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 …
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embedded Finance Market, 2024-2029 – $9.2 Billion e-Commerce Surge by 2026 Fuels Demand for Embedded Finance Solutions such as BNPL and Integrated …
Dublin, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United Arab Emirates Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth …
Central Bank of the UAE orders urgent review of Banque Misr branches after US Treasury proposal
The UAE Central Bank launched an urgent review of Banque Misr’s five branches after FinCEN flagged $1.8B in alleged Iran-linked transactions.
Bessent moves to sanction bank in UAE for Iran ties
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday that he is working to cut off bank branches in the UAE from the U.S. financial system.
UAE grants Musk’s Starlink 10-year satellite internet licence
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services License to …