A series of decisions announced in Sharjah this month will increase the incomes of thousands of government employees, retirees and social-support beneficiaries. The measures also include 1,000 …
Dubai Airports dealt with 111 threat alerts, 17 missile strikes during war, CEO says
Griffiths adds that most of the injuries recorded were minor and occurred as people rushed to reach shelter during the alerts, and all have recovered …
Abu Dhabi’s $1 Trillion Fund Ups Private Equity, Hedge Fund Bets
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority increased its allocation to private equity and hedge funds as the $1 trillion fund sought to capitalize on a rebound in buyouts and volatility in equity markets.
Lana Nusseibeh: UAE, Germany expected to sign up to 45 agreements
UAE and Germany expected to sign 40-45 agreements worth billions during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s state visit, boosting investment, tech cooperation, energy transition and potential EU free trade tal …
UAE seeks deeper AI cooperation with Germany, says Al Bannai
UAE seeks deeper AI cooperation with Germany as Al Bannai highlights complementary strengths in infrastructure, industry expertise, talent and data to boost innovation beyond oil and expand autonomous …
UAE to scrap tax from Monday
The UAE is set to scrap a form of tax, with fees to be waived for student inventors and disabled people from Monday onwards. They will be exempt from industrial property fees in a move that is set to …
CSCEC ME to build Dubai Holding’s new headquarters and residences
The group’s new headquarters will feature a circular design, with an open-air atrium, courtyard, and terraces intended for collaboration.
Dubai Opera at 10: How the landmark venue became an ‘I made it’ moment for artists
As the Downtown landmark marks a decade, its new head Lara Ewing reflects on its growing regional voice, efforts to make the arts more accessible and the future of live performance …
Sharjah real estate transactions reach AED4.6 billion in August
SHARJAH, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED4.6 billion in August 2026, through 9,139 transactions across various areas of the emirate. The total …
Abu Dhabi buys into Luckin Coffee with $1bn deal
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala has invested in China’s Luckin Coffee as part of a $1bn transaction, widening the sovereign wealth fund’s presence in the world’s second-largest consumer market.
UAE-Germany ties in focus as UAE president makes first state visit
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in Berlin this week for a state visit.
UAE businesses face thousands in fines if they miss September 30 tax deadline
The UAE introduced corporate tax on June 1, 2023. Businesses across the UAE could run the risk of being hit with a heavy fine if they fail to file their tax returns on time. The deadline for Corporate Tax is fast approaching, and businesses are being warned to have their affairs in order.
Arab Fashion Council’s Amina Taher on Where Dubai Fashion Week Stands Today
Newly appointed Arab Fashion Council chairwoman Amina Taher outlines her plans for Dubai Fashion Week after an unsettled year for the region.
Shadow AI: What happens when UAE employees bring their own AI to work, and why it’s a growing legal risk
Shadow AI in UAE workplaces is rising as employees use unapproved AI tools, risking data leaks, regulatory penalties, and legal liability under UAE data protection and cybercrime laws, highlighting th
UAE universities warned: Making it too easy for students to pass is a violation
The forum also addressed AI in education, with the academic accreditation chief saying there was no solution to AI except to ’embrace it’
Wizz Air returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi: UAE-Europe airfares could drop up to 20%
Wizz Air’s return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi could signal a drop in airfares, travel experts say, as the presence of an ultra-low-cost carrier could create a stronger price benchmark for other airlines.
Abu Dhabi wedding planner ordered to pay Dh22,640 after failing to organise ceremony
Abu Dhabi court orders wedding planner and manager to repay Dh12,640 and pay Dh10,000 compensation after failing to organise Dh61,000 ceremony, forcing groom to hire another company …