With Eid Al Fitr celebrations just around the corner, the UAE has officially announced the holiday dates for the public sector. Federal government employees will be off between Thursday March 19 and …
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar push global Islamic fintech toward $341bln
Within the GCC, Saudi Arabia ranks first with an estimated market size of $77.2 billion, which is forecast to reach $120.9 billion in 2029; followed by the UAE with a market size of $10.5 billion that …
Dubai announces new ‘One Freezone Passport’ system
The free zone licence expansion process was completed in five days The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has announced the implementation of the One Freezone Passport, an initiative designed to enhance …
Swimmer, 84, wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi event
King of the Channel Michael Read is showing no signs of slowing down after swimming to victory.
ADCMC strengthens Abu Dhabi’s preparedness through 63 specialised training programmes, joint exercises in 2025
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) continued to strengthen the emirate’s preparedness and enhance institutional resilience throughout 2025 by implementing an …
AI accountability risk grows for UAE CIOs as 85% fear role impact within two years
Ninety-eight per cent of UAE CIOs said their professional reputation or career trajectory will be shaped by their success with AI, the highest figure globally.
Abu Dhabi and Baku establish Twin City Partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Baku City Executive Power have signed a Twin City Agreement to deepen cooperation across urban planning, mobility, public …
Mansour bin Zayed, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attend Abu Dhabi Government’s Ramadan Majlis ‘Barzat Abu Dhabi’ at Qasr Al Hosn
ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin …
UAE rolls out e-invoicing guide: What businesses should know
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) in UAE has announced the issuance of the official Electronic Invoicing Guidelines (the eInvoicing guide), marking a significant step toward the rollout of the country’s …
Dubai office sales values double to $3.57bln, transactions up 53% in 2025
Offices sales values surged by 102% compared to 2024, while transaction volumes rose more than 53% to reach 4,600 last year, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s 2025 Dubai Office Market Performance …
Dubai’s rental sector records strong growth in 2025
Tenancy contracts recorded a 6% increase in volume and a 17% increase in value compared to 2024, reaching 1.38mln contracts with a total value of $34.44bln …
UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi blanketed in heavy fog as police issue warning
Weather alert remains in place until 10am on Tuesday …
ATP Dubai day 2 predictions including Jakub Mensik vs Hubert Hurkacz
It should be a terrific second day of ATP Dubai tennis. Jakub Mensik, who upset Jannik Sinner a few days ago in Doha, will attempt to handle Hubert Hurkacz’s massive serve.
ATP roundup: Felix Auger-Aliassime wins opener in Dubai return
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada returned to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and worked to pull out a 6-3, 7-6 (4) opening-round win over China’s Zhizhen Zhang on Monday. Auger-Aliassime was a …
Roger Federer watches Stan Wawrinka break his Dubai record
Swiss tennis fans in Dubai were starstruck as 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka continued his winning ways in his final year on the ATP Tour. Wawrinka defeated Benjamin Hassan 7-5, 6-3, in his opening round …
Accused driver claims innocence in Sharjah harassment and reckless driving case
The Sharjah Misdemeanor Court heard a case involving a Gulf national accused of jeopardizing a girl’s safety through reckless driving. The defendant denied …
Dubai office market hits 11-year high with $3.6bn sales, rents up 35% in DIFC
Dubai office sales hit $3.57 in 2025, up 102%, as off-plan transactions surged nearly 700% and rents rose up to 35% in prime areas.