The initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s wider vision to empower citizens and strengthen an integrated housing ecosystem …
Dubai luxury car dealer reports 30% sales drop in March 2026
F1rst Motors in Dubai reports business down 30% as regional travel disruption cuts footfall, while ultra premium demand holds steady in UAE …
Sunset Hospitality eyes Dubai rebound in fourth quarter 2026
Sunset Hospitality expects UAE sales at about half 2025 levels through summer, with resident led venues steadying demand before Q4 recovery …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala joins $575 million WHOOP funding round
WHOOP said the Gulf region represents a key growth market, citing rising demand for personalised and preventive health solutions …
Abu Dhabi company signs $2.25 billion deal to acquire US gas firm
PointZero Group PJSC, part of a business empire overseen by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said it will acquire a 100% stake. | World News …
Three explosions reported in Dubai as smoke rises in city
Unverified footage on social media showed plumes of smoke over the Victoria base in Baghdad following a rocket attack by Iraqi formations. Authorities in Dubai have confirmed several explosions over …
EXCLUSIVE: Primark brings forward second store launch due to high demand
The UAE’s first Primark store is maintaining strong momentum days after its highly anticipated debut, with new figures revealing sustained demand from shoppers. According to John Hadden, CEO of …
Dubai sets formal rules for crypto exchange-traded derivatives
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has introduced a new regulatory framework for crypto exchange-traded derivatives (ETDs), laying out how licensed crypto companies can offer the …
NYU closes Abu Dhabi campus amid Iranian strike threats
NYU Abu Dhabi closed its campus after Iran threatened to strike U.S.-affiliated universities in the Middle East — with Iranian officials advising community members to evacuate at least one kilometer …
N.Y.U. Closes Its Abu Dhabi Campus as Iran Vows Retaliation for Strikes
After a university in Tehran was struck during the war, Iranian leaders said that the outposts of U.S. schools were “legitimate targets.” …
Pressure, not peace yet: How Saudi, UAE, Kuwait want the Iran war to go
The United States’ Gulf allies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran, arguing that Tehran has not been sufficiently …
Five Britons detained in UAE for taking pictures of Iranian attacks
At least five British people are being detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges relating to taking pictures of missiles and drones, Whitehall sources said.
Dubai rolls out Dh1 billion stimulus amid Middle East tensions
Dubai has approved a Dh1 billion economic incentives package and other key initiatives to support businesses amid regional tensions. The measures include deferring government fees for three months, …
Dubai’s fintech appeal holds despite Gulf conflict
Digital asset firms continue to view Dubai as an essential hub for global financial innovation and growth © Walaa Alshaer/Bloomberg Fintechs are signalling a sustained commitment to the Gulf even as …
EXCLUSIVE: Primark draws 35,000 shoppers in Dubai opening weekend as sales surge past 400,000 items
According to John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, more than 35,000 visitors passed through the doors of the brand’s flagship store at Dubai Mall over its opening weekend. “Thank …
Dubai-based CarniStore secures US$12.25 million investment from the UAE’s Emirates Growth Fund
UAE-based Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has made a strategic minority investment of AED45 million (US$12.25 million) in Dubai-based premium butcher shop and smokehouse CarniStore, marking the former’s …
Drone targets Thuraya Telecommunications building in Sharjah, authorities confirm no casualties
The statement also included a public advisory urging residents and businesses not to circulate unverified information …