Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) concluded its participation at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, held from March 4 to …
UAE vs Bangalore real estate: Reddit user calls Bangalore flats ‘speculative money parking,’ sparks debate
The user claimed that UAE outperforms Bangalore in every metric except upfront affordability. According to the person Bangalore real estate is a ‘liquidity trap’.
Art Dubai 2025: Here are the brilliant things you can expect
Art Dubai is back for 2025 and is officially bigger than ever. Here’s a first look at the programme, exhibitions and talks – plus everything you need to know about the art fair.
UAE GDP sees 3.8 per cent growth in first nine months of 2024
Transport and warehousing sectors led the growth during the first nine months of 2024, growing by 7.9 per cent, driven by the outstanding performance of passenger traffic and flights at the country’s airports, which recorded more than 103 million passengers, up 20 per cent.
Ranya Rao’s 14.2kg gold bust: Here’s what makes Dubai the ultimate bullion destination
Dubai has long been a global leader in gold trade, housing the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and the historic Gold Souk in Deira, where traders, investors, and tourists flock.
Sharjah Media organises ‘Shams Ramadan e-sports tournament’
The Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the organisation of the “Shams Ramadan Tournament” for electronic sports, scheduled to take place from 8th to 14th March 2025, with a total prize pool of …
Sharjah real estate: Alef completes Al Mamsha Seerah structural work ahead of 2025 handover
Sharjah real estate developer Alef has announced that the first phase of “Al Mamsha Seerah” is advancing at an accelerated pace, with 100 per cent completion of structural work, in line with the …
Arada awards $164mn contract to build the first phase of Arada Central Business District, Sharjah’s new commercial hub
Sharjah-based real estate major Arada announced awarding the contract to build the first phase of Arada Central Business District (CBD), its upcoming commercial centre in the emirate, to Modern …
UAE drug bust: Abu Dhabi Police seize 184kg of narcotics in ‘Secret Hideouts’ operation
Abu Dhabi Police have seized 184 kilogrammes of hashish and arrested two Asian individuals during an operation codenamed ‘Secret Hideouts’.
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2025: Results, Highlights, and Standings
Results, Highlights, and W2RC Standings The 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge wrapped up with a week of action-packed racing, inf …
Watch: Abu Dhabi Police seize 184kg of drugs hidden in marble pillars, arrest 2
Two Asians in possession of 184 kilograms of hashish were arrested by Abu Dhabi Police in a major drug bust. The operation, named ‘Secret Hideouts’ dealt a major blow to drug dealers, it said in a …
UAE custody laws: Unmarried non-Muslim mother fights for child’s future; what are her rights?
Unmarried mother in the UAE fights for custody. Will she lose her child? Her story highlights the challenges for unmarried parents in the Emirates
UAE’s $51 Billion Pledge for Turkey Is Marred by Failed Deals
The United Arab Emirates’ pledge to invest $51 billion in Turkey is faltering two years after it was announced, as a rebound in Ankara’s economic fortunes emboldens local firms to hold firm on valuations and stifles deals.
Sudan takes UAE to world court over ‘complicity in genocide’
Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of supporting Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the civil war. Khartoum argues …
New exhibition at NYU Abu Dhabi shines light on the unseen artisans of the Freej Al Murar district
This is about giving a voice to the invisible,” explains Hadeyah Badri, one third of the Sharjah-based Mobius Design Studio that has put together a new exhibition running at NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery …
$90 Million Villa Sale Sets a Record on Dubai’s Jumeirah Bay Island
A custom-built villa on Dubai’s Jumeirah Bay Island has sold for AED 330 million (US$89.85 million), setting a sales record for the seahorse-shaped island. This sale significantly surpasses the …
6 Reasons Millionaires Are Moving to the UAE in Droves
High-networth individuals often move to different regions of the world to escape bad situations in their home nations, get tax breaks, start businesses, or enjoy a better quality of life. The …