MoHRE has launched an upgraded UAE work permit service that simplifies filing requirements, restructures issuance procedures and widens digital access for employers.
UAE borrowers face long wait for cheaper credit
UAE borrowers face a longer wait for cheaper credit after the next US Federal Reserve meeting, scheduled to take place next week.
Dubai launches Active Summer initiative with indoor and outdoor sports
Active Summer will feature mall races to kids programmes to snow sports Dubai is turning up the heat on summer fitness with the launch of a major new sporting initiative designed to keep residents …
Dubai Love Lake: NASA astronaut shares Valentine’s Day snapshot from ISS
On Valentine’s Day, Shane Kimbrough, a US Army Colonel and NASA astronaut, took to his Instagram account to share a stunning picture of Dubai’s Love Lake, as seen from the International Space Station …
Pattern invests in new Dubai warehouse to scale MENA operations
Dubai Investment Park facility strengthens marketplace fulfilment as regional ecommerce and Quick Commerce accelerate …
Driving in Dubai? Salik’s new toll charges are now in effect
Salik has announced it will be introducing a new cost to its tolls this year, and it’ll be coming into force pretty soon.
UAE approves $25.2bln federal budget plan for 2026
Throughout 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance continued to strengthen its position as a key driver in advancing the government financial ecosystem through balanced fiscal policies that enhanced …
Dubai launches “SME in a box” to cut the time and cost of starting a business
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched “SME in a Box,” a new platform aimed at helping entrepreneurs start and operate businesses in Dubai more efficiently and at a lower cost.
European buyer makes one of UAE’s most expensive land sales worth more than $150m – EXCLUSIVE
Sotheby’s said the acquisition creates a new benchmark for beachfront ownership in Dubai, where land parcels of this scale have historically been unavailable …
Why UAE residents shouldn’t expect interest rates to be cut next week
Dubai: Hopes for lower borrowing costs have taken another hit after a surprisingly strong US jobs report reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve and the UAE central bank will cut interest rates …
UAE targets 80% waste diversion from landfill by 2031 as textile recycling drive begins
New Naseej initiative aims to tackle 220,000 tonnes of textile waste generated annually as part of wider plans that include closing 11 landfill sites within three years …
Play971 says player protection is ‘central’ to UAE’s first legal betting platform
The UAE’s first licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, Play971, allows players to set deposit limits, take time-outs and use self-exclusion tools as part of its responsible gaming safeguards, a …
Dubai royal’s ex-wife released on bail amid child custody dispute
The ex-wife of a nephew of Dubai’s ruler has been released on bail, the emirate’s public prosecution said, after she was held during a custody …
Dubai port’s abandoned food shipments to be redistributed to those in need
Food consignments that clear safety checks will be channelled through a new mechanism to cut food waste and support humanitarian efforts …
Dubai records highest non-oil trade performance in 2025, reaching Dhs491 billion, up 46%
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever performance in 2025, with total trade reaching approximately Dhs491 …
UAE suspends visa issuance to people from 3 African countries, their visitors
The UAE has suspended new visas for nationals from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan amid Ebola fears, allowing entry only after 21 days outside these countries.
UAE imposes travel ban on 3 African countries as Ebola outbreak raises regional health alarm
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced emergency visa and travel restrictions targeting three African nations as authorities seek to contain the impact of an intensifying Ebola crisis. ・The UAE …