The UAE’s real estate sector is showing little sign of slowing down in 2026, with strong transaction activity, rising foreign investment and sustained demand reinforcing its position as one of the …
UAE lists 5 categories of foreigners who may not face one-year work ban
UAE identifies five foreign worker categories exempt from a one-year ban for work abandonment, including Golden Visa holders and high-demand professionals.
UAE working mothers: Five parliamentary recommendations that could change how you balance work and family life
Discover five UAE parliamentary proposals for 2026 to support working mothers, including 98-day maternity leave, flexible and remote work rules, mandatory workplace nurseries, grievance processes, and …
UAE, Türkiye discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Friday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss …
Dubai is building a new route to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
Dubai’s economy relies heavily on Jebel Ali, one of the world’s largest container ports, which connects Dubai to factories in Asia, customers in Europe, and global supply chains. All ships entering or …
UAE reveals 5 categories of foreigners who may avoid one-year ban after work complaint
The UAE government has announced five categories of workers who may be exempt from the one-year work ban linked to a proven work abandonment complaint.
Third UAE aid plane lands in Nepal with Dubai Police search team to assist flood victims
Third UAE aid plane arrives in Nepal to assist flood victims …
UAE begins distributing relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal communities
The UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, continues to provide various forms of humanitarian assistance to those affected by floods and landslides in the …
UAE reveals fine for companies that hire foreigners without official work permits
The UAE has announced a fine companies may face for hiring foreigners without official work permits, with the government warning employers about the penalty.
Sharjah court orders CCTV review in workshop fire case
Sharjah Misdemeanour Court looked into a case in which an Asian national was charged with accidentally causing a fire in a workshop he owned, and in …
Dubai Customs showcases business support initiatives at Executive Networking Forum
DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs showcased customs facilities, digital services and trade-support initiatives at the DSO Executive Networking Forum, organised by Dubai Silicon Oasis …
Sharjah raises minimum government employee income to AED20,000
SHARJAH: Sharjah has raised the minimum decent-living standard for government employees to AED20,000 a month, in a package that will also increase support for thousands of families and retirees.The …
WSL Scraps Surf Abu Dhabi Pro at Kelly Slater Wave Pool as Middle East Conflict Erupts
Geopolitical unrest and Strait of Hormuz disruptions force the World Surf League to remove wave pool event.
UAE leads country standings as AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 – GI opens in Abu Dhabi
The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 – GI opened today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, organised by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), with more than 2,000 male and female athletes …
UAE: A Cheap Gateway To Gulf Equities, With One Major Limitation
The UAE’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in financials and real estate, with nearly 56% exposure, limiting diversification. Click to know more on the UAE ETF.
UAE announces 9 businesses foreigners cannot have total ownership of
The UAE has listed nine business activities where foreigners cannot have full ownership, including security, banking, telecommunications and commercial agencies.
UAE President pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi after criminal conviction
The necessary procedures have been taken to implement the presidential pardon for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi …