Dubai Customs has foiled an international smuggling attempt involving more than 70 million illicit cigarettes destined for a European country, in a …
Dubai Customs foil attempt to smuggle more than 70 million cigarettes to Europe
Officials seize 360,500 cartons of cigarettes across nine shipments …
Abu Dhabi expands habitat protection for native species beyond nature reserves
Move announced by Environment Agency Abu Dhabi to enhance protection of biodiversity …
Dubai-it: How this Russian expat turned Dh1,100 and a fresh start into a thriving Dubai business
Discover how Russian expat Marianna Mustafina rebuilt her life in Dubai after divorce, turning Dh1,100 into Marianna Group, a thriving content creation business, while empowering women through her Mir …
Bitcoin Drop Cost Abu Dhabi $118 Million: Will They Sell?
Bitcoin’s Q2 slide wiped $118 million off Abu Dhabi’s IBIT stake, yet both sovereign funds kept every single share.
Dubai Customs iDeclare platform: How to declare items electronically and save time at the airport
Learn how Dubai Customs’ iDeclare platform lets travellers declare goods, cash and restricted items online before arrival, reduce airport wait times and ensure smooth customs clearance …
UAE grants sponsor-free green residence permit to 3 categories of foreigners
The UAE has revealed the categories of foreigners eligible to obtain a Green Residence Permit without a sponsor. Find out who qualifies for this permit.
Abu Dhabi Funds Hold $764M in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Through Q2
Two Abu Dhabi sovereign investors kept $764 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF through the second quarter, despite sharp losses across Bitcoin and IBIT. Mubadal …
Dubai Police warn parents over gaming links that connect children with strangers
Dubai Police urge parents to monitor children’s gaming this summer, warning that some links can connect them with strangers, and advising privacy settings, parental controls and reporting via e-Crime …
Dubai’s population just hit 4.74 million – this is what it means for your rent
Dubai’s resident population reached 4,741,335 on July 30 2026, according to data from the Dubai Population Clock. That represented 161,335 additional residents compared with the end of 2025.
Dubai housing pipeline stays strong through 2030 despite headwinds
Dubai remains on course to lead UAE housing delivery through 2030, supported by robust population growth and resilient demand …
Hospitals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai expand AI use in patient care
Al Dhafra Hospitals in Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi and Al Mirfa use connected diagnostic kits capable of conducting examinations remotely …
UAE’s ADNOC says one of its vessels came under attack while transiting Hormuz
CAIRO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Saturday that one of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, the Emirati state news …
UAE trade hits record $527bn as global economic partnership network expands to 38 deals
UAE non-oil foreign trade reached a record AED1.937tn in H1 2026 as its CEPA network expanded to 38 agreements across major global markets …
Two UAE oil tankers struck by Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz
Two oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates were struck by Iranian drones Thursday while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to UAE authorities. The UAE Foreign Ministry blamed Iran for the …
UAE businesses face payment delays as 40% of B2B invoices are paid late
Around 40% of UAE B2B invoices are paid late as businesses face growing pressure on liquidity and cash flow, with 46% expecting default risk to rise …
Dubai residents can get hotel, restaurant and attraction rewards – but scheme is nearly full
Dubai residents are being urged to register for A Dubai Invite as the rewards scheme nears capacity after around 20,000 successful applicants benefited …