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Legal gaming in UAE: All you need to know about it

The Wynn Al Marjan Island, expected to open in Ras Al Khaimah in early 2027, will be the UAE’s first legal casino, likely to be followed by others

Sobha to build massive new towers along Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubbed Sobha Central, the landmark project will feature 1,225 new one- and two-bedroom residences housed within its first tower

Dubai traffic: New project to reduce travel time from 104 minutes to just 16

Spanning 13km, the corridor serves one million residents and major developments, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, and Port Rashid

Ceasefire agreement: UAE airlines resume flights to Pakistan

Passengers with connecting flights to Pakistan will be accepted for travel

Dubai traffic update: 89 areas to get new road markings

The project includes highways, main roads, residential areas, and several key intersections

Mubadala invests in Avanse

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala’s assets jump 9% in 2024

Mubadala’s deployed capital grew by 33.7 per cent in 2024 from the previous year to Dh119bn

Airspace closure: GCC airlines suspend flights to Pakistan

This remains an evolving situation, and further changes or disruptions may occur

Good news for UAE companies: Corporate tax penalties waived

The FTA clarified that this exemption applies only to the first tax period of the taxable person

Emirates Group delivers record-breaking financial year 2024-25

Emirates Group delivers record-breaking financial year 2024-25

This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate tax, enacted in 2023, is applied to the Emirates Group

Disney to open theme park resort on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

The move will further cement Yas Island’s reputation as one of the world’s top integrated leisure destinations.

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Abu Dhabi: IHC reports net profit at Dhs4.1bn for Q1

IHC’s revenue increased by 41.1 per cent year-on-year to Dhs27.2bn, supported by strong performance across core verticals

Dubai’s RTA adds 200 parking spaces, warns of Emirates Road delays

The RTA has also upgraded the traffic light system at the intersection of Al Doha and Halab Streets

Riders take note: Another Dubai Metro station gets its name changed

The new name will also be reflected across RTA’s smart digital systems, public transport applications

Jafza marks 40 years. image courtesy Dubai Media Office Jafza

Dubai: Jafza marks 40 years, reports Dhs713bn in non-oil trade in 2024

DP World has since replicated Jafza’s model across 11 zones globally, including in the UK, India, Dominican Republic, and Somaliland

Dubai RTA reports 16% rise in 2024 digital revenues

Dubai: RTA reports 16% rise in 2024 digital revenues, boosted by AI-driven services

RTA reported that app downloads grew by 18 per cent to 3.742 million, while registered users surged 27.5 per cent to 1.94 million

Tariq Al Futtaim Foundation donates Dhs3m to Fathers’ Endowment

The initiative aims to establish a sustainable endowment fund that provides healthcare for the less fortunate

Road projects: How Dubai is readying to tackle traffic, reduce travel time

Collectively, these projects are designed to support a growing population projected to reach 8 million by 2040

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Emirates executive says no impact seen from US tariffs, but airline remains vigilant

Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim at the Arabian Travel Market mentioned that numerous uncertainties require careful attention and monitoring

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Dubai’s DXB eyes real estate future after DWC takeover

The operators of both airports have confirmed that all services at DXB will transition to DWC, which is expected to fully absorb operations within the next 10 years

Etihad corporate travel programme: How it benefits business travellers

The programme offers businesses a range of benefits that scale with travel volume, including special corporate rates and priority services

Dubai International: Here’s what makes it the world’s leading airport

India remained DXB’s top destination country, with 3 million guests, followed by Saudi Arabia at 1.9 million

Trump Tower Dubai: 5 key facts about the new landmark

This landmark project is the first and only Trump International Hotel & Tower in the Middle East

UAE fuel prices: Here’s what motorists will be paying in May

Oil prices extended declines on April 30 and were set for their largest monthly drop in more than three years

Bitcoin will buy you a Trump Tower apartment in Dubai, says Eric Trump

The tower, expected to be completed between 2030 and 2031, will have a gross development value of $1 billion

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ALTÉRRA co-invests $100m in Indian clean energy platform Evren

The investment will power projects that are expected to contribute significantly to India’s national target of achieving 500GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030

UAE’s FAB profit beats estimates on strong growth in non-funded income

The results come as FAB undergoes a restructuring aimed at strengthening its business in the Gulf and boosting shareholder return

Etihad Airways debuts the all-new Airbus A321LR

Etihad Airways debuts the all-new Airbus A321LR

The A321LR enters service on August 1 flying from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to destinations around the world

Skip the traffic: RTA to launch new Dhs12 Dubai-Sharjah bus route

RTA will implement enhancements to several bus routes, rerouting services to provide passengers with a smoother experience

DWTC generates Dhs22.35bn in economic output in 2024

DWTC generates Dhs22.35bn in economic output in 2024

DWTC events supported over 85,500 jobs across Dubai’s MICE industry and adjacent sectors

AKI sets the stage for continued growth, launches next-gen fulfilment centre

The centre will serve more than 30,000 business customers, as well as support home delivery services for consumers across the UAE