Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax has secured Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority as key backers in its upcoming initial public offering in Hong Kong, according …
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2026 road closures
Dubai RTA announces road closures and extended public transport services to ease congestion during New Year’s Eve 2026 …
Abu Dhabi issues traffic restrictions for New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations
Abu Dhabi has announced temporary traffic restrictions ahead of New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, introducing movement bans for heavy vehicles and labour buses across the capital to manage congestion …
Dubai announces New Year’s Eve marine closures and traffic controls across key waterways
The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has activated its final operational plan to manage marine traffic during the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, …
Expo City Dubai hosts over 75 events and fuels sector growth for 2026
Expo City Dubai hosts more than 75 events and hundreds of thousands of visitors, building momentum ahead of a packed 2026 …
From Brothers to Rivals: Key Moments in Saudi-UAE Relations
DUBAI, Dec 30 – A Saudi airstrike on what it said was a UAE-linked weapons shipment in Yemen on Tuesday marked the most significant escalation between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to date. Once the twin …
Skims opens flagship store in Dubai for the Middle East region
SKIMS (SKIMS) has opened its first permanent Middle East store at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The store is being positioned as a flagship for the region, with a curated selection of the brand’s …
Dubai International City to introduce paid parking from February 2026
Paid parking is set to come into effect in Dubai International City from February 1, 2026, marking a major update for one of the emirate’s busiest residential and commercial hubs. Notices have already …
Where to rent in Dubai? Top areas and rent forecasts for 2026
Dubai rent forecast 2026 indicates a moderation in growth to around 6%, a slower pace attributed to an increased supply of residential units …
World Customs Organization praises “e-commerce platform” and publishes its development in three languages
Dubai Customs is now a global leader in customs innovation; Atiq Al Muhairi: The platform is a leading model in using technology to facilitate trade and stimulate …
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE, issues warning to Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia says it bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla over a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates.
‘Extremely dangerous’: Saudi Arabia’s open waring to UAE after bombing Yemen port
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s Mukalla port, allegedly targeting UAE-linked arms shipments for southern separatists, have sharply escalated tensions between long-time allies Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
16 most expensive New Year’s Eve tables in Dubai Mall
The Italian eatery in Dubai Mall will offer a special four-course menu alongside free-flowing soft drinks and mocktails. Expect tasty Italian dishes like focaccia, carpaccio, buratta, risotto, gnocchi …
UAE government issues decree on higher education and scientific research
The UAE Government has issued a federal decree-law on higher education and scientific research, aiming to regulate the sector and enhance governance and the efficiency of higher education, technical, …
UAE weather: NCM forecasts morning fog and dusty conditions this week
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies can be expected during the New Year week, but the New Year Eve is expected to be dry …
Saudi Arabia warns UAE, links Abu Dhabi to Yemen separatists’ advances
The Saudi Foreign Ministry directly linked the UAE to the recent advances made by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and cautioned the UAE over the group’s actions.
Dubai New Year 2026: Fireworks, road closures, and public safety guidelines for downtown
Dubai is gearing up for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, headlined by a record-breaking show at the Burj Khalifa. With multiple viewing locations and extensive road closures, the RTA advises …