The final days of 2025 marked a turning point in the Middle East, as competition between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in Yemen spilled out into the open. Tensions between the two …
Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin
Dubai, UAE: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE …
Sharjah Literature Festival celebrates the capacity of words to link societies
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and with the support and guidance …
UAE aviation strengthens role as economic benchmark
The UAE aviation sector strengthened its global standing in 2025 with regulatory, sustainability, and infrastructure contributing up to 18% of GDP …
Dubai World Trade Centre to host 71 events in H1 2026; see details
During H1, events pause during Ramadan, before resuming after Eid with DUPHAT in March and Middle East Energy in April, DWTC said …
Dubai new home supply likely to ease
DUBAI: The chief executive officer (CEO) of Dubai’s Union Properties PJSC expects surging construction and land costs to put the brakes on the supply of new homes in the emirate’s booming real-estate …
Sharjah Ruler opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening. The festival, which runs for …
Sheikh Sultan approves structure of Sharjah’s DIA, raises aid to Dhs17,500
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the general organisational structure of …
Buying property in Dubai vs. US cities: What investors should compare
Compare buying property in Dubai vs U.S. cities. Explore prices, rental yields, taxes, financing, and ROI to help real estate investors make informed decisions.
Dubai World Trade Centre Unveils H1 2026 Calendar
Dubai World Trade Centre announces events calendar for 2026 featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences …
Final week of Dubai Shopping Festival free fireworks, drone shows and concerts
The Dubai Shopping Festival promises more than a month of top bargains, spectacular drone and fireworks displays and exciting concerts.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach appoints new general manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach has appointed Neelam Bhika as the new general manager after her tenure in multiple senior leadership positions in the hospitality industry, Zawya reported.
Three brothers and maid killed in Abu Dhabi crash after trip to Liwa Festival
Three children and a maid were killed in a road accident on Sunday morning as the family returned home to Dubai after visiting the Liwa Festival. Their parents and two other children survived and are …
Dhs4m rentals and rising: Why some Dubai landlords aren’t blinking
Real estate brokerage Exclusive Links says it completed one of Dubai’s highest-value residential rental transactions of 2025 last month, securing a Dhs4.25m annual lease …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026: Dates, passes, and sessions
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026 returns as one of the region’s most anticipated events for innovators, founders and business enthusiasts. Scheduled to take place from 31 January to 1 …
Expo Centre Sharjah to launch the 21st edition of SteelFab exhibition on 12 January with 350 exhibitors from 35 countries
Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 21st edition of SteelFab 2026 exhibition, the largest commercial event for the metalworking industry in the Middle East and North Africa.
Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, establishing the world’s leading Arabic AI model
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced Falcon-H1 Arabic, a newly developed large language model …