The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry has signed an agreement with Lebanon to establish a Joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council to deepen trade and investment ties between the two …
UAE to inspect Egyptian bank’s branches after US sanctions
The UAE central bank said Saturday it would inspect Banque Misr’s branches after the US hit it with sanctions for allegedly dealing with Iran …
Abu Dhabi Police: AED 1,000 fine, 10 black points for violators of ‘STOP’ arm on school buses
Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to come to a complete stop when the side-mounted “STOP” arm on school buses is extended, and to maintain a distance of at least five metres.Abu Dhabi Police said this …
UAE federal employees granted school return flexibility for children’s first week
UAE federal employees to get up to three hours flexible working during the first school day and first week to support parents managing children’s return to school and kindergarten …
Dubai launches Dh1.1bn plan to slash Meydan travel times by 66 per cent
Vast project includes 17km of new roads announced under Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan …
UAE schools warn parents, students against 13 safety and conduct violations
Dubai: UAE schools have identified 13 violations related to student entry and exit procedures, as well as the handover and collection of children, warning that such behaviour could put students’ …
UAE, GCC inflation stays subdued in July despite Middle East conflict
Regional central banks hold rates steady as Saudi Arabia stays below 2% benchmark, while Dubai’s CPI eases from June peak but remains bloc’s highest …
Dubai court awards Dh2 million to man left permanently disabled in taxi incident
Dubai court orders taxi driver and company to pay Dh2 million to passenger left 55% permanently disabled after taxi incident, rejecting limitation and liability defenses …
A Dubai broker closed the agency he named after his daughter. Here’s why
Amaya & Co founder Alois Kugendran says intense competition and unpredictable revenue are making it harder for independent brokerages to scale …
Dubai FlexiRent: Who can pay rent monthly and what are the benefits?
Dubai tenants can pay rent monthly through FlexiRent when their property manager participates and their unit qualifies for the Dubai Land Department initiative.
Mastercard Lighthouse UAE Picks Six AI Startups
Mastercard Lighthouse UAE has selected six AI startups for its inaugural cohort, backed by the UAE AI Office. Here’s who made the cut and what’s next.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi landlords keep upper hand as tenants compete in UAE office market
Landlords in Dubai and Abu Dhabi held firm on pricing in Q2 as tenants raced to secure scarce space, with contract registrations and rents climbing, JLL says …
Toto Wolff at peace with Abu Dhabi 2021 with Max Verstappen the deserving champion
“That’s still something which is going to stick forever.” …
Dubai airport changes security rules: Travellers may no longer need to remove laptops, liquids from bags
Dubai Airport is upgrading security with advanced scanners that can screen cabin bags without removing laptops and liquids. Here’s what the change means for travellers and existing baggage rules.
Dubai rent increase calculator: How much can your landlord raise your rent in 2026?
Dubai tenants renewing homes in 2026 can use Dubai Land Department’s Rental Index to establish whether their landlord can raise the rent. The permitted increase ranges from zero to a maximum of 20 per …
Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival marks 32 years of talent discovery
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from …
Egypt’s Banque Misr reviews US Iran sanctions notice, UAE central bank launches urgent examination
CAIRO: Egypt’s Banque Misr said on Saturday (Aug 29) it was reviewing a US Treasury notice to cut off its UAE branches from dollar transactions over their dealings with Iran, while the UAE central ban …