Book UAE holidays strategically and you could double annual leave allowance in 2026, with expected Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Etihad dates …
Awesome threesome: Emirati stars shine in Sharjah’s Exposure galaxy
Curiosity has always been at the heart of the Emirati story. Long before cameras, it shaped journeys across land and sea, found expression in poetry and …
UAE civil law 2026 update: Expat assets with no heirs now taken over by charities
Recent UAE legislative updates clarify asset distribution for expats. Heirless assets will now be designated for charitable endowments, while non-Muslims will follow a 50/50 spouse/children split, …
UAE landmark civil law reform 2026: Legal age cut to 18 — what it means for you
The UAE has enacted a comprehensive Civil Transactions Law update, lowering the age of legal majority to 18 Gregorian years and empowering young entrepreneurs. This modernized framework clarifies …
UAE cuts majority age to 18 with contract, property and corporate law reforms
UAE issues new Civil Transactions Law, cutting majority age to 18 and modernising contracts, courts, property and companies.
Dubai Culture’s Hala Badri on why the world’s creatives are choosing Dubai
Hala Badri, DG of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is moving the city beyond administrative milestones toward a living, breathing ecosystem …
Sharjah Police handle 6,620 emergency calls on New Year’s Eve
The Sharjah Police General Headquarters announced the success of its comprehensive security plan, which was implemented to welcome in the New Year of 2026.
Great wealth transfer sparks major shift in UAE’s family business ownership
A sweeping generational shift is transforming how family businesses across the UAE are owned, governed and prepared for the future, as the region undergoes what experts describe as a historic “great …
Dubai property market hits $185.5bn in sales as population boom drives record growth in 2025
Dubai real estate market saw $185.5bn in sales in 2025 as population growth, end-user demand and supply reshaped market …
‘Year of the Family:’ Fireworks light up Abu Dhabi sky and delight thousands of families
Abu Dhabi celebrated on Wednesday the advent of the new year 2026, “Year of the Family,” as fireworks displays lit up the city’s sky, amid a large turnout of citizens and residents who flocked early …
Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Eyes $600M IPO Backed by Alibaba and Abu Dhabi
MiniMax, a Chinese AI startup, is preparing a $600 million IPO backed by Alibaba and Abu Dhabi investors as competition between US and Chinese AI firms intensifies.
5 major Abu Dhabi changes to know about in January 2026
The city will see some big changes from January, including how much drivers will have to pay for fuel and a new sugar tax. So you can focus on party planning for New Year’s Eve, we’ve rounded up the …
Dubai real estate surges to record AED 681bln in 2025, signaling a new era of structural growth
Firmly establishing Dubai not only as a global investment hub, but as a long-term home for a new generation of residents …
Top Spotify podcasts for 2025 reveal UAE’s entrepreneurial spirit
The top podcasts across the UAE, according to Spotify listening data for 2025, show a strong focus on business, leadership and entrepreneurism. Topping the UAE charts is The Diary Of A CEO, hosted by …
Leading Arabic App Development Companies In Dubai Trusted By Enterprise Technology Leaders
Discover top app development companies in Dubai trusted by enterprises, offering scalable, compliant, and regionally relevant mobile solutions for business growth.
Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE import sand from Australia despite their endless deserts
Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand’s smooth grains are …
World Customs Organization praises ‘e-commerce platform’ in trilingual report
Supporting this, Dubai Customs targets converting 20–30% of low-value e-commerce shipments to its platform. Through cooperation with multinational express couriers and SMEs, Dubai Customs ensures that …