The UAE’s Golden Visa programme has shifted from attracting capital to targeting specialised talent in AI, climate tech, and finance. With 158,000 visas issued in Dubai in 2023, the focus now is on …
UAE firm to build 50 MW solar project in Madagascar, plans 250 MW expansion
ABU DHABI, 30th June 2025 (WAM) — UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Madagascar aimed at expanding …
Abu Dhabi takes pole position in real estate as IREIS 2025 gets ready for 2,000 plus investors
The 14th International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS) returns to ADNEC, 12–14 September, as property developers shift focus to the regional economic powerhouse Abu Dhabi for their new …
Dubai South Properties launches new luxury real estate community Hayat
Dubai South Properties has launched Hayat, a master-planned community covering 10 million square feet. The development sits in the Golf District at Dubai South, close to Al Maktoum International …
Dubai Property More Affordable Than London, New York
Dubai real estate is nearly four times cheaper than London’s blended average of $1,400 per square foot, Clementine Munro, sales director at haus & haus, tells Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg’s Horizons …
Dubai market gains broad-based, Al Mal Capital remains bullish about UAE
Faisal Hasan, CIO and Head of Asset Management at Al Mal Capital says fundamentals are ultimately what’s driving the Dubai markets to 17-year highs. He adds that gains have been broad-based, and …
Dubai South launches 10-million-square-foot ‘Hayat’ community
Strategically located, Hayat offers easy access to major roads and key economic hubs, including Al Maktoum International Airport, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Jebel Ali Free Zone, …
eThekwini municipality strengthens international ties for smart urban development in Abu Dhabi
Moreover, the visit aimed to tighten the knowledge exchange corridor established between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on cutting-edge logistics and sustainable infrastructure. This …
Dubai is the world’s new second-home capital as demand rises
Discover why Dubai is becoming the top choice for second-home buyers, offering unmatched lifestyle, tax advantages, and visa reforms.
Abu Dhabi’s population crosses four million after 7.5 per cent surge in 2024
Abu Dhabi’s population has crossed 4 million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, official figures released on Monday show. The emirate’s population stood at 4,135,985 people by the …
Uganda, UAE, and Pakistan Top Export Destinations for Kenyan Goods
Uganda, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Pakistan emerged as the major destinations for Kenya’s domestic exports in April 2025, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics …
Major Gulf markets mixed in early trade, Dubai at 17-year high
June 30 (Reuters) – Major Gulf stock markets were mixed in early trade on Monday with the Saudi index easing on profit-taking, while the Dubai bourse hit its highest … negotiations with the U.S., …
How UAE expats can transfer money abroad without a bank account, with low fees
Remittances from expats in the UAE and around the world are more than just money transfers to families back home; they are a vital cog of foreign currency inflows. These money flows help support …
5 big changes coming to Dubai in July that you need to know about
Starting from Tuesday July 1, just after the Islamic New Year holiday, people living in Dubai and the other emirates can travel to Armenia without a visa. Previously only visa-free for UAE nationals, …
90% of Dubai, Sharjah commuters hit by traffic jams, new study finds
Dubai: Traffic congestion continues to frustrate motorists across the country, especially in Dubai and Sharjah, where a new study reveals that 91 per cent and 90 per cent of residents, respectively, …
Abu Dhabi’s population crosses landmark 4 million mark after 7.5 per cent surge in 2024
Abu Dhabi’s population has crossed 4 million for the first time after a 7.5 per cent surge in 2024, official figures released on Monday show. The emirate’s population stood at 4,135,985 people by the …
UAE petrol prices 2025: July rates announced
We’re hopeful of a drop in the UAE petrol price in Dubai and the other emirates in July 2025. Prices change every month.