Business conditions in the United Arab Emirates suffered a setback in the closing stages of the second quarter after Israel’s war with Iran disrupted sales in June.The UAE’s Purchasing Managers’ Index …
UAE: Dubai Chambers hosts workshops on corporate tax, employment law for employee compliance
Dubai Chambers hosted two workshops focused on corporate tax and employment law updates for HR professionals and business leaders in the UAE’s private sector. Key topics included corporate tax …
UAE Digital Spending Surge Expected in Coming Months : Checkout.com
As the UAE gears up for another season of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), data from Checkout.com reveals a sharp increase in digital spending.
Ajman Bank and VaultsPay Partner to Launch Co-Branded Payment Processing Solution and Instant Settlement for Business Clients
Ajman Bank has launched a comprehensive co-branded payment processing solution for its business clients, developed through its strategic partnership wit …
There’s a new update on the Abu Dhabi flying taxis – and it’s *huge*
It’s time to get excited – Abu Dhabi flying taxis are coming in faster than you can say ‘takeoff’. Just a few weeks ago, the Abu Dhabi Aviation Group announced a strategic collaboration with Archer to …
Abu Dhabi: Archer begins test flights of eVTOL aircraft ahead of regional launch
Archer conducted the first test flight of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi …
UAE non-oil sector grows steadily, regional tensions weigh on demand -PMI
The UAE’s non-oil private sector grew steadily in June even as regional tensions weighed on demand, and firms ramped up output to tackle backlogs, a survey showed on Thursday.
UAE students applying for US visa will now have to make social media accounts public
Residents from the UAE applying for certain US visas will now have to make their social media accounts public, the US embassy in UAE announced recently. All applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant …
UAE leads the world in mobile shopping usage, global survey reveals
The UAE ranks first globally in mobile shopping usage, with a significant increase in consumers using smartphones for purchases. The report highlights growing trends in convenience, security, and …
Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates
Dubai’s 13,000 food and drink establishments go all out to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets.
Dubai Airport Duty-Free retailers hit record Dh4.1 billion sales in first half of 2025
Dubai Duty Free has reported record revenue of Dh4.118 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 5.34% increase year-on-year, driven by increased passenger spending and travel through Dubai …
UAE: Excessive screen time in summer causing rise in childhood obesity, warn doctors
With many working parents struggling to monitor their children’s activities during the long break, health experts emphasized that sedentary routines are becoming more prevalent in the country …
Emirates flight from Dubai halted at Sydney airport after man dies on board
An Emirates flight from Dubai has been unable to disembark at Sydney airport after a passenger died on board. Australian Federal Police and NSW Ambulance were called to a plane on the tarmac about …
Step-by-Step Guide to Company Formation in Dubai
Dubai has become one of the easiest places in the world to start a business. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, more than 18,000 new companies were registered, according to the Dubai Department of …
Dubai’s off-plan market booms as Business Bay leads luxury sales surge
According to the Dubai Residential Market Snapshot by CBRE, off-plan sales in Dubai rose by over 46 per cent year-on-year during the first five months of 2025, reflecting buyers’ preference …
Archer Aviation begins test flights in Abu Dhabi – updated
Updated 16:49 with comments regarding flight specifics and video. Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) successfully tested its Midnight electric vehicle take-off and landing ((eVTOL)) aircraft at the Al Bateen …
Abu Dhabi test flight sets stage for the launch of electric air taxis services
In a major step toward launching electric air taxi services in the UAE, Archer Aviation has successfully conducted test flights of its Midnight …