The UAE has expanded its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to eligible Noon online purchases as the digital system grows to 19,340 retail outlets …
Retail outlets linked to UAE’s Digital Tourist VAT Refund System exceed 19,300
UAE’s Digital Tourist VAT Refund System expands to over 19,340 retail outlets and 100 self-service kiosks by mid-2026, with faster refunds, Noon e-commerce integration and a 12-language app enhancing …
Dubai strengthens supply chain role with new Jafza trade hub
Global sourcing and supply chain group launches a 12,000 sqm logistics and trade hub in Jafza, aiming to streamline procurement, warehousing and distribution across 75 countries …
Dubai property market records $7.1bn in July home sales as off-plan dominates
Dubai’s residential property market recorded AED25.95bn ($7.1bn) in July sales, with off-plan homes accounting for more than 70 per cent of transactions …
Dubai is getting the world’s first drive-through mega mall
Dubai Square Mall, scheduled to open in 2028, will be so big that you’ll be able to drive through it with an electric vehicle.
364 MT of Pakistan-origin dates routed through Dubai seized at Kandla Port
The Finance Ministry said the dates were first transported from Pakistan to Dubai. They were then shifted to another set of containers before being exported to India …
The Benefits of Setting Up a Free Zone Company in Dubai
Setting up a business in a Dubai free zone is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to establish a company in the UAE. Unlike mainland businesses, free zone companies offer exclusive advantages …
Dubai says workshop incident triggered blaze
A fire, which broke out Tuesday night in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was due to an unspecified “incident” at workshop, according to the emirate’s government. Online users had earlier …
Multiple Explosions And Fatal Gas Blast Reported at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port
Multiple explosions at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port and a fatal gas blast at a car showroom have raised safety concerns in August 2026.
Dubai Is Offering $800 via ‘Dubai Invite’ Program to Bring In Skeptical Tourists
Courtesy of Mikhail Nilov The conflict in Iran has led to dozens upon dozens of unexpected tourism outcomes. First and foremost, travelers have been hit with rising transportation costs as oil prices …
Dubai International retains crown as world’s busiest international airport
Dubai International Airport remains the world’s busiest international airport with 4.54 million seats in August, posting 4.4% monthly growth as airlines expand for peak summer demand …
Dubai population tops prewar peak, countering fears of expat exodus
Dubai’s population has surpassed its prewar level, countering the narrative that the Iran conflict would drive out the city’s expats.
Dubai’s Bus-On-Demand expands to Al Satwa, Al Quoz, Mirdif; ridership rises 25%
Dubai’s Bus-On-Demand service has expanded to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, taking the total number of areas covered by the service to 20, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on …
Dubai South fire caused by accident in workshop, says Civil Defence
Dubai Civil Defence affirmed that the fire which broke out last night in the Dubai South area was due to an accident in one of the workshops, which led …
Dubai Customs exempts e-commerce shipments up to Dhs1,000 from customs duties
Dubai Customs has affirmed that customs procedures for cross-border e-commerce have been amended as part of its approach to enhancing the competitiveness of …
Sharjah cafe wins hearts by serving free slushies to workers in summer heat
A café in Sharjah has earned widespread praise after offering free fresh red slushies to labourers working under the scorching summer sun on the Al …
His daughter slipped and hurt herself at Mall of the Emirates. But what happened next made this Dubai real estate executive realise why the UAE is unlike any other country
A Dubai real estate executive shared an experience involving his daughter at the Mall of the Emirates. The mall’s security provided immediate first aid and comfort after her fall. Following the …