The full PFL Champions Series lineup for Oct. 3 in Dubai has been revealed.
New UAE school holidays; GCC visa rules; Dubai property boom; Etihad Rail real estate forecast; Abu Dhabi road tolls – 10 things you missed this week
Discover the biggest UAE and GCC headlines this week, from updated school calendars and new travel rules to booming property markets and major infrastructure developments.
McLaren to Auction 2026 F1 Car at Abu Dhabi GP — Before It Races
In a motorsport first, McLaren will auction its yet-to-be-raced 2026 Formula 1 car during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend on December 5, alongside its upcoming IndyCar entry and 2027 WEC hypercar.
Nahyan bin Mubarak opens 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan …
Tinubu lands in Dubai en route Japan, Brazil
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a brief stopover on his way to a two-nation working visit to Japan and Brazil. The …
Dubai’s Dhs3.37 billion Hassyan desalination plant reaches 78% completion
The seawater desalination plant project at Hassyan complex in Dubai, with a production capacity of up to 180 million gallons per day under the Independent …
More brands of Dubai Chocolate recalled in Canada over pistachio-linked salmonella outbreak
The five brands were added to a broader pistachio recall after 52 illnesses and 10 hospitalizations across the country.
Dubai gains on strong corporate earnings; oil drags Abu Dhabi
Dubai’s main equities index closed higher on Friday, aided by robust corporate earnings and optimism around key talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, …
Former Knicks center excited to watch preseason openers in Abu Dhabi
The New York Knicks will open their preseason with two games against the Philadelphia 76ers in Abu Dhabi. The games will be played on Oct. 2 and Oct. 4, and many will be watching as the two teams are …
Sharjah Book Authority lays groundwork for SAC 2026 with strategic visit to Japan
A delegation from the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), led by Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of SAC, has concluded a visit to Japan.The trip is part of SBA’s strategy to strengthen the Sharjah …
How to book a flight with crypto in the UAE: Step-by-step guide
Learn how to book flights in the UAE using Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins. Explore airlines, fees and tips for a seamless crypto travel experience.
How the UAE Is Turning Global Crypto Restrictions Into Its Competitive Advantage
Since its rise in popularity in early 2020, cryptocurrency has dramatically changed the landscape of the modern finance market. While the digitized form of currency was viewed with a great deal of …
‘Shamsa’ welcomes visitors to Sharjah’s world of joy at Summer Promotions 2025
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) have organised a promotional event for Shamsa Entertainment City, one of the …
Dubai International Airport’s first vertiport to be ready in early 2026 ahead of flying taxi launch
Apart from Dubai International Airport, there will be three more vertiports in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Downtown, and Dubai Marina in the initial phase as part of Dubai’s air taxi service scheduled to …
Dubai’s Summer spending surges by over 100% during DSS Great Dubai Summer Sale Season
Dubai’s refreshed summer retail strategy during DSS 2025 drives strong industry performance at midway mark, with the Great Dubai Summer Sale season emerging as a key economic driver …
79th Indian Independence Day celebrated in Abu Dhabi, UAE
India’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great significance at the premises of the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Indian ambassador Sanjay Sudhir hoisted the national …
MoHRE processes record 18m smart transactions as UAE pushes digital transformation
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) processed more than 18m smart transactions in the first half of 2025, underscoring its leadership in digital government services and its …