Question: After the publication of the new Dubai rental index in January, rental values were aligned with market prices. However, a few weeks ago, I noticed a sudden rent drop of 22 per cent for …
Dubai real estate transactions top $13.9bn in February; off-plan v ready property split and top areas revealed
The Dubai real estate sector saw around 16,099 transactions were recorded in February, according to Property Finder data. This represents an increase of 35 per cent compared to February 2024. The …
Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed joins government employees for Ramadan Iftar at Barzat Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2025 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has shared an Iftar banquet …
UAE stocks decline over tariff uncertainty
Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed lower on Friday, in line with global equities as the uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy creates nervousness among investors.
Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: How much can you save if you buy gold from Dubai? Check import duty, permitted quantity
As of March 2025, gold in Dubai is priced at $887.63 per 10 grams, translating to Rs 77,281.46. In contrast, the same quantity in Mumbai costs approximately Rs 87,480, reflecting an 11.58% price …
UAE’s Adnoc Said to Seek Deals for Gas Fields in Major US Push
The United Arab Emirates’ biggest oil company is seeking to buy its first natural gas producing fields in the US to deepen its presence in the country, according to people familiar with the matter.
Abu Dhabi Is Said to Weigh Reviving AIQ Share Sale Amid AI Boom
Abu Dhabi’s state oil firm and data analytics company Presight AI Holding Plc have held early-stage talks about potentially reviving plans to list their artificial intelligence joint venture, people …
Everton’s Jake O’Brien on recharging in Abu Dhabi, the David Moyes effect and being club’s next Irish star
Just when Jake O’Brien thought his month had peaked, he found himself stretched out on a sun lounger at the Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi. February 2025 was particularly kind to Everton’s towering Irish …
Sharjah Museums Authority showcases initiatives, innovations at ITB Berlin 2025
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) concluded its participation at ITB Berlin 2025, a leading travel trade show, held from 4th to 6th March under the umbrella of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism …
Sharjah cements its position on the global tourism map
The Emirate of Sharjah, represented by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), along with a delegation of 19 entities from both …
DAMAC Properties and ADIB partner to facilitate home ownership for UAE residents
DAMAC Properties has partnered with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB) to introduce a home financing solution that enables UAE residents to secure financing for off-plan properties once construction …
Repatriating Expatriate Bodies from UAE: Full Process Guide
When an expatriate passes away in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, repatriating the body to their home country involves several legal and logistical steps. The process requires coordination between …
HE Alia Al Mazrouei On The UAE’s Entrepreneurial Edge
Eye-popping fundraising figures. Industry-shaping mergers and initiatives. Groundbreaking deals and partnerships.If the flurry of announcements coming from the UAE’s entrepreneurial arena of late is …
Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030
Dubai’s developers, regulators, and investors are converging towards a single goal: a net-zero built environment, says Hisham El Assaad …
Up to 80% discount: This Ramadan market in Sharjah offers luxury items starting at Dh5
Lured by massive discounts of up to 80 per cent on a wide range of products, thousands of shoppers flocked to Sharjah Expo Centre on Thursday evening for the 42nd edition of the ‘Ramadan Nights’ …
Ramadan in UAE: Cash prizes announced for ‘sports before iftar’ fitness drive in Sharjah
In an exciting initiative aimed at promoting fitness within the community, the Sharjah Sports Council has announced the “Sports Before Iftar” event, running until March 27. This programme encourages …
Sharjah Museums Authority spotlightsrnew museum at ITB Berlin
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 …