Abu Dhabi Customs has secured first place in the 2024 Global Customs Innovation Award in the category of “Innovations in Customs Use Today,” presented by the Pan-European Network of Customs …
Dubai free zones to gain from Trump tariff policies as businesses eye neutral UAE
The UAE’s position as a global trade hub with its business-friendly environment could attract more manufacturers and logistics firms looking to mitigate exposure to U.S. tariffs …
Dubai CommerCity partners with AI firms to transform UAE e-commerce landscape
Dubai’s digital commerce free zone announces strategic partnerships with qeen.ai and Portmind during AI Week to boost e-commerce growth and streamline trade operations …
The strategy behind Dubai’s fastest luxury sales: How one firm is redefining the market
In Dubai’s fiercely competitive luxury property market, where over 60,000 real estate agents compete for listings, one firm is quietly outperforming the …
How I got my job as… Founder of Dubai’s cult-favorite gourmet pizzeria
This week, we speak to Michele Johnson, the Founder of Pitfire Pizza, a Dubai-based pizzeria known for its experimental flavours.
New Mall Just Opened in Dubai — Here’s What to Know
Dubai has officially opened the doors to Nad Al Sheba Mall, a new 500,000 sq ft mixed-use retail destination developed by Dubai Holding Asset Management. The mall adds to the city’s ever-growing …
Dubai: 6 major attractions closing for summer 2025
As temperatures steadily rise across the UAE, Dubai’s vibrant outdoor attractions are gradually closing for the summer. While some are pausing operations for seasonal maintenance, others are …
Dubai mourns death of shipping veteran Khamis Juma Buamim
Khamis Juma Buamim, a well-known figure on the Dubai shipping scene for the past 15 years, has died. Close friends expressed shock at Buamim’s death this week, describing it as as sudden and …
Reform UK heads offshore to raise funds from world’s wealthy
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is launching a drive to raise funds from wealthy offshore donors in low-tax jurisdictions including Monaco, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, taking advantage of …
ICYMI: Key Highlights from Dubai AI Week
The inaugural Dubai AI Week aimed to foster global collaboration around AI as catalyst for smarter governance, stronger economies, and future-ready societies.
Dubai tourism enjoys 3% y-o-y growth during Q1 2025: DCTCM
DUBAI: Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said that Dubai tourism has enjoyed a 3% year-on …
Dubai CommerCity partners with qeen.ai, Portmind to accelerate AI adoption within free zone
Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the region’s first free zone dedicated to digital commerce, and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, today …
Unlocking the future: Why Dubai is becoming a launchpad for AI startups globally
The UAE has achieved a remarkable position among the top 10 countries with the most AI companies per million people …
Dubai Holding opens new mixed-use lifestyle hub at Nad Al Sheba
Dubai Holding Asset Management, the owner and operator of one of Dubai’s most extensive retail portfolios, has announced the official opening of Nad Al Sheba Mall, thus introducing a vibrant new …
Dubai Fountain Closed? Find Free Alternatives Across UAE
With the Dubai Fountain temporarily closed for a high-tech makeover, many residents and tourists are wondering where to find similar magical moments. The good news? The UAE is home to a variety of …
Commercial Bank of Dubai Q1 net profit rises 18.1%
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) on Thursday reported a net profit after tax result of Dh828 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 18.1 per cent against the prior comparative period. Strong growth …
‘Now You See Me Now You Don’t’ Unveils Abu Dhabi Shoot & Locations
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate has unveiled the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi as a key shooting location for Now You See Me Now You Don’t.