The Q2 sales value was 25 per cent higher than the previous peak of Dh147.2 billion set in Q4 2024, while transaction volume rose 5.39 per cent above the earlier high recorded in Q3 last year.
Dubai launches landmark plan for first-time homeownership
The First-Time Home Buyer Programme was officially launched on Wednesday during a press conference at Dubai Land Department attended by Majid Al Marri, CEO of Real Estate Registration Sector at Dubai …
United Arab Emirates Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Report 2025: Prepaid Cards Enhance UAE Public Transport, Driving Smart City Goals
The UAE’s prepaid card and digital wallet market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7%, reaching $12.43 billion by 2029. Driven by increased digital adoption and government initiatives, this market …
China, India, UAE Top Kenya’s Import List with Goods Worth Over Ksh 108 Billion
China, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as Kenya’s top sources of imports in April 2025, cementing their positions as key trade partners. Recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of …
Dubai Customs celebrates first cohort of security training graduates
Dubai Customs has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in its security refresher course, held in collaboration with the Dubai Police Academy.The ceremony was attended by …
Off-plan sales surge in Dubai’s Business Bay: What’s driving the boom?
The figures underscore rising investor confidence in the district’s central location, upscale living, and consistent returns …
Emirates CONTROVERSIAL 777-300ER Business Class
Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by purchasing shares in masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more. **Flight Details:** – Airline …
AFS And Mawarid Finance Launch UAE Fintech Enablement Hub
In a pioneering move set to reshape fintech innovation in the UAE, Mawarid Finance and Arab Financial Services (AFS) today signed a strategic agreement to launch an integrated Fintech Enablement Hub, …
Dubai Chambers organises workshops on Corporate Tax, Employment Law
Dubai Chambers recently organised two workshops focusing on key aspects of the UAE’s Corporate Tax regime and Employment Law. The sessions were designed to ensure the local business community remains …
Abu Dhabi to host World Triathlon Multisport Championships 2026
Abu Dhabi will host the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships, cementing its reputation as a premier global destination for multisport and endurance events.Abdulraheem Hassan Al Zarooni, …
Abu Dhabi announces first successful flying taxi test flight
Abu Dhabi on Wednesday announced a successful test flight of its flying taxi at Al Bateen Executive Airport. The US-based Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio) announced the …
Hotel revenues in Abu Dhabi reach AED847 million in April 2025
Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi generated revenues amounting to AED847 million in April 2025, comprising AED540 million from rooms, AED256 million from food and beverage, and AED51 million from …
Abu Dhabi’s First Night Beach Lets You Swim After Sunset
Fancy a dip after dark? Abu Dhabi just made it happen. The capital’s first-ever night swimming beach is now officially open at Marsana East Beach on Hudayriyat Island, offering a refreshing and unique …
Sharjah Architecture Triennial “to challenge the idea that architecture is just about iconic buildings”
Anthropologist Vyjayanthi Rao is set to curate the Sharjah Architecture Triennial in 2026. In this interview, she explains the event’s theme. The third edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, …
UAE motorists to pay Salik, have longer commute as Sharjah closes key connecting roads
As part of the ongoing Etihad Rail project, Sharjah will temporarily close key connecting roads from July 1 to August 30. Residents who take this street, which links Mleiha Road and Sharjah Ring Road, …
Dubai launches landmark initiative further enabling first-time homeownership
The initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, and the UAE’s Year of Community …
Dubai to welcome 3 new global universities for 2025-26 academic year
Dubai will welcome IIM Ahmedabad, AUB, and Fakeeh College in 2025-26, as international student enrolment rises 29 per cent …