The Dubai Shopping Festival promises more than a month of top bargains, spectacular drone and fireworks displays and exciting concerts.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach appoints new general manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach has appointed Neelam Bhika as the new general manager after her tenure in multiple senior leadership positions in the hospitality industry, Zawya reported.
Three brothers and maid killed in Abu Dhabi crash after trip to Liwa Festival
Three children and a maid were killed in a road accident on Sunday morning as the family returned home to Dubai after visiting the Liwa Festival. Their parents and two other children survived and are …
Dhs4m rentals and rising: Why some Dubai landlords aren’t blinking
Real estate brokerage Exclusive Links says it completed one of Dubai’s highest-value residential rental transactions of 2025 last month, securing a Dhs4.25m annual lease …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026: Dates, passes, and sessions
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026 returns as one of the region’s most anticipated events for innovators, founders and business enthusiasts. Scheduled to take place from 31 January to 1 …
Expo Centre Sharjah to launch the 21st edition of SteelFab exhibition on 12 January with 350 exhibitors from 35 countries
Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 21st edition of SteelFab 2026 exhibition, the largest commercial event for the metalworking industry in the Middle East and North Africa.
Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, establishing the world’s leading Arabic AI model
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced Falcon-H1 Arabic, a newly developed large language model …
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre expands its reference laboratory for infectious diseases
The expansion of the Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases forms part of Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision to strengthen its health system’s preparedness, resilience, and ability to respond …
Paid parking announced in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area from January 12
Residents and visitors in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area will soon pay for public parking as authorities roll out a new paid parking system. According to Q Mobility, phase one of the paid parking system in …
Historic achievement: Abu Dhabi successfully tests UAE first gene therapy for genetic blood disorders
Abu Dhabi achieved a medical milestone on January 5, 2026, with the UAE’s first gene-therapy injection for inherited blood disorders. CASGEVY, utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, corrects faulty DNA in conditions …
Dubai tops ranks for most startup friendly city in the Middle East: Report
Dubai has been ranked the world’s third most startup-friendly behind San Francisco and Zurich and ahead of established hubs including New York, London and Paris.
Hedge Fund Melqart Set to Join Wave of Firms Expanding in Dubai
Michel Massoud’s Melqart Asset Management is seeking to open an office in Dubai, becoming the latest hedge fund to expand into the Middle Eastern city as it cements its status as an industry hub.
What’s changing for Dubai schools in 2026? 4 new rules explained
Major changes have been made to the Dubai school calendar, the admissions system and the curriculum that all parents need to know as we enter 2026.
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department adopts AI-driven projects to enhance correctional centres
The Correctional and Rehabilitation Policies Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has approved a package of advanced technology projects supported by artificial intelligence, led by smart …
Abu Dhabi Police has issued a warning for noisy vehicle drivers
In a statement on X, Abu Dhabi Police noted the negative behaviours of some young drivers leads to noise pollution, disturbance and reckless driving on some roads. It further explained that vehicle …
UAE leaders mark 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed in office
Leaders, including UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, gathered over the weekend to mark the milestone …
Three Indian siblings and their domestic worker die in Abu Dhabi car crash
Three members of an Indian family and their domestic worker were killed in a tragic car crash in the early hours of Sunday in Abu Dhabi, UAE.