According to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, this showcases a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Dubai Culture launches ‘Harakat Sikka’ to nurture next gen animators
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced that applications are now open for “Harakat Sikka,” a stop-motion animation and visual storytelling training programme under the Sikka Platform.The …
Dubai: Accident on Al Khail Road near Umm Suqeim Street bridge
Dubai Police issued a traffic advisory on Monday (August 4) following an accident on Al Khail Road. In a social media post, the authority said the accident occurred on Al Khail Road heading towards …
UAE Highlights Historic Milestone as Sheikh Mohammed Boards Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah
Trains with capacity for up to 400 passengers are expected to serve 36 million riders annually by 2030. The anticipated travel times are: 57 minutes from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, and 105 minutes from Abu …
Dubai real estate sales on the rise again as July delivers growth in value, volume
Data from DXBinteract shows Dubai property sales in July have bow soared over the last five years – from AED4.5 billion (2,300 transactions) in 2020 to AED11.2 billion (4,400) in 2021, AED21.3 billion …
Is Saudi Arabia the next Dubai for Hong Kong and mainland Chinese property investors?
Saudi Arabia could replicate the success of Dubai in attracting foreign property investors, including those from Hong Kong and mainland China, following the kingdom’s relaxation of homebuying rules, …
Dubai welcomes 9.88mln international visitors in H1 2025, up 6% Y-o-Y
Partnerships, global campaigns, events, and a series of new openings showcased the city to both new and returning international visitors …
What your Etihad Rail journey could look like from Dubai in 2026
Sheikh Mohammed, ruler of Dubai, has taken an Etihad Rail passenger train journey from Dubai to Fujairah – and this is what it means for you …
UAE: As temperatures cross 51°C, some private sector employees call for hybrid work
Although official warnings advise staying indoors during extreme heat, thousands of residents still endure scorching commutes to reach offices …
UAE: Venting online about your ex? Experts warn of up to Dh500,000 defamation fine
Sharing personal data, images, voice notes, private messages, or screenshots without consent may result in criminal charges …
UAE to launch first passenger railway in 2026: Dubai Authorities
The first passenger railway in the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Rail, will be launched in 2026, the first stations will be located in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah, Dubai Media Office said.
UAE President issues federal decree-law establishing National Anti-Narcotics Authority; appoints Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan as Chairman
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree-law establishing the National Anti-Narcotics Authority and appointed Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan …
From Dubai to Pakistan: Mashreq well on its way to $100m expansion in digital banking sector
Mashreq has six decades of experience serving people and businesses in major markets around the globe, including the Middle East, US,UK and Europe. It is currently running a pilot project in Pakistan …
Dubai’s RTA opens new tunnel to ease traffic, cut drive time to under 4 minutes
The development is part of a larger strategic plan to enhance the Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra corridor, which extends 16 km from Jumeirah Street to Emirates Road …
Circuito de Getxo: UAE Team Emirates-XRG dominate as Isaac del Toro solos to victory with attack on the final climb
H aving been comprehensively beaten at yesterday’s Clásica de San Sebastián, UAE Team Emirates-XRG were keen to avoid a second consecutive defeat in the Basque Country, as they went all-out for the …
UAE’s Commando Group take top honours in Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship
The curtain came down on the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship, held over three days at ADNEC Centre Al Ain, on Sunday. Emirati clubs delivered a powerful statement, …
Abu Dhabi recorded 15,628 Emirati births in 2024
The number of births in Abu Dhabi reached 39,333 in 2024. According to the Department of Health and the Statistics Centre, 15,628 were Emiratis, of which …