Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 opened on Tuesday under a joint initiative by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation …
ALEC awarded construction contract for $1.7bn Sphere Abu Dhabi
Sphere Abu Dhabi, with space for 20,000 people, will host immersive experiences, concert residencies, sports events and brand activations.
Oman’s Eid trade with UAE fired up by Hormuz disruption
Omani traders are experiencing a surge in Eid al-Adha sales to the UAE as the Iran conflict drives up activity on the country’s overland border routes. Shipping restrictions caused by the situation in …
Dubai beach resorts see surge in Eid bookings as domestic tourism hits peak
Dubai beach resorts see Eid Al Adha booking surge as domestic tourism peaks, pushing room rates up to AED 12,000 and occupancy near 100% with family-friendly offers …
Gold prices dip in Dubai amid oil and US-Iran tensions
Gold prices in Dubai dropped slightly on Tuesday morning, losing Dh4.5 per gram during early trading. This came as tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher, stirring inflation …
Sony highlights 35-year journey in Dubai and backs clean energy goals with solar project
Sony marks 35 years in Dubai’s Jebel Ali, serving Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, and supports UAE clean energy goals with a new solar project …
Dubai International Airport to close permanently by 2035
Dubai International Airport which has served as the world’s busiest hub for international travel, is set to close permanently.Since opening in 1960 with a single sand runway, the airport has grown …
12 major changes coming to Dubai this summer 2026
Dubai is constantly evolving, with everything from bold new buildings reshaping the skyline to updated laws and guidelines influencing everyday life. As we head into the hot summer months, the emirate …
UAE’s e-invoicing delay gives businesses more time, not less pressure
Latest Ministry of Finance amendment offers businesses additional breathing room even as the UAE accelerates its wider digital tax transformation ahead of the 2027 rollout …
Adnoc starts expansion push at major offshore development project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has fired the starting gun on a major oilfield maintenance and expansion project for its Umm Lulu field. The state company earlier this month outlined plans to …
UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s war
Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan’s war.
Where the World’s Wealth Moves Now: UAE, Singapore, Switzerland or Panama for Taxes?
The world’s wealth is not just moving; it is being re‑engineered around four distinct tax models that now anchor most serious relocation conversations among HNWIs and their advisors. In 2026, the …
UAE fast-tracks Gulf trade corridors amid Iran conflict
The UAE has also introduced a Dh1 billion economic support fund to ensure business continuity and targeted relief for small and medium enterprises …
Why the next wave of global fintech innovation may come from the Middle East
Have you ever stopped to think about where the next big shift in financial technology might actually come from? Most people point to Silicon Valley or London. Some say Singapore. But there’s a strong …
UAE updates excise tax rules, links sugar levels to higher levies
Regulations updated to link tax to sugar levels, tighten reporting, streamline procedures Add as a preferred source on Google Certain health-related products are exempt under the revised framework.
Offshore finance is thriving despite crackdowns
S INCE THE global financial crisis of 2007-09 the days of offshore finance have regularly looked numbered. In 2010 America passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), w …
Dubai releases 54 inmates after settling $953,000 in rental dispute debts
Dubai’s Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), represented by its “Yad Al Khair” Committee, has launched a new humanitarian initiative titled “Eid Reunion” in collaboration with the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al …