Imports from neighbouring UAE fell to 3.1 billion riyals ($827 million) in July from 4.6 billion riyals in June, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics.
Tech company makes incredible breakthrough to grow food in middle of Dubai desert: ‘I was fearful I would never get off the ground’
Agriculture tech firm Pure Harvest Smart Farms is growing food in the Dubai desert with indoor farming, which will provide communities with sustainable, year-round fruits and vegetables. Fast Company …
Sharjah real estate’s first half deals surge 48% to Dh27b
Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a total trading value of Dh27 billion in the first half of 2025 — a remarkable 48.1 per cent increase compared to Dh18.2 billion during the same 2024 period. The …
Things to do in UAE this weekend: From Labubu superfans to new summer brunches
Looking for a break from the routine? Whether you’re craving a new thrill, a cool escape from the heat, or just something fun to shake up your weekend plans, here are the top things to do in the UAE …
UAE hosted over 17,500 Afghan refugees since 2021 before their final relocation
The UAE hosted 17,619 Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan since August 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday, August 24. The evacuees were received at the ‘Emirates Humanitarian …
UAE showcases global leadership at UN Sustainable Development Forum, commits to 2026 SDG review
The UAE reiterated its strong commitment to global sustainable development at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025 in New York, emphasising …
Dubai’s Deira City Centre Announces Dhs22m Redevelopment – Gulf Business
Dubai-based Deira City Centre (DCC), one of the oldest malls in the emirate, announced that it is investing Dhs22 million to redevelop its facilities.
Nakheel mall launches its new outdoor space and unveils Dubai’s … – ZAWYA
Dubai, UAE: – Festivities have a new meaning with Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah’s newest retail destination, in time for the first-time launch of its new rooftop dining and entertainment destination.
Sharjah real estate transactions surge 48.1% to Dhs27 billion in H1 2025
Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded Dhs27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 48.1 per cent increase from Dhs18.2 billion in the …
Woman left in coma after Dubai ‘porta potty party’ shares first thing she remembers after ‘attack’
Maria Kovalchuk, a Ukrainian model, travelled to Dubai to create content back in March, but had overslept and missed her connecting flight to Thailand. As a result, the 20-year-old met a man she had …
Dubai Land Department, Masdar City sign Memorandum of Cooperation to enable free zone companies to own properties in Dubai
Dubai Land Department signed a memorandum of cooperation with Masdar City, aiming to enable companies and establishments operating in the free zones under Masdar City to own land plots and properties …
Abu Dhabi just broke a record with the most expensive home ever sold in the city (yes, again)
Abu Dhabi is no stranger to luxury real estate milestones, but this one just raised the bar. Again. A jaw-dropping Dhs400 million has just been paid for a beachfront mansion on Saadiyat Island – …
AED 400mln mansion at Aldar’s Faya Al Saadiyat breaks Abu Dhabi record
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Aldar announced today the record-breaking sale of an eight-bedroom ultra-luxury mansion in Faya Al Saadiyat—an exclusive beachfront community located on one of the last remaining …
UAE real estate: $108.9mn mansion sale by Aldar sets new Abu Dhabi record
An eight-bedroom luxury mansion in Aldar’s Faya Al Saadiyat has been sold for AED 400 million (US$108.9 million), almost triple the value of the previous record for property sold in Abu Dhabi.
Global FinTech funding hits $24b in H1 2025
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
New UAE bankruptcy court a ‘vital economic tool’
The UAE is setting up a dedicated bankruptcy court as it looks to strengthen its financial system and reassure global investors during rising corporate complexity. Based at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court …
UFC Abu Dhabi: Expert picks, best bets for Whittaker vs. de Ridder
The UFC will host its first of two 2025 fight cards in Abu Dhabi this weekend, as Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder headline UFC Fight Night in Etihad Arena on Saturday (3 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN+, …