Dubai real estate sector saw $2.9bn of transactions and 3,098 sales last week, including luxury Business Bay apartment …
The hidden costs of living in Dubai: What a tax-free salary doesn’t cover
The hidden costs of living in Dubai are not the ones people warn you about. Upfront rental fees add roughly 12–15% on top of your annual rent, the municipality housing fee quietly takes another 5%, …
Sharjah back-to-school traffic plan: More police patrols, school bus inspections and emergency alerts
Sharjah Police will increase patrols, inspect school buses and use emergency alerts as students return for the 2026-2027 academic year …
Dubai Mallathon hits 100,000 participants, clocks 220 million steps in just two months
Dubai Mallathon attracts over 100,000 participants, logging 220 million steps in two months with free indoor walking and running events across Dubai malls, prizes, and exclusive benefits promoting a h …
UAE billionaire questions ‘world’s richest’ lists, honours Emirati business pioneers
For Khalaf Al Habtoor, true success goes beyond rankings and estimated wealth, to what businessmen build and leave behind …
Beyond trade: How India-UAE are building a capital, talent & technology corridor
What will power the next decade of India-UAE growth? At ET WLF 2026, leading investors and business leaders discussed the potential of the India-UAE Growth Corridor and the roadmap to take bilateral …
Ansar Mall set to relocate operations from Sharjah; new stores planned in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
For residents travelling daily between Dubai and Sharjah, the blue signage of Ansar Mall, right on the edge of Ittihad Road, had become a prominent landmark between the two cities. That is now coming …
New anti-drone cages installed around Abu Dhabi fuel tanks: Here’s what to know
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly completed the installation of large grid-like drone cages around fuel tanks in Abu Dhabi-a significant move to strengthen protection for critical …
Dubai Women Establishment announces partners for Emirati Women’s Forum 2026
DUBAI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has announced the partners of the second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026, which will take place on 27th August at …
Sharjah landmark Ansar Mall set to close; new stores planned in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
For residents travelling daily between Dubai and Sharjah, the blue signage of Ansar Mall, right on the edge of Ittihad Road, had become a prominent landmark between the two cities. That is now coming …
Abu Dhabi closes gardens and parks due to weather fluctuations
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), rain ranging between light and moderate fell on Saturday on Khatm Al Shakla road and on some areas in …
UAE-US military AI task force launches after years of joint technology testing
Abu Dhabi-based Task force Talon Synapse follows earlier experiments that put Emirati and American unmanned systems, sensors and AI to work together at sea
Watch: Car veers off Sharjah road, hits footpath after sudden swerving
Sharjah Police warned motorists to avoid sudden swerving in order to get to the exit. If a driver misses their intended exit, they must take the next one instead of rushing across the road at the last …
UAE’s NCM issues yellow alert for rain, a day after unstable weather seen in Abu Dhabi
The alert also cautions residents of fresh to strong winds, resulting in blowing dust and sand, and reduced horizontal visibility …
UAE Announces Monthly Entertainment Permit Fee Each Foreigner Must Pay in the Country
The UAE has announced the monthly amount each foreigner on an entertainment permit must pay in the country, with the fee set at 500 dirhams (N183,163.39).
Dubai Airport’s invite-only mallathon builds community, says top official
Dubai’s invite-only mallathon at DXB has drawn hundreds of walkers since the first session; final session on Emirati Women’s Day …
Dubai airport back-to-school rush: 77 baggage screening machines deployed
Dubai Customs has stepped up airport readiness ahead of the new academic year, with round-the-clock teams and 77 machines screening passenger baggage …