The UAE’s move toward efficient inference-based models is supported by national initiatives such as “K2 Think”, developed by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in collaboration …
51 free things to do in Dubai in 2026
Dubai opened up three of its beaches for night swimming with extra lighting, dedicated electronic screens with safety information and dedicated lifeguards. Our top pick is an 800 m stretch near Sunset …
Gulfs Construction Paradox Why Desert Nations Like Saudi UAE Still Import Construction Sand
Saudi Arabia & UAE Import Sand from Australia-Despite Endless Deserts! Desert sand too round/smooth for concrete (weak bonding); needs angular grains for strength. Gulf giants ship from Oz for …
UAE holidays 2026: How to get 45 days off with just 17 of annual leave, expected Eid dates revealed
Book UAE holidays strategically and you could double annual leave allowance in 2026, with expected Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Etihad dates …
Awesome threesome: Emirati stars shine in Sharjah’s Exposure galaxy
Curiosity has always been at the heart of the Emirati story. Long before cameras, it shaped journeys across land and sea, found expression in poetry and …
UAE civil law 2026 update: Expat assets with no heirs now taken over by charities
Recent UAE legislative updates clarify asset distribution for expats. Heirless assets will now be designated for charitable endowments, while non-Muslims will follow a 50/50 spouse/children split, …
UAE landmark civil law reform 2026: Legal age cut to 18 — what it means for you
The UAE has enacted a comprehensive Civil Transactions Law update, lowering the age of legal majority to 18 Gregorian years and empowering young entrepreneurs. This modernized framework clarifies …
UAE cuts majority age to 18 with contract, property and corporate law reforms
UAE issues new Civil Transactions Law, cutting majority age to 18 and modernising contracts, courts, property and companies.
Dubai Culture’s Hala Badri on why the world’s creatives are choosing Dubai
Hala Badri, DG of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is moving the city beyond administrative milestones toward a living, breathing ecosystem …
Sharjah Police handle 6,620 emergency calls on New Year’s Eve
The Sharjah Police General Headquarters announced the success of its comprehensive security plan, which was implemented to welcome in the New Year of 2026.
Great wealth transfer sparks major shift in UAE’s family business ownership
A sweeping generational shift is transforming how family businesses across the UAE are owned, governed and prepared for the future, as the region undergoes what experts describe as a historic “great …
Dubai property market hits $185.5bn in sales as population boom drives record growth in 2025
Dubai real estate market saw $185.5bn in sales in 2025 as population growth, end-user demand and supply reshaped market …
‘Year of the Family:’ Fireworks light up Abu Dhabi sky and delight thousands of families
Abu Dhabi celebrated on Wednesday the advent of the new year 2026, “Year of the Family,” as fireworks displays lit up the city’s sky, amid a large turnout of citizens and residents who flocked early …
Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Eyes $600M IPO Backed by Alibaba and Abu Dhabi
MiniMax, a Chinese AI startup, is preparing a $600 million IPO backed by Alibaba and Abu Dhabi investors as competition between US and Chinese AI firms intensifies.
Dubai Shopping Festival Auto Season accelerates citywide
Dubai, UAE – As part of its landmark 31st edition, Dubai Shopping Festival revs up the emirate with the return of DSF Auto Season — a multi-week celebration that transforms Dubai into a citywide …
5 major Abu Dhabi changes to know about in January 2026
The city will see some big changes from January, including how much drivers will have to pay for fuel and a new sugar tax. So you can focus on party planning for New Year’s Eve, we’ve rounded up the …
Dubai real estate surges to record AED 681bln in 2025, signaling a new era of structural growth
Firmly establishing Dubai not only as a global investment hub, but as a long-term home for a new generation of residents …