TOURISM IN RAS AL KHAIMAH (RAK) CONTINUES TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH WITH RECORD-BREAKING HALF-YEAR PERFORMANCE 1

Ras Al Khaimah records busiest half-year, visitor arrivals and revenues up

Key source markets saw strong growth, with visitors from India increasing by 25 per cent year-on-year

Relief for Dubai drivers: Ras Al Khor traffic cut by 54% with new exit

Relief for Dubai drivers: Ras Al Khor traffic cut by 54% with new exit

The move is part of the RTA’s Rapid Traffic Solutions Plan aimed at boosting road network efficiency and easing traffic congestion

Dubai launches free 1-hour parking for mosque worshippers

Dubai launches free 1-hour parking for mosque worshippers

Outside prayer times, the parking spaces will follow Dubai’s paid parking structure and remain operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Saudi's salary system: Updates that private sector employers should know

Workplace policy: Saudi updates key employment regulations

Under the updated rules, employers can only submit an absence report if the worker’s residency permit (Iqama) is valid for at least 60 days

UAE fuel prices: How much more will motorists pay in October?

Filling up this August? Here’s what fuel will cost you in UAE

Global gasoline stocks fell by 2.7 million barrels to 228.4 million barrels, far exceeding forecasts for a 600,000-barrel draw

Interest rates: US Fed, CBUAE maintain rates

Interest rates: US Fed, CBUAE maintain rates

CBUAE took the decision following the US Fed’s announcement to keep the interest rate on reserve balances (IORB) unchanged

UAE sets new standards for next-generation oral products

The UAE has become the first country in the GCC to introduce a regulatory framework for tobacco-free oral products, setting new benchmarks for product quality, safety, and labelling

Yasmina is now in Oman: What is this human-like AI assistant capable of?

Yasmina is now in Oman: What is this human-like AI assistant capable of?

Unlike conventional AI assistants, Yasmina provides features uniquely tailored to the needs of Omani users

Dalands CEO Saurabh Gupta on the rise of hotel-inspired branded residences in the UAE

Dalands CEO on the rise of hotel-inspired branded residences in the UAE

Gupta explains how hospitality principles are influencing design and service, the growth potential in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah

UAE launches Advertiser Permit: New rules every brand should know

The permit is designed to protect the rights of both content creators and the public by introducing clear guidelines for digital advertising

Dubai Police to the rescue: Dhs1.1m diamonds returned after bags mix up at airport

Dubai Police to the rescue: Dhs1.1m diamonds returned after bag mix-up at airport

A specialised investigation team quickly uncovered that a Bangladeshi traveller had mistakenly taken the jeweller’s bag during security checks

Corporate tax

UAE firms must register for corporate tax by July 31 to avoid Dhs10,000 penalty

The FTA clarified that the penalty waiver only applies to the first tax period of a taxable or exempt person

Dubai's commercial property boom: Why investors shouldn't miss out

Dubai’s commercial property boom: Areas you should be investing in

The upward trajectory signals Dubai’s continuing emergence as a dynamic hub for commercial property investment in the region

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DMDC launches property investment arm with Dhs100m commitment

DMDC has allocated Dhs70m to kickstart a portfolio of premium residential projects, with flagship developments already underway in Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Emerald Hills

ELIPS wins major insulated pipe contract for Kuwait military academy

The scope of the contract includes pipe sizes ranging from 25 mm to 800 mm and covers a total network length of 19 kilometres

AI talent race: Where do Saudi and UAE stand in global top 20

AI talent race: Where do Saudi and UAE stand in global top 20?

The rankings mark a major milestone in the two Gulf nations’ strategic ambitions to become global AI powerhouses

UAE warns public: Are you paying for a fast-track scam?

UAE warns public: Are you paying for a fast-track scam?

The authority also confirmed that it is actively monitoring suspicious online activities and coordinating with the relevant legal bodies

Arada raises $450m in oversubscribed sukuk issuance

Proceeds from the issuance will partly fund a tender offer of up to $100m for Arada’s outstanding 2027 Sukuk, with the remainder earmarked for general corporate purposes

Abu Dhabi's Modon Holding reports Dhs2.1bn as H1 net profit

Modon Holding reports Dhs2.1bn as H1 net profit, revenue triples year-on-year

Key priorities for H2 include advancing the Ras El Hekma launch in Egypt, sustaining performance across Abu Dhabi’s core developments, further activation of the recuring income portfolio, and unlocking synergies across the core segments

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GCC IPO market holds steady with $2.5bn raised in Q2 2025, PwC says

PwC noted that while Q3 is typically a quieter season for IPOs, a strong and diversified pipeline remains in place across the GCC

PIF tops the world: Saudi’s sovereign fund declared most valuable brand

PIF tops the world: Saudi’s sovereign fund declared most valuable brand

PIF was the only SWF to appear in the top 10 rankings for brand value to assets under management (AuM) ratio

MoHRE fines 40 domestic worker recruitment agencies for violations in H1

UAE fines 40 domestic worker recruitment offices for violations in H1

The ministry encouraged the public to report any negative practices through its digital platforms or by calling the Labour Claims and Advisory Call Centre at 80084

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Abu Dhabi real estate market surges 39% in H1 2025, driven by investor confidence and strong FDI

The market witnessed a 12 per cent rise in the number of transactions, reaching 14,167 deals

Inside Kuwait’s healthcare system: What’s changing and why it matters

Today, Kuwait stands out for its advanced healthcare infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies aimed at meeting the needs of its population

Umrah 2025: New digital platform launched for visas

Planning Umrah 2025? Here’s what Saudi authorities want you to know

In Madinah, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs launched a campaign to raise awareness about the “Rushd” app, coinciding with the start of Umrah

Arthur D. Little appoints new insurance expert as partner in Riyadh

Arthur D. Little appoints new insurance expert as partner in Riyadh

Dr. Goetz Kuras previously served as a senior advisor to the Governor of the General Organization of Social Insurance (GOSI) in Saudi Arabia

UAE weather: Highest, lowest temperatures recorded

UAE weather: Highest, lowest temperatures recorded

The NCM has issued a five-day weather forecast starting Sunday, July 27, warning of intense heat, dusty winds, and intermittent cloud cover

Dubai’s real estate market 2025: Role of brokers explained

Dubai’s real estate market 2025: Role of brokers explained

Brokers facilitated 42,181 real estate transactions between January and June, generating commissions totalling more than Dhs3.23bn

Dubai's public transport surge: 395 million riders in first half of 2025

Dubai’s public transport surge: 395 million riders in first half of 2025

Since 2006, the share of journeys made using public and shared transport has increased from 6 per cent to 21.6 per cent by the end of 2024

Saudi tightens tourism rules: Fines soar to SAR250,000 for unlicensed operators

Foreigners owning property in Saudi: The rules you need to know

The rights include usufruct (beneficial use), leaseholds, and other interests, but will be subject to geographic and usage-based restrictions