The boom in Dubai’s luxury market continued into the first quarter, with wealthy buyers again driving record sales of homes valued above $10 million. Analysts have now warned that the UAE emirate’s …
Saudi Arabia Joins UAE and Qatar in Offering Tourist VAT Refunds
Saudi Arabia has a new regulation allowing tourists to claim refunds on the 15% value-added tax (VAT) paid on eligible goods and services.
Money laundering: ACC seeks tax records of 70 Bangladeshis holding Dubai golden visa
The properties in Dubai were allegedly purchased using funds laundered through Swiss banks and other foreign financial institutions …
Emirates looking for Cork cabin crew with tax-free salary and amazing perks
Emirates Airlines are coming back to Cork again as the company seeks to recruit more cabin crew to come live and work in Dubai for a tax-free salary. The world’s largest international airline is …
Discover Das Island Abu Dhabi: A Hidden Gem of the Emirates
Located about 160 kilometers northwest of Abu Dhabi, Das Island Abu Dhabi stands as a vital cornerstone in the UAE’s oil and gas sector. Despite being remote and largely off-limits to the public, this …
Sharjah real estate transactions hit $3.6bn in Q1; top neighbourhoods and investor nationalities revealed
Sharjah real estate transaction value hit AED13.2bn ($3.6bn) during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 31.9 per cent increase compared to AED10bn ($2.72bn) during the same period in 2024. The number …
Best’s Market Segment Report: Operating performance of UAE insurers remains resilient despite unprecedented rains
In its Best’s Market Segment Report, “Operating Performance of UAE Insurers Remains Resilient Despite Unprecedented Rains,” AM Best notes in the face of changes in the nature and frequency of …
Meydan Free Zone launches ‘Fawri’ — The UAE’s fastest 60-minute business license solution
Dubai, UAE – Meydan Free Zone has officially launched Fawri, a groundbreaking new service that enables entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business license in just 60 minutes. This innovative platform …
UAE ranks among top global AI contenders, says BCG report
Mapping the Region’s Readiness for an AI-Driven Future’, places the UAE in the ‘AI Contender’ category alongside 31 other economies, including Saudi Arabia …
Sharjah records AED13.2 billion in real estate transactions in Q1 2025, up 31.9%
The value of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Sharjah reached AED13.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 31.9 percent increase compared to AED10 billion during the same …
10 Amazing Free Things to Do on Your Birthday in Sharjah
Celebrating your birthday doesn’t have to be expensive, especially in Sharjah, where a wealth of cultural, natural, and recreational attractions await—many at no cost. Whether you’re a resident or a …
Abu Dhabi climbs smart city ranking as free Wi-Fi, green spaces and traffic impress
Moreover, Abu Dhabi’s connectivity and accessibility contributed significantly to its top-five ranking. According to the global index, nearly 75 per cent of respondents cited free public Wi-Fi, which …
BRED Abu Dhabi 2025: Artist line-ups, activities, and all you need to know about the 5-day event
Returning for its highly anticipated third edition, BRED Abu Dhabi, presented by Hypebeast, has taken over Yas Marina Circuit from April 23 to 27, offering a genre-defying celebration of neo-culture …
UAE approves first-ever hybrid heliport for Abu Dhabi air taxi project
The facility will accommodate both traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft …
Microsoft and Du to develop $544m data center in the UAE
Dubai-based telco Du has signed a $544.54 million deal with Microsoft to develop a hyperscale data center in the UAE. Announced during Dubai AI Week, Microsoft will be the main tenant of the data …
I work with celebs in Dubai & I’ll never move back to Scotland – Brits who say it’s soulless are making silly mistakes
KELLY Lundberg swapped Edinburgh for the Emirates 22 years ago – and she’s never looked back. Now she says Brits who complain that Dubai is soulless aren’t looking hard enough at what …
Dubai property giant launches new $20bn ‘Azizi Milan’ community
Azizi unveils new AED75 million Milan-inspired community in Dubai. The project draws inspiration from Milan’s cultural heritage and aims to become the Middle East’s fashion ca …