August 10, 2026, bringing hottest, driest days with desert highs over 50°C, heatwaves, and key Orion star risings, ending as Al Kulaybayn rises August 11 signaling humid ‘Al-Wa’kah’ phase …
UAE’s first passenger train is finally here: Abu Dhabi to Fujairah in 1 hour 45 minutes, fares start at AED 55
The UAE has launched its first passenger train service under Etihad Rail. Here’s everything you need to know about routes, fares, stations, journey time and future expansion.
Dubai Airport summer rush: 12 July to be busiest day with 225,000 passengers
Dubai Airport gears up for summer rush as 3 million travellers expected in early July, with interactive Dubai at Heart experience and travel tips for smoother departures and transit …
Sharjah Ruler approves 19th Theatre Season budget
The Sharjah Department of Culture and the Theatrical Association commended the generous grant of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for …
Sharjah Architecture Triennial announces dates and participants for 2026 edition
The Sharjah Architecture Triennial has announced the full list of participants for its third edition, which will take place from 14 November 2026 to 14 April 2027. The exhibition, titled Architecture …
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with president of Chad in Abu Dhabi
Leaders review ways to strengthen bilateral ties …
Abu Dhabi-based MGX secures $49B for AI fund
Abu Dhabi-based MGX has raised $49 billion, surpassing its $45 billion target, positioning itself as a major global player in artificial intelligence investments.
Abu Dhabi construction sector entering higher-value growth phase
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has released a new report showing that the emirate’s construction sector is entering a new phase of growth – one that is increasingly driven by …
Dubai-based OSN Group proposes full ownership of Abu Dhabi-headquartered Anghami
Abu Dhabi-headquartered music and entertainment streaming platform Anghami has received a preliminary, non-binding proposal from its controlling shareholder, the Dubai-based MENA entertainment network …
Indian couple in Dubai shares ₹3.6 lakh monthly expense breakdown, internet calls it ‘very realistic’
An Indian couple shared a detailed breakdown of their monthly expenses, revealing that they spend around 13,000 to 14,000 UAE dirhams every month.
Sharjah extends paid parking hours across cities until midnight
Sharjah extends paid parking hours until midnight across Sharjah, Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid, keeping Fridays and public holidays free, to improve availability and reduce congestion …
Abu Dhabi’s MGX raises $49 billion for one of the biggest ever AI funds
MGX has raised $49 billion for one of the biggest ever funds dedicated to artificial intelligence deals, propelling the two-year-old Abu Dhabi firm into the ranks of the most consequential investors …
India’s arms sector eyes pivotal breakthrough with UAE: ‘confidence booster’
A UAE order for BrahMos missiles would ‘validate Indian weapons in a highly competitive market’, analysts say.
UAE summer travel: Dubai Airport braces for over 3 million flyers; busiest day revealed
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for a busy start to summer, with approximately 3 million guests expected to pass through its terminals during the first half of July. The summer rush is …
Sharjah launches summer retail fest, with discounts, tourism offers and prizes
Five digital raffle draws will be held throughout the campaign at shopping centres across the emirate, beginning on July 18 …
Abu Dhabi proposes new offshore-oil pricing after war shock
Under the plan, monthly official selling prices for grades originating within the Persian Gulf – Upper Zakum, Das and Umm Lulu crude – will be set at a differential to the Dubai benchmark for cargoes …
Accor expects Dubai hotel market to recover fully next year
Dubai’s hotel market is unlikely to recover fully from the impact of the Iran-US conflict until the second quarter of next year, according to a senior executive at one of the world’s largest hotel …