From UAE visa reforms and Golden Visa property rules to Dubai real estate, petrol prices, crypto tax changes and millionaire growth, here are the week’s top stories …
First ‘Harry Potter’ Experience Arrives In Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Four years ago Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi rocked the industry when it announced it was developing a Harry Potter land. Potter is now making his presence felt in the park.
UAE free zones guide: Everything entrepreneurs and investors need to know
Selling in the UAE: A free zone company cannot sell directly to mainland customers. It needs a mainland distributor or a dual licence to do so. Where the company can operate: Mainland companies can …
UAE to Overhaul How It Prices All Crude Oil After Wild Swings
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., the UAE’s state oil company, said it would change how it prices its crude oil grades, months after wild swings in the benchmark it has been using to underpin its sales.
Why community is becoming fintech’s greatest competitive advantage
When people think about financial technology, they often picture artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital banks or the latest payment innovation. Yet behind every successful fintech ecosystem lies …
Why the Right Free Zone Can Shape Your Business Setup in Dubai
From customer access to visa quotas to tax considerations, choosing the right Dubai free zone requires careful planning. Here’s what business owners should know for a seamless business setup.
SBCFX to Showcase Innovation and Global Growth Strategy at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
SBCFX is pleased to announce its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2026 , one of the world’s premier exhibitions for the online trading, fintech, and financial services industry. Taking place on 22–23 …
Sharjah Police launch fishermen’s trailers inspection initiative
Sharjah Police, in cooperation with the Sharjah Fishing Cooperative Society and with the participation of strategic partner Tasjeel – ENOC, launched an initiative to inspect trailers belonging to …
MultiBank Group’s crypto exchange Arm, mb.io, integrates Botim to enable in-app account funding for UAE users
Dubai, UAE — mb.io, the regulated digital asset platform of MultiBank Group, has partnered with Botim, the UAE’s leading fintech platform, to streamline how mb.io app users in the UAE fund their …
CB&I secures offshore well engineering deal in Abu Dhabi
CB&I’s Asset Solutions business, formerly part of Petrofac, has secured a well engineering services contract with Cosmo E&P Albahriya in the UAE. The contract will support drilling, engineering, …
Abu Dhabi AI industrial group targets GCC ports and energy with local manufacturing roadmap
Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO) and Abu Dhabi partner Eleven International Holdings have launched Alif Holding, a government-grade AI industrial group targeting GCC ports, energy, and critical infrastructure …
Dubai property market: 8 figures that explain why real estate remains one of the world’s strongest in 2026
Dubai’s property market recorded AED286.4bn ($78bn) in sales and AED421bn ($114.6bn) in transactions as demand and investment remained strong …
See the New Frank Gehry Building Rising From the Shore of the Persian Gulf in Abu Dhabi to House a Global Art Collection
Officials just announced a December opening for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the long-awaited fourth installment in the Guggenheim Foundation’s lineup of art museums …
F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races cannot proceed
Formula 1 will wait until September before deciding whether to change final rounds of 2026 calendar, says F1 president Stefano Domenicali | Anadolu …
Sharjah Public Works: Drainage line 70% complete, delivering sustainable solution to water pooling
SHARJAH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — The completion rate of the Mid-Line Drainage Project in Sharjah has reached 70%, making it one of the largest qualitative projects aimed at raising the efficiency of …
Dubai Diamond Week 2026 announced as global industry leaders gather after record $41.7bn trade milestone
Dubai Diamond Week returns from October 26-29, 2026 as DMCC brings together global industry leaders following Dubai’s record $41.7bn diamond trade …
Expo City Dubai sees new business registrations rise more than 25% in H1 2026
More than 80 per cent of Expo City Dubai’s commercial space is now leased, the development said in a statement …