GEMS Education says Dubai demand remains strong despite regional tensions, with 20,000 new school places planned across the UAE …
Abu Dhabi awards world’s largest gas cap project to ADNOC-led consortium
Abu Dhabi awards the Bab Gas Cap concession to an ADNOC-led consortium. The project will produce 1.5bn cubic feet of gas per day The Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) has …
Sharjah extends paid parking hours to midnight from July 1
The new rule unifies the timings for all paid parking areas, specifically extending the hours for zones marked with yellow signs to match those with blue signs …
Sharjah population jumps 51% in 10 years to reach 2.13 million, census shows
Sharjah’s population has risen to 2.13 million, recording a 51 per cent increase over the past decade, according to the results of the Sharjah Census 2025 announced on Wednesday.
Duo accused of promoting unlicensed sale of Mounjaro injections in Sharjah
Sharjah Misdemeanor Court heard a case in which two people were accused of endangering people’s lives and health by selling Mounjaro injections intended …
Dubai announces four-day week for some employees, shorter working day for others
Dubai government employees will follow new summer working arrangements from June 29, including shorter hours and a Friday-off option until September 10 …
BCL Globiz reports surge in corporate tax compliance requests ahead of July 31 FTA deadline
UAE-based tax advisory firm BCL Globiz has reported a significant increase in corporate tax registration and compliance enquiries from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and free zone …
Sharjah extends paid parking hours until midnight
In a move designed to accommodate the emirate’s growing population and tourism sector, the Sharjah City Municipality has announced that paid public parking hours will be extended until midnight …
UAE employers face AI and cyber workforce risks
UAE employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as artificial intelligence adoption, cyber threats, rising health costs and regional disruption place new pressure on employees and …
UAE successfully continues diversification efforts with expansion of innovation sector
The decade-long investment by the United Arab Emirates in developing its knowledge-based economy is beginning to yield massive, tangible returns, steadily prep …
Law firm Perez-Llorca sets up in ADGM as Abu Dhabi continues to attract global companies
Ibero-American firm aims to capitalise on growing ties between Gulf states and core markets in Latin America …
Abu Dhabi-backed MGX raises $50B for AI bets
MGX, the Abu Dhabi-backed investor in OpenAI and xAI, has raised nearly $50 billion that it will plow into the AI sector, Bloomberg reports .
UAE tax: Major reform to be rolled out within days
The UAE is introducing significant tax reform through a scheme that will come into effect as early as July 1. The innovative e-invoicing system will be based on a decentralised Continuous Transaction …
UAE’s luxury retail shifts to experiences as brands chase wealthy travellers, residents
Report highlights Dubai’s rise as a global luxury hub, with retail growth increasingly driven by hospitality, tourism and high-net-worth inflows …
UAE opens first-ever retail T-Sukuk subscription, offering 4.3% returns to individual investors
The programme is the first initiative of its kind in the UAE and is designed to provide citizens and residents with direct access to a sovereign investment instrument …
3rd place in Abu Dhabi enough for Norris to win the world title
The 35th Formula 1 world champion is Lando Norris. Third place was enough for the Briton in the thrilling three-way final in Abu Dhabi. Defending champion Max Verstappen is dethroned.
UAE reveals plans to focus on AI, entrepreneurship and workplace culture in new gender strategy
The UAE’s Gender Balance Strategy 2027–2031 will focus on AI, entrepreneurship, leadership and workplace culture, with support from 88 companies …