The Dubai Fitness Challenge is set to return for its landmark 10th edition later this year, it has been announced. The annual free event will kick off on Saturday October 31 and run until Sunday …
UAE music tax: How fees differ for each venue with costs up to AED50,000
Restaurants and cafes in the UAE who play music will be hit with annual fees from December 1. The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced the introduction of the charges on Tuesday. The …
Dubai South Business Hub seals partnership with DHL Express
The initiative focuses on strengthening export readiness, simplifying cross-border trade, and enabling SMEs to access international markets with …
Over 5,300 Emirati youth invest AED4.3bn in Sharjah’s real estate sector
SHARJAH, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Investments by Emirati youth in Sharjah’s real estate sector reached a cumulative value of AED 4.3 billion as of August 2026, through 7,052 properties traded by …
Abu Dhabi closes 4 health facilities for issuing fake sick leaves for money
Abu Dhabi closed four healthcare facilities in the emirate. This is a preliminary step toward the referral of all their staff to the Public Prosecution for investigation following serious law …
Abu Dhabi’s property market just hit a milestone nobody expected this early
Abu Dhabi’s property market is booming, despite all the ongoing economic uncertainty impacting the region as a result of the US-Iran war. The property market across the UAE capital has already …
Abu Dhabi’s 5GW UAE-US AI campus stays on track despite regional conflict
Iran hostilities have escalated since a 14-point deal was signed on June 17, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] Work on Abu Dhabi’s planned 5GW UAE-US AI Campus continued through the recent regional …
New UAE anti-commercial fraud rules take effect today
New UAE anti-commercial fraud rules take effect, requiring suppliers to withdraw counterfeit, adulterated or spoiled products within 24 hours, expanding seizure and inspection powers, imposing fines, …
UAE to mark Flag Day nationwide on November 3: All you need to know
At 11 am, ministries, government entities, and institutions will hoist the UAE flag Dubai: The UAE will mark Flag Day tomorrow, Monday, with official and public celebrations across the country. At 11 …
The Genie Granted Three Wishes: The UAE Wrote Them Into Law
Like every good fairy tale, however, there is an important condition: These three wishes generally apply to personal activities.
UAE frees frozen Iranian funds, USD 283M gold to halt attacks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has released several billion dollars of Iran’s frozen assets held in Emirati banks, including up to 2 tonnes of gold worth USD 283 million, in a move aimed at …
UAE’s under-15 social media ban could affect far more businesses than expected
The UAE’s new rules restricting access to social media for children under 15 could have far-reaching implications for technology companies well beyond traditional social media platforms, according to …
World Organ Donation Day: UAE marks first organ transplant at a private hospital in northern emirates
International patient flies into Sharjah for kidney transplant with robotic donor surgery Sharjah: As the UAE observes the World Organ Donation Day today, August 13, the country is marking a milestone …
UAE Aims to Restore War-Hit Aluminum Output in First Quarter
Emirates Global Aluminium aims to restore production early next year after an Iranian strike shut its main smelter in March, potentially helping a metal market that’s seen prices surge on supply …
E& UAE leads industry transition to 5G-native IoT
ABU DHABI – e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, today became the first telecom operator globally to announce the successful testing of enhanced Reduced Capability (eRedCap) on its live network.
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for tenth edition from October 31 to November 29, building on years of citywide impact
Dubai: Dubai is set to mark a defining moment in the journey of the Dubai Fitness Challenge as the citywide initiative returns for its tenth edition from 31 October to 29 November 2026. Set to be its …
Dubai set to launch ‘Rent now, pay later’ service in September; tenants could pay annual rent over 12 months with no interest
Dubai will introduce a new rent payment service in September. Tenants can spread annual rent over twelve months without any interest. A local bank will pay landlords the full rent upfront. This …