The sale of the Amadea caps a turbulent and controversial history for the 348-foot yacht, which was seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Dubai residents will now get a hefty bonus for every tourist they lure to the city
To claw back its crown as a holiday haven, the Gulf hub is offering residents incentives ‘worth up to £600’ for each visitor they bring in …
Italian Label Elisabetta Franchi Opens New Dubai Boutique
Italian fashion house Elisabetta Franchi has opened its fourth Dubai boutique at Nakheel Mall on Palm Jumeirah.
Sharjah real estate transactions surge 61.8% to Dh7 billion in July
Sharjah’s real estate sector posted robust growth in July 2026, with transactions worth Dh7 billion recorded during the month, marking a 61.8 per cent increase compared to June’s Dh4.4 billion, …
Sharjah real estate records Dhs7b in trading value with 61.8% growth in July
Sharjah’s real estate sector maintained its growth, recording transactions worth Dhs7 billion during July 2026, registering an increase of 61.8 per …
UAE sets minimum excise price for e-cigarette liquids from September 1
UAE sets AED1 per mL minimum excise price for e-cigarette liquids from September 1, 2026 to boost tax compliance and strengthen market regulation …
New tax: UAE sets Dh1 per ml minimum excise price on e-cigarette liquids
The Ministry of Finance says decision is intended to keep pace with developments in the market for excise goods and ensure that unified standards are applied consistently …
UAE: New minimum excise price for liquids used in electronic smoking devices
The Decision aims to enhance the effectiveness of excise tax implementation and support compliance with the UAE’s tax legislation The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of a Decision on …
UAE announces new tax rule on e-cigarettes
The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced a new minimum excise price for e-liquids used in vaping and electronic smoking devices. It will take effect from September 1. The new minimum excise price of …
UAE marks 60 years since Sheikh Zayed became Abu Dhabi ruler
The UAE on Thursday marked 60 years since the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan became Ruler of Abu Dhabi, a key milestone in the country’s history.President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed …
Dubai ultra-prime home sales rise 23% as commercial investment surges
Off-plan commercial sales value surged to Dhs17bn, almost six times the Dhs3bn recorded in H1 2025, as investors targeted the next generation of office and retail developments …
Disneyland Abu Dhabi: Details about Disney’s first Middle East theme park will feature in a new documentary
Despite tensions in the Middle East, Disneyland Abu Dhabi appears to be on track. Here’s everything we know so far about Disney’s first Middle East theme park …
Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026 dates announced
Bringing together top restaurants, celebrity chefs and live entertainment, Taste of Abu Dhabi will come back to Gateway Park North at Yas Island between Friday November 13 and Sunday November 15.
UAE on cold-calling clampdown as almost 10,000 numbers disconnected
The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority have issued fines of $5.17 million (AED19 million) in a major clampdown on telemarketers.
Trump skyscraper in Dubai enters next construction phase
By IntelliNews Gulf bureau Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai, has entered its next phase of construction following the award of its podium construction contract. Following the Iran war, Dubai’s …
The Taxation Society partners with Tally Solutions to strengthen UAE’s finance and tax professional community
The Taxation Society, one of the UAE’s leading professional communities for tax and finance practitioners, has announced a strategic partnership with Tally Solutions, the leading international …
How the UAE Has Kept Its Oil Flowing Through Hormuz
The UAE restored seaborne oil exports to pre-war levels using pipelines, tanker shuttles and covert Hormuz crossings while raising production after leaving OPEC.