UK seeks to attract expats from UAE due to Iranian strikes on Dubai. Gulf state military action against Iran by April 30 at 7.5% YES.
Dubai hotels shut doors as tourism slowdown hits ahead of Arabian Travel Market
This cooling trend arrives at a critical moment, just as the industry prepares for the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which usually serves as a …
Dubai’s residential real estate pullback: Iran war & other factors weigh
Richard Paul, head of Professional Services at Savills Middle East, discusses spillover effects of the Iran War onto the Dubai property market. Though secondary residential property transactions …
How UAE thrives with zero income tax? UAE Ambassador to India Dr Abdul Nasir Alshali explains on podcast
UAE Ambassador Dr. Abdul Nasir Alshali reveals on Raj Shamani’s podcast how the UAE defies economic gravity, thriving without income tax by turning government services into a high-safety, …
Trump Considers Bailing Out His Family’s Major Business Partner
The Trump administration seems open to giving a massive lifeline to the UAE—which the country says it may need thanks to the war in Iran.
Dubai plans 55km metro link connecting two international airports
Dubai is set to take a major leap in urban mobility with plans for a dedicated metro link connecting its two international airports, marking a significant expansion of the emirate’s fast-growing metro …
UAE Dismantles Terrorist Organization
The UAE State Security Department (SSD) announced on Monday the dismantling of a terrorist organization and the arrest of its members, reported the country’s state news agency WAM. They were detained …
UAE official: More than 90% of Iran’s targets were civilian infrastructure
The minister of state said Iran had hit the United Arab Emirates with over 2,800 missiles and drones since the start of the war.
UAE officials reportedly warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars amid the Iran war
Any pivot away from the dollar by a top oil producer would represent a major threat to the currency’s supremacy.
Dubai real estate demand steady as 95% of 2026 homes already sold
Dubai real estate sees 94.9% of 2026 homes sold and 71.45% of 426,182-unit pipeline already bought, highlighting investor demand …
Entering the ultra-deep, Astro Offshore acquires 2021-built subsea vessel
Dubai-headquartered Astro Offshore reports that it has strengthened its offshore subsea capabilities with the addition of Energy Savanah, formerly operated by Golden Energy Offshore and soon to be …
Sharjah schools resume in-person classes with enhanced safety measures
At the Sharjah Private Education Authority, we uphold the belief that the safety of your children forms the foundation of their education. Guided by …
UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked ‘terror’ cell
The United Arab Emirates has arrested members of an Iran-linked group that authorities accuse of plotting ‘systematic terrorist and sabotage acts’. The State Security Service said in a statement …
Dubai eyes sweet spot in $26bn cocoa market with new DMCC Cacao hub
Dubai plans new DMCC Cacao Centre to tap $26bn cocoa market, linking producers, finance and processing in a bid to reshape trade …
Nakheel awards $143m Dubai Islands contract, 49,000-home megaproject expands
Nakheel has awarded a major contract for infrastructure development at Dubai Islands to Al Nasr Contracting Company …
Aldar to build 9,000 affordable rental units in Abu Dhabi
This initiative, confirmed on April 20, 2026, aims to meet the surging demand from mid-income professionals and young families in the UAE capital, …
UAE real estate sector posts record $68.7bn transactions in Q1
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman report strong real estate performance in UAE in the first three months of 2026, official data shows …