UAE official: “Technical requirements, sovereign operational restrictions, and cost/benefit analysis led to the reassessment at that time, and those considerations underpin our ongoing position.” The …
Children using delivery apps in UAE? Parents told to set safety rules
A new advisory urges parents to set clear rules for children using delivery and online shopping apps. Learn how to protect your family from hidden dangers and unwanted orders …
UAE Eid staycation demand offers respite for hotels as Iran war hits tourism
Guests look closer to home for breaks amid rising flight prices and discount deals …
Dubai Police warns against fireworks use ahead of Eid Al Adha
The authority also highlighted the legal consequences associated with the trade and distribution of fireworks under UAE law …
Abu Dhabi awards $1.7bn contract to ALEC for Sphere entertainment venue
ALEC, a publicly listed UAE contractor, will be responsible for the full design, procurement and construction of the venue, which will feature advanced immersive technologies and integrated building s …
Strait of Hormuz turmoil ‘serious’ risk for Europe, top UAE adviser warns
UAE presidential adviser Dr Anwar Gargash said at a conference in Prague that the Strait of Hormuz is a European energy problem, not a distant regional one, as the region continues to face the worst …
Dubai updates parking codes with weeks left for variable rates
Last month, Parkin PJSC announced that the new variable pricing tariff will take effect from early April 2025 across Dubai …
Abu Dhabi, Qatar Quietly Slip More Tankers Through Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has been quietly ferrying oil and gas shipments out of the Persian Gulf using its own fleet, apparently clearing both the Iranian navy and US warships to reach …
UAE: Egyptian killed, 4 injured after debris hits Abu Dhabi gas facility
Two Pakistani and two Egyptian nationals injured in Habshan gas plant fire Abu Dhabi: Authorities confirmed that two fires erupted at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant following the fall of debris …
UAE and Saudi Arabia reroute some oil exports away from Hormuz
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are redirecting some oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz as the latest Gulf crisis exposes the risks of relying too heavily on a single chokepoint. The shift does not …
Alec unit awarded contract to build Sphere Abu Dhabi
A subsidiary of Dubai government-owned construction company Alec Holdings has won a $1.7 billion contract to build the Sphere Abu Dhabi entertainment venue. The award was issued by the Department of …
Sphere Abu Dhabi: Alec wins $1.7 billion construction contract
Official project material also links Sphere Abu Dhabi to the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix …
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM announces over 50% reduction in commercial license fees starting 2025
Revised licensing fee part of its transitional arrangements for Al Reem Island businesses This initiative aims to enhance ADGM’s business ecosystem, making it more attractive and accessible for …
Dubai residential sales hit $15.02bn in January 2026 as transactions surge 43.9 per cent
The Dubai residential property market recorded AED 55.18bn ($15.02bn) in transactions across 15,756 sales in January 2026, marking a 43.9 per cent year-on-year increase in transaction value and a 19.1 …
Dubai’s premium real estate segments are recovering despite Iran uncertainty: DAMAC Group
Ali Sajwani, Managing Director of Dubai real estate developer DAMAC Group, says there’s been a pick-up in sales in the UAE real estate market despite the ongoing Middle East war. He attributes Dubai’s …
Dubai: 8 public beaches to be reserved for families during Eid Al Adha break
A 65-member field control team will organise beach operations, ensuring top security and safety standards for beachgoers …
Dubai Police warn of $27,000 fines over trading this week
Dubai Police warned residents against the use and trade of fireworks during Eid Al Adha, which is set to run from Tuesday to Friday this week.