The UAE aviation sector strengthened its global standing in 2025 with regulatory, sustainability, and infrastructure contributing up to 18% of GDP …
Dubai World Trade Centre to host 71 events in H1 2026; see details
During H1, events pause during Ramadan, before resuming after Eid with DUPHAT in March and Middle East Energy in April, DWTC said …
Dubai new home supply likely to ease
DUBAI: The chief executive officer (CEO) of Dubai’s Union Properties PJSC expects surging construction and land costs to put the brakes on the supply of new homes in the emirate’s booming real-estate …
Sharjah Ruler opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening. The festival, which runs for …
Sheikh Sultan approves structure of Sharjah’s DIA, raises aid to Dhs17,500
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the general organisational structure of …
Buying property in Dubai vs. US cities: What investors should compare
Compare buying property in Dubai vs U.S. cities. Explore prices, rental yields, taxes, financing, and ROI to help real estate investors make informed decisions.
Dubai World Trade Centre Unveils H1 2026 Calendar
Dubai World Trade Centre announces events calendar for 2026 featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences …
Final week of Dubai Shopping Festival free fireworks, drone shows and concerts
The Dubai Shopping Festival promises more than a month of top bargains, spectacular drone and fireworks displays and exciting concerts.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach appoints new general manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach has appointed Neelam Bhika as the new general manager after her tenure in multiple senior leadership positions in the hospitality industry, Zawya reported.
Three brothers and maid killed in Abu Dhabi crash after trip to Liwa Festival
Three children and a maid were killed in a road accident on Sunday morning as the family returned home to Dubai after visiting the Liwa Festival. Their parents and two other children survived and are …
Dhs4m rentals and rising: Why some Dubai landlords aren’t blinking
Real estate brokerage Exclusive Links says it completed one of Dubai’s highest-value residential rental transactions of 2025 last month, securing a Dhs4.25m annual lease …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026: Dates, passes, and sessions
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026 returns as one of the region’s most anticipated events for innovators, founders and business enthusiasts. Scheduled to take place from 31 January to 1 …
Expo Centre Sharjah to launch the 21st edition of SteelFab exhibition on 12 January with 350 exhibitors from 35 countries
Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 21st edition of SteelFab 2026 exhibition, the largest commercial event for the metalworking industry in the Middle East and North Africa.
Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, establishing the world’s leading Arabic AI model
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced Falcon-H1 Arabic, a newly developed large language model …
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre expands its reference laboratory for infectious diseases
The expansion of the Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases forms part of Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision to strengthen its health system’s preparedness, resilience, and ability to respond …
Paid parking announced in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area from January 12
Residents and visitors in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area will soon pay for public parking as authorities roll out a new paid parking system. According to Q Mobility, phase one of the paid parking system in …
Historic achievement: Abu Dhabi successfully tests UAE first gene therapy for genetic blood disorders
Abu Dhabi achieved a medical milestone on January 5, 2026, with the UAE’s first gene-therapy injection for inherited blood disorders. CASGEVY, utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, corrects faulty DNA in conditions …