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Fire in Dubai Marina high-rise under control, no injuries reported

According to reports, 3,820 residents from the building’s 764 apartments have been safely evacuated

Dubai Metro: How is it using AI to support infrastructure

The process reduces manual inspections by up to 70 per cent and improves infrastructure assessment capabilities by 40 per cent

Everything you need to know about the UAE’s basic health insurance plan

This digital transformation is expected to reduce administrative delays and help create a seamless patient journey from diagnosis to treatment

Sky-high success: How many passengers did Etihad Airways carry in 2025?

The airline carried 1.7 million passengers in May, a 19 per cent increase compared to the same month last year

Qatar launches world’s largest 3D-printed construction project

Printing is scheduled to take place at night to improve concrete performance and mitigate heat-related challenges

Saudi e-visas resume: What eligible countries need to know

Visitors holding valid Schengen, UK, or US visit visas will continue to qualify for visas on arrival at Saudi entry points

Dubai’s second tokenised property fully funded in under 2 minutes

The offering attracted 149 investors from 35 nationalities, pushing the waiting list to more than 10,700 individuals

Etihad increases flights to Karachi: Here’s what travellers need to know

The enhanced schedule, with optimised departure and arrival times, is designed to offer maximum convenience and seamless connectivity

KEZAD Group announces new business district along E11 corridor

KEZAD Group announces new business district along E11 corridor

KBD is being developed as a mixed-use commercial hub, designed to promote collaboration between academia, industry and the private sector

Abu Dhabi's GDP grows by 3.8 per cent in 2024, driven by non-oil sector

Abu Dhabi’s luxury property market soars in 2025: Here’s why

The surge is being driven by increasing demand from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), international investors, and long-term residents

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UAE’s next public holiday falls in June – see details

The next public holiday is likely to be Islamic (Hijri) New Year, which marks the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar

Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

Hajj 2025: How many people worked to organise the pilgrimage?

The ‘Nusuk Care’ initiative delivered over 845,000 direct services, including healthcare, psychological and language support

World’s tallest vertical residences: Deyaar unveils Downtown Residences in Dubai

The development integrates luxury, innovation, and connectivity, with panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa, the Arabian Gulf, and Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai Metro Blue Line: How will it change commuting in the city

The Blue Line will transform mobility across nine key districts projected to accommodate over one million residents by 2040

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Inside the world’s tallest metro station

The station, a signature feature of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, reflects the emirate’s ambition to blend innovation with urban development

Hajj 2025: Here's how many pilgrims visited Saudi Arabia

Hajj 2025: Here’s how many pilgrims visited Saudi Arabia

According to GASTAT, 1.5 million pilgrims arrived from outside the kingdom through various entry points for Hajj

Dubai Police ranked world’s most reputable police force by study

Dubai Police ranked world’s most reputable police force by study

Dubai Police exceeded the global average across all 11 reputation indicators, scoring particularly high in fair treatment (57 per cent) and integrity (60 per cent)

5G-Advanced: e& UAE sets new world record for connectivity

By leveraging FR1 band aggregation and cutting-edge uplink technology, e& UAE has established a new global benchmark for 5G excellence

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Foundation laid for first station

The Dubai Metro Blue Line will significantly enhance mobility across the city by connecting key residential and commercial areas

AI: From buzzword to business advantage

Massive AI Surge: UAE’s GenAI growth hits 344%, leading the region

The country continues to lead the region in digital upskilling, with 13 per cent of the labor force actively engaging in online learning

South Square: Dubai’s newest luxury residential hub launched

The development is just minutes from the recently announced new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport

BAT sees MENA region as key for its smokeless transformation

The company invests more than £300m annually in research and development

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Healthcare innovation: How drones are transforming medicine delivery in Saudi

The initiative is designed to accelerate response times and support healthcare operations by delivering medicines and medical supplies

Eid Al Adha: Dubai Municipality designates beaches for families

By dedicating specific beaches to families, the municipality seeks to offer a more comfortable, secure, and enjoyable recreational environment

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UAE, Kuwait ink multiple agreements, includes Dhs9bn naval contract

The agreements span a wide range of areas, with key MoUs covering healthcare, infrastructure, investment, social development, energy transition, and AI

Indonesia’s $2.35bn Sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes Mashreq’s $500m Sukuk listing

Nasdaq Dubai welcomed Mashreq’s (“Mashreq” or “the Bank”) debut listing on the exchange with the…

Eid Al Adha 2025: Dubai’s Salik announces toll rates

The toll rates will fluctuate throughout the day based on peak and off-peak hours to better manage traffic flow during the festive period

Eid Al Adha 2025: What’s in the shopping cart for MENA consumers?

Gift preferences differed significantly between countries, underscoring the cultural diversity of the MENA market

Big Ticket winner: Emirati man claims Dhs20m prize in Abu Dhabi draw

Mubarak Gharib Rashed Salem AlDhaheri, a UAE national from Al Ain, was announced as the grand prize winner of the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw for June 2025

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Here’s what the latest S&P PMI index says about the UAE

The survey signals that the UAE economy is performing well, but the softer increases in output and new orders hint at momentum easing