Perk has opened its Middle East headquarters in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM with ADIO, targeting a tripling of UAE business travel spend by 2028 …
Abu Dhabi unveils LIVEX 2026, a global platform for livability-led investment
Senior government leaders from across Abu Dhabi gathered today at the iconic Zayed National Museum for the launch press conference of LIVEX 2026, the emirate’s inaugural Livability and Investment …
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre signs agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna to expand global reach of Arabic language
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has signed an agreement with Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna. The signing took place on the sidelines of an …
British TikToker Brooke George Says She Acted in Self-Defense as Dubai Murder Case Raises Death Penalty Fears
British TikToker Brooke George is being held in Dubai after being charged with premeditated murder over the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old British man she … Read More …
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAE
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, S&P Global …
Validity of FY26 gold import quota licences under India-UAE trade pact extended till September 30
Gold importers under the India-UAE free trade agreement have received an extension until September 30, 2026, to utilize their tariff rate quota authorisations for FY 2025-26. This move comes as gold …
Ahmed bin Saeed leads push to transform Dubai’s investor journey
Dubai Free Zones Council, led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, advances a digital integrated framework to redesign the investor journey, streamline approvals, launch the Dubai Investor Register, and strengt …
American Library Association recognises Sharjah’s model for bringing books into every home
Sharjah marked a milestone in its international cultural engagement by delivering the keynote address during the opening session of the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago, …
Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm MGX raises $49B for its Fund I
The Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence investment firm MGX has raised $49B for its Fund I, which is $4B more than it expected, which will be used to support its stakes in AI-focused companies …
Dubai kicks off great summer sale with up to 90% discounts
Dubai kicks off the Great Dubai Summer Sale on July 2, 2026 with a 12-hour mega sale, up to 90% discounts across 100 brands at major malls, plus a raffle to win SHARE Millionaire rewards with AED 300 …
Sharjah Chamber explores organising trade missions to strengthen economic partnership with Ethiopia
Sharjah, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed plans to organise reciprocal trade missions between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Federal Democratic Republ …
Sharjah expands Bus-on-demand service to enhance smart mobility
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced the expansion of its ‘Bus On-Demand’ service, which it launched in June 2025, as part of its …
UAE peak summer heat season to start on July 3 and run until August 10
August 10, 2026, bringing hottest, driest days with desert highs over 50°C, heatwaves, and key Orion star risings, ending as Al Kulaybayn rises August 11 signaling humid ‘Al-Wa’kah’ phase …
UAE’s first passenger train is finally here: Abu Dhabi to Fujairah in 1 hour 45 minutes, fares start at AED 55
The UAE has launched its first passenger train service under Etihad Rail. Here’s everything you need to know about routes, fares, stations, journey time and future expansion.
Dubai Airport summer rush: 12 July to be busiest day with 225,000 passengers
Dubai Airport gears up for summer rush as 3 million travellers expected in early July, with interactive Dubai at Heart experience and travel tips for smoother departures and transit …
India-UAE Gold Import Quota Extended to Sep 30, 2026
India extends FY26 gold import quota licences under the India-UAE CEPA until September 30, 2026. DGFT announced automatic extension, no new application needed.
As UAE businesses prioritise flexibility, flowork enables it
As businesses across the UAE increasingly prioritise flexibility, scalability and operational efficiency, flowork is responding to a growing shift in how companies establish and manage their workspace …