Dubai welcomed 90,337 new real estate units in H1 2025 and saw lease value growth of 5%, amid strong rental and sales demand …
Dubai Duty Free Achieves Record Sales in July 2025, With Sales Surpassing AED638 Million (US$175 Million)
Dubai Duty Free (DDF), the world’s largest single airport retailer, delivered another standout performance for the month of July, posting sales of AED638.8 million (US$175 million) for the month and …
UAE: Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade sees record 35% jump, reaching AED195.4 bn in H1 2025
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade surged 34.7% in H1 2025 to AED195.4 billion (USD53.2 billion), driven by strong export, import, and re-export growth. The rise reflects successful diversification …
Warning: UAE Cybersecurity Council warns against unverified mobile apps amid rising cyber threats
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a nationwide alert, urging residents to avoid downloading unverified mobile applications due to rising cyberattacks. With daily incidents nearing 200,000, the …
Prize money at 2025 Tour de France Femmes: Ferrand-Prévot and Visma earn significantly less than Pogacar and UAE
Sunday marked the end of the Tour de France Femmes 2025, after which the final accounts could be settled. Over the nine days, a total of 259,430 euros was up for grabs, which was distributed among the …
UAE-based XDS inaugurates 1MW immersion-cooled data center
UAE-based XDS Data Centres has inaugurated a 1MW immersion-cooled data center. The colocation facility is located in Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, a technology park in Sharjah, a …
Dubai real estate deals hit regulatory hurdle! Indian buyers who bought homes using international credit cards in a soup; here’s why
Indian property buyers in Dubai face regulatory scrutiny for using international credit cards (ICCs) for property purchases, a practice that circumvents established remittance channels. While not …
The one Middle Eastern country attracting rich SA property buyers
One particular Middle Eastern nation seems to be drawing the interest of high-net-worth SA property buyers who want to invest or relocate.
How the UAE is redefining global water trade by turning scarcity into strategy
With more than 40% of its potable water derived from desalination, the UAE is one of the world’s most advanced users of non-traditional water sources …
Dubai surpasses 1,270 EV charging points as DEWA expands green mobility infrastructure
Dubai has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network to more than 1,270 charging points across the emirate, according to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water …
University Of Sharjah Signs Strategic Mou With Binance Academy To Foster Blockchain Innovation And Talent Development, Sharjah, UAE
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) August 4, 2025 – The University of Sharjah (UOS) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance Academy, the educational arm of Binance , the world’s …
Here’s why esports organizations are shifting to Abu Dhabi
The Middle East’s gaming market is growing fast and in Abu Dhabi, new initiatives are incentivizing international esports organizations to shift to the United Arab Emirates’ capital.
Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition to kick off August 30
ADNEC Group has announced that preparations are underway to host the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), set to be the largest and most extensive in …
14th edition of IGCF to host 22 interactive platforms in Sharjah
Sharjah is set to host the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) on Sept.10–11, 2025, under the theme “Communication …
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi emerges as top attraction
Since its inauguration in May 2023, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi has stood out as a key addition to Yas Island’s collection of entertainment destinations, …
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed forms new federal body to unify drug control efforts
The UAE has established the National Anti-Narcotics Authority under a federal decree issued by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan has been …
UAE’s new National Anti-Narcotics Authority: What you need to know
The new independent body, reporting directly to the UAE Cabinet, replaces the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at the Ministry of Interior …