Arabian Travel Market 2026 opens in Dubai September 14–17, spotlighting AI, innovation and personalised integrated tourism at Dubai World Trade Centre …
Dubai economy grows 4.4% to Dh241 billion in first half of 2025
GDP surges 4.7% to reach Dh122b in Q2 on growth across trade, tourism, and finance sectors Dubai: Dubai’s economy maintained its strong upward momentum in the first half of 2025, with the emirate’s …
8 major Dubai changes to know about this August
Major Dubai changes are announced all the time, often a long time in advance, and it can sometimes be a bit surprising when they finally come into force. In August, a public holiday will return, a …
When is Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026? Dates and key events announced
Organisers said the 10th edition will place a stronger emphasis on community participation and digital engagement …
Dubai homeowners spend up to $5.4m renovating luxury villas rather than moving as availability in prime communities slim
Wealthy homeowners in Dubai are spending as much as $5.4 million (AED20 million) to renovate luxury villas as limited availability in the city’s most prime communities limit moving options. Demand for …
Renting a room in Dubai? How the new shared housing law affects you
Dubai: If you live in a shared accommodation in Dubai – whether it an apartment or a villa – the new shared housing law in Dubai is going to introduce some key changes that you should be aware of.
Dubai Fitness Challenge is returning for its 10th edition this year
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is set to return for its landmark 10th edition later this year, it has been announced. The annual free event will kick off on Saturday October 31 and run until Sunday …
Over 5,300 Emirati youth invest AED4.3bn in Sharjah’s real estate sector
SHARJAH, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Investments by Emirati youth in Sharjah’s real estate sector reached a cumulative value of AED 4.3 billion as of August 2026, through 7,052 properties traded by …
Abu Dhabi closes 4 health facilities for issuing fake sick leaves for money
Abu Dhabi closed four healthcare facilities in the emirate. This is a preliminary step toward the referral of all their staff to the Public Prosecution for investigation following serious law …
Abu Dhabi’s property market just hit a milestone nobody expected this early
Abu Dhabi’s property market is booming, despite all the ongoing economic uncertainty impacting the region as a result of the US-Iran war. The property market across the UAE capital has already …
Abu Dhabi’s 5GW UAE-US AI campus stays on track despite regional conflict
Iran hostilities have escalated since a 14-point deal was signed on June 17, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] Work on Abu Dhabi’s planned 5GW UAE-US AI Campus continued through the recent regional …
New UAE anti-commercial fraud rules take effect today
New UAE anti-commercial fraud rules take effect, requiring suppliers to withdraw counterfeit, adulterated or spoiled products within 24 hours, expanding seizure and inspection powers, imposing fines, …
UAE to mark Flag Day nationwide on November 3: All you need to know
At 11 am, ministries, government entities, and institutions will hoist the UAE flag Dubai: The UAE will mark Flag Day tomorrow, Monday, with official and public celebrations across the country. At 11 …
The Genie Granted Three Wishes: The UAE Wrote Them Into Law
Like every good fairy tale, however, there is an important condition: These three wishes generally apply to personal activities.
UAE frees frozen Iranian funds, USD 283M gold to halt attacks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has released several billion dollars of Iran’s frozen assets held in Emirati banks, including up to 2 tonnes of gold worth USD 283 million, in a move aimed at …
UAE’s under-15 social media ban could affect far more businesses than expected
The UAE’s new rules restricting access to social media for children under 15 could have far-reaching implications for technology companies well beyond traditional social media platforms, according to …
World Organ Donation Day: UAE marks first organ transplant at a private hospital in northern emirates
International patient flies into Sharjah for kidney transplant with robotic donor surgery Sharjah: As the UAE observes the World Organ Donation Day today, August 13, the country is marking a milestone …