Teaching excellence rewarded: Dubai grants 223 Golden Visas to educators

Teaching excellence rewarded: Dubai grants 223 Golden Visas to educators

The move is part of a broader strategy to attract top global teaching talent and strengthen Dubai’s position as a world-class education hub

Saudi's new rule: All types of visas allow holders to perform Umrah

Umrah 2025: Saudi ministry rolls out new accommodation license system

This initiative has been developed in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Abu Dhabi Investment Forum

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 partners with New Jersey to scale ventures

The agreement establishes reciprocal access between Abu Dhabi and New Jersey’s startup ecosystems

Tesla begins selling Cybertrucks in Qatar

Tesla begins selling Cybertrucks in Qatar

The move underscores Tesla’s drive to widen its international reach as it faces slowing demand and intensifying competition in its core markets

Dubai rentals that are actually worth it: Here’s where to look

Rent smart in Dubai: Top areas that are actually worth your money

While rents have increased in prime locations, Dubai still offers excellent value-for-money options for residents seeking better lifestyle experiences

Aramco, Honeywell, KAUST sign pact to develop crude-to-chemicals tech

Aramco, Honeywell, KAUST sign pact to develop crude-to-chemicals tech

The three organisations said the initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy beyond oil by developing downstream industries

Saudi PIF sells 10% stake in Tadawul

Saudi Arabia mulls full foreign access to main stock exchange

This move will enable all foreign investors to participate without meeting eligibility rules

Kuwait returns to global debt markets with $11bn bond issue

Kuwait has estimated sovereign wealth assets of more than $1tr

Bahrain’s GDP grows by 2.1% in Q3 2024, driven by non-oil sector

Bahrain returns to global markets with dual bond, sukuk sale

Ratings agency S&P Global revised Bahrain’s outlook to “negative” from “stable” in April

'Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility': AICTO DG Mohamed Ben Amor shares insights

‘Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility’: AICTO DG Mohamed Ben Amor shares insights

As the Arab ICT Organization pushes forward with regional frameworks and ethical AI standards, DG Mohamed Ben Amor highlights how partnerships and policy alignment can strengthen defences across the Arab world and beyond

Abu Dhabi gears up for Season 2 of A2RL with $2.25m prize pool

Abu Dhabi gears up for Season 2 of A2RL with $2.25m prize pool

Teams from ten countries will compete this year, with France and Japan joining the league for the first time

Etihad Rail MoUs

Etihad Rail on track to launch passenger services by 2026

The UAE’s national railway is gearing up to launch passenger services by 2026, linking 11 cities and regions with fast, safe and sustainable journeys

Flying Emirates? Power bank use banned onboard from October 1

Emirates allows passengers to carry only one power bank under 100 Watt Hours, but use of these devices in the cabin is now banned

Saudi’s PIF joins $55bn buyout of Electronic Arts

For PIF, Saudi Arabia’s $1tn wealth fund, the investment is a massive opportunity to push ahead with efforts to become a global hub for games and sports

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

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

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, as another anticipated production increase by OPEC+ and the resumption of oil exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Dubai rolls out new productivity system for government workforce

Dubai rolls out new productivity system for government workforce

The first phase will assess workforce productivity using recognised performance metrics, comparing service outputs against workforce size

Major reforms hit transport rental offices, vehicle shelters in Saudi Arabia

Major reforms hit transport rental offices, vehicle shelters in Saudi Arabia

Among the key components are precise regulations for activity zones, architectural design criteria and facade treatments

New UAE visas just dropped: AI experts, widows, friends and more covered

New UAE visas just dropped: AI experts, widows, friends and more covered

A new humanitarian residence permit has been launched, valid for one year and extendable based on specific conditions

Dubai Police luxury patrol fleet: New AI-powered Mercedes cars hit the streets

The newly inducted vehicles include the Mercedes SL 55 AMG, Mercedes GT 63 AMG, and the Mercedes EQS 580, a fully electric model

UAE travellers alert: Free first-class tickets, seat sales and millions of miles

UAE travellers alert: Free first-class tickets, seat sales and millions of miles

These campaigns not only reward customer behavior but also reflect the growing role of loyalty programmes as core revenue drivers

Emirates Road upgrade: Massive overhaul to handle 9,000 vehicles per hour

The project, which forms part of a comprehensive national plan, will expand the current three-lane road to five lanes in each direction

Abu Dhabi Beach Guideline: What visitors need to know

Abu Dhabi Beach Guideline: What visitors need to know

The initiative underscores the emirate’s long-term vision of creating inclusive and environmentally responsible public spaces

The return of the Dubai Fountain: Show dates, timings and what’s new

The return of the Dubai Fountain: Show dates, timings and what’s new

This level of anticipation reflects not only the fountain’s global appeal but also its emotional significance for many visitors

Emirati employment: Ru’ya 2025 powers up the UAE’s future workforce

Emirati employment: Ru’ya 2025 powers up the UAE’s future workforce

The Get Hired! initiative played a pivotal role in accelerating interview processes and driving instant placements

Saudi freezes rents in Riyadh for 5 years: Inside the boldest housing reform

Saudi freezes rents in Riyadh for 5 years: Inside the boldest housing reform

The new regulations, approved by the Council of Ministers, prohibit any increase in rental value, regardless of whether the contract is new or existing

FinTech boom: Dubai joins world’s top 4 in global financial power rankings

This recognition reaffirms Dubai’s leadership in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, elevating its profile on the global financial stage

Dubai Taxi Company and Kabi by Al Ghurair join forces to Shape the Future of Mobility in the UAE

Dubai Taxi Company, Kabi by Al Ghurair form ride-hailing alliance with Bolt, Zed

The partnership will see DTC’s 6,200 taxis and Kabi’s 3,680 taxis integrated into Bolt and Zed platforms, with future additions to both fleets automatically included.

NBA legends attending NBA District 2025 (Credit: NBAE)

Basketball legends to headline fan events at NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025

The fan event will run from October 2 to 5 at Manarat Al Saadiyat alongside preseason games between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers on October 2

ADREC: Abu Dhabi posts record property transactions in H1 Image for illustrative-purposes Getty Images

Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector posts Dhs54bn in H1 transactions: ADREC

Established in 2023 under the DMT, ADREC serves as the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector

Dubai reports record greenfield FDI for 8th consecutive half year period image Dubai Media Office

Dubai tops global greenfield FDI projects list for 8th straight half-year period

The emirate attracted an estimated Dhs40.4bn ($11bn) in FDI capital in H1 2025, up 62 per cent from Dhs24.7bn a year earlier