UAE and Saudi salary updates, Dubai real estate analysis, Corporate Tax changes, major health insurance update and more top stories this week …
UAE: How to request for a cremation permit in Sharjah
This guide outlines the steps for requesting a cremation permit in the emirate, from submitting the deceased’s details to receiving approval …
China KOLs banned for posing as wives of Dubai royalty to sell subpar household items
A ‘princess’ influencer announces her divorce and plans to sell products at discounted prices to liquidate assets.
UAE: 400 passengers, economy, business compartments; how Etihad Rail passenger trains will look like
The 900-km long project, when completed, will connect all seven emirates and 11 major cities from Ghuweifat to Fujairah and beyond …
‘Iraq is UAE’s top trading partner’ with $27bln annual trade
Al Saleh emphasised the UAE’s continuous commitment to strengthening its partnership with Iraq, citing the longstanding political, social and economic ties between the two nations …
Elite Group to open $27m facility in Dubai Industrial City
Elite Group to develop AED100m ($27.2m) Dubai Industrial City facility as it looks to boost UAE automotive and e-commerce sectors. Elite Group Holding has signed a musataha agreement to develop a 1 …
Dubai: Tourist targeted 5 times in 5 days exposes nightclub billing scam
Canadian tourist SY was targeted by a nightclub billing scam five times in five days. After reading our investigative article about the fraud, he wanted to..
UAE markets gain ahead of key US inflation data
Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates advanced on Friday, with Abu Dhabi leading the charge ahead of key U.S. inflation data.
NZ fraudster Shaun Morgan caught in Dubai, fined for fake lawyer claims
Shaun Morgan, a New Zealander who has seen the inside of prisons in Switzerland and the US, has now drawn the ire of judges in Dubai. Photo / Supplied A New Zealander jailed in two continents has been called a “charlatan” in court in a third after he …
Dubai: What is slacklining? Find out how this sport is building a thriving community
Mouad’s own journey into slacklining began in Morocco when he first tried it on a beach with friends. After moving to Dubai in 2017 to pursue a Master’s degree in International Business, he found the classroom structure too restrictive and began to …
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed establishes new entity to document, preserve heritage of Al Maktoum family
Al Maktoum Archives will serve as a comprehensive repository for the Ruler of Dubai, encompassing his biography, collections, and literary works
4 Key Strategies of UAE’s Real Estate Marketing in 2025
The UAE’s real estate market is in a state of dynamic growth. In Q3 2024, Dubai recorded 50,425 a 38% year-on-year increase, recording 50,425 transactions with a total sales value of AED 141.95B.
Dubai Is a Good Buy—Even as Its Home Prices Soar
Take Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., who purchased a US$54.45 million penthouse in Dubai’s Bugatti Residences in November. It was originally priced at US$100 million, Sheridan said.
UAE indirect taxes yield upto $3bln annually
Al Khoori emphasised the crucial role of these tax revenues in bolstering economic growth and fortifying the federal government’s financial position …
Kushner’s Affinity Gets Additional $1.5 Billion From Qatar, Abu Dhabi’s Lunate
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners raised an additional $1.5 billion from the Qatar Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi-based asset manager Lunate, and extended the investment period of its debut fund …
Abu Dhabi just got two cool New York restaurants – and they’re now open
Goodbye, same-old dinner plans; hello, New York swagger. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has levelled up the capital’s culinary game with not one but two buzzworthy imports straight from the Big Apple. Say …
UAE launches unified health screenings for students from kindergarten to Grade 12
Vision exams, dental health checks, and scoliosis detection were among the procedures that were detailed and standardised under Mohap’s new guide …