since opening in 1999 and at a …
UAE’s Mansour bin Zayed, Iran parliament speaker discuss de-escalation in call
UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday to discuss regional developments …
UAE adjusts remote learning assessment rules; final results remain unaffected
Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) has revised assessment rules for selected …
Burj Al Arab Dubai is shutting down for 18 months for first major restoration in 27 years
The project is intended to preserve Burj Al Arab’s distinctive character while ensuring it remains relevant for future generations of travellers.
Abu Dhabi is the smartest property investment right now and it’s still undervalued
Provident Estate releases mid 2026 intelligence revealing a rare closing window backed by sovereign wealth global demand and untapped land …
Dubai real estate deals drop 24% in Q1 amid US–Iran war; April shows signs of recovery
Dubai real estate transactions fell nearly 24% in March amid the US–Iran war, but early April data shows recovery, with developers offering flexible plans …
FTA announces entry into force of decision amending administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax legislation
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. (40) …
UAE taxes: FTA announces new penalty rules, reduces fines for violations
The UAE’s tax authority on Wednesday announced updated penalty rules that lower some fines and make tax filing rules easier and more flexible for businesses and taxpayers in the Emirates. The Federal …
Mawarid FinTech Summit returns to Dubai with a focus on real-world impact
The event is expected to attract between 800 and 1,000 senior decision-makers, alongside representatives from more than 500 organisations …
Abu Dhabi’s BlueFive plans $3bn investment in defence companies
Abu Dhabi-based alternative asset manager BlueFive Capital is reportedly seeking to raise $3 billion for investing in aerospace and defence companies. The fund is expected to raise an initial $1 …
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to close for 18-month restoration project
Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, one of the world’s most recognisable hotels, will close for 18-months to undergo an extensive restoration project, its operator Jumeirah announced on April 15. The hotel …
Dubai feels the war from a distance, but its workers are paying the price
When the economy slows, workers feel it first. The war hasn’t hit Dubai directly, but it has hit its economy. Tourism has dropped sharply. Visitors have stayed away, big events …