The Dubai real estate market 2025 shattered records for the fifth consecutive year, generating an unprecedented AED 682bn in sales …
Dubai has just introduced a huge new plastic ban – here’s what’s changed
Dubai is rolling out another phase of its single use plastic ban as of Thursday January 1 – and it’s going to have a big impact on your takeaway …
Flight attendant found dead in Dubai had chillingly predicted her own murder
A Russian flight attendant who fled to the UAE in a desperate attempt to escape her alleged stalker was found brutally murdered in a Dubai hotel …
UAE landmark civil law reform 2026: Legal age cut to 18 — what it means for you
The UAE has enacted a comprehensive Civil Transactions Law update, lowering the age of legal majority to 18 Gregorian years and empowering young entrepreneurs. This modernized framework clarifies …
UAE cuts majority age to 18 with contract, property and corporate law reforms
UAE issues new Civil Transactions Law, cutting majority age to 18 and modernising contracts, courts, property and companies.
Dubai Culture’s Hala Badri on why the world’s creatives are choosing Dubai
Hala Badri, DG of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is moving the city beyond administrative milestones toward a living, breathing ecosystem …
These 8 major Dubai changes are happening in 2026
Dubai is constantly changing. There is never a dull day in the emirate and as we prepare to say hello to 2026, we’re also preparing for a whole host of Dubai changes to be introduced.
Dubai New Year 2026: Fireworks display at the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa
The UAE welcomed in the New Year with a dramatic fireworks show at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building. The show projected a countdown onto the building’s facade, as well as the …
Yemen’s Aden airport shuts as Saudi-UAE rift deepens
Flights at Yemen’s Aden international airport were halted on Thursday, the latest sign of a deepening crisis between Gulf powers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, whose rivalry is reshaping …
Best of frenemies: Saudi, UAE rivalry bursts into view
For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and beyond, seemingly in tandem.
Is Dubai Becoming The Ibiza Of The Middle East?
Unrelenting construction, progress and growth of the UAE megacity has led to a vibrant EDM club and music scene that didn’t exist just three years ago …
Hope, joy and new beginnings: Abu Dhabi hospitals welcome babies born in 2026
Burjeel Medical City and Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi welcomed the year 2026 with moments of joy, celebration and newborns coinciding with fireworks …
Abu Dhabi breaks world record with 62-minute firework, 6,500 drone show to welcome new year 2026: Jaw-dropping visuals go viral
While the rest of the world was content with countdowns and quick fireworks, the UAE clearly had other plans. New Year’s Eve 2026 arrived with a promise of a bigger, brighter, and longer showcase, and …
Abu Dhabi Police honour Asian man for his honesty
The Abu Dhabi Police honoured an Asian man in recognition of his honesty, integrity, and collaboration with the police.
Sharjah Police handle 6,620 emergency calls on New Year’s Eve
The Sharjah Police General Headquarters announced the success of its comprehensive security plan, which was implemented to welcome in the New Year of 2026.
Great wealth transfer sparks major shift in UAE’s family business ownership
A sweeping generational shift is transforming how family businesses across the UAE are owned, governed and prepared for the future, as the region undergoes what experts describe as a historic “great …
Sharjah Consultative Council holds 17 sessions, passes six laws, boosts oversight in 2025
During 2025, the Sharjah Consultative Council continued to perform its parliamentary, legislative, and oversight roles within the framework of the emirate’s institutional work system.The year 2025 …