Emirates Airlines are coming back to Cork again as the company seeks to recruit more cabin crew to come live and work in Dubai for a tax-free salary. The world’s largest international airline is …
Discover Das Island Abu Dhabi: A Hidden Gem of the Emirates
Located about 160 kilometers northwest of Abu Dhabi, Das Island Abu Dhabi stands as a vital cornerstone in the UAE’s oil and gas sector. Despite being remote and largely off-limits to the public, this …
Sharjah real estate transactions hit $3.6bn in Q1; top neighbourhoods and investor nationalities revealed
Sharjah real estate transaction value hit AED13.2bn ($3.6bn) during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 31.9 per cent increase compared to AED10bn ($2.72bn) during the same period in 2024. The number …
Best’s Market Segment Report: Operating performance of UAE insurers remains resilient despite unprecedented rains
In its Best’s Market Segment Report, “Operating Performance of UAE Insurers Remains Resilient Despite Unprecedented Rains,” AM Best notes in the face of changes in the nature and frequency of …
Meydan Free Zone launches ‘Fawri’ — The UAE’s fastest 60-minute business license solution
Dubai, UAE – Meydan Free Zone has officially launched Fawri, a groundbreaking new service that enables entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business license in just 60 minutes. This innovative platform …
UAE ranks among top global AI contenders, says BCG report
Mapping the Region’s Readiness for an AI-Driven Future’, places the UAE in the ‘AI Contender’ category alongside 31 other economies, including Saudi Arabia …
Sharjah records AED13.2 billion in real estate transactions in Q1 2025, up 31.9%
The value of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Sharjah reached AED13.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 31.9 percent increase compared to AED10 billion during the same …
10 Amazing Free Things to Do on Your Birthday in Sharjah
Celebrating your birthday doesn’t have to be expensive, especially in Sharjah, where a wealth of cultural, natural, and recreational attractions await—many at no cost. Whether you’re a resident or a …
Abu Dhabi climbs smart city ranking as free Wi-Fi, green spaces and traffic impress
Moreover, Abu Dhabi’s connectivity and accessibility contributed significantly to its top-five ranking. According to the global index, nearly 75 per cent of respondents cited free public Wi-Fi, which …
BRED Abu Dhabi 2025: Artist line-ups, activities, and all you need to know about the 5-day event
Returning for its highly anticipated third edition, BRED Abu Dhabi, presented by Hypebeast, has taken over Yas Marina Circuit from April 23 to 27, offering a genre-defying celebration of neo-culture …
UAE approves first-ever hybrid heliport for Abu Dhabi air taxi project
The facility will accommodate both traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft …
Microsoft and Du to develop $544m data center in the UAE
Dubai-based telco Du has signed a $544.54 million deal with Microsoft to develop a hyperscale data center in the UAE. Announced during Dubai AI Week, Microsoft will be the main tenant of the data …
I work with celebs in Dubai & I’ll never move back to Scotland – Brits who say it’s soulless are making silly mistakes
KELLY Lundberg swapped Edinburgh for the Emirates 22 years ago – and she’s never looked back. Now she says Brits who complain that Dubai is soulless aren’t looking hard enough at what …
Most UAE firms pause hiring in first quarter as corporate tax and costs add up
Most companies in the UAE paused hiring in the first quarter of 2025, choosing instead to operate with existing staff, according to recruitment company Cooper Fitch.The country recorded a 1.25 per …
Abu Dhabi Shares Witness Highest Overseas Buying Among GCC Peers In First Quarter
The Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX) witnessed the highest buying by foreign investors among GCC stock markets in the first quarter, a rep …
UAE turns to AI to draft the laws of the future
The system aims to create laws that reflect the needs of the UAE’s economy and diverse population. In practice, this means AI will help draft laws in multiple languages and plain terms, designed to be …
Japan’s crude oil imports in structural decline, dependence on Middle East grows
Japan’s crude imports are in structural decline. The country is increasingly dependent on Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to Vortexa. The decrease in Japan’s crude imports from 2022 to 2024 can be …