Dubai rolls out fast-track boat licenses for global visitors

Dubai rolls out fast-track boat licenses for global visitors

Through this initiative, qualified international boaters can secure a local marine vessel license by submitting their existing national license

Dubai Metro gets a makeover: 9,000 new signs to boost rider experience

New signs, smoother rides: RTA transforms Dubai Metro navigation

The ambitious initiative saw the installation and replacement of around 9,000 signs, requiring approximately 11,000 work hours

Google’s AI mode lands in MENA: Here’s what users can expect

The feature will be accessible as a dedicated tab on the Google Search results page and within the Google app on Android and iOS devices

e& UAE leads 5G innovation surge: How is it redefining the digital dream

e& tops UAE 5G performance charts, says report

Taking innovation to new heights, e& UAE set a world record by reaching 600Mbps uplink speed on a live 5G network

Dubai First-Time Home Buyer program: Developer offers discounted pricing

Dubai First-Time Home Buyer programme: Developer offers discounted pricing

This move represents a strategic alignment with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to increase homeownership rates across the city

UAE set for September public holiday marking Prophet’s Birthday

Sectors such as hospitality, retail, and travel are likely to benefit from increased domestic demand, with long weekends often driving higher hotel occupancy, retail footfall, and short-haul travel bookings

Parents in UAE take note: No more second semester exams in public schools

Parents in UAE take note: No more second semester exams in public schools

Since January, the ministry has been proactively preparing public schools to implement sweeping updates for the upcoming academic year

UAE federal employees gain flexible work options under school policy

Parents of children in nurseries and kindergartens may also benefit from a morning late arrival or early departure

Inside UAE’s wellness, sports communities: What would it be like to live there?

Inside UAE’s wellness, sports communities: What is it like to live there?

The UAE is elevating the concept of “living well” with developments like The Heights Country Club & Wellness by EMAAR

Saudi Central Bank announces 4-year holiday calendar for banks

Saudi Arabia’s SFD signs $987m development loan agreements

The 2024 agreements also marked the Fund’s expansion into five new countries

Dubai to install 200 ultra-fast EV stations in residential, retail areas

Dubai to install 200 ultra-fast EV stations in residential, retail areas

The project promises greater convenience for drivers and supports Dubai’s broader 2040 Urban Master Plan and green mobility goals

Engineer Amer Khansaheb, CEO and board member of Union Propertie, on GCC real estate journey

From icons to infrastructure: Union Properties CEO on GCC’s real estate evolution

Alongside physical infrastructure, digital transformation is another defining force in the real estate landscape, says Khansaheb

Jazeera Airways launches 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' promotion for fall travel

Jazeera Airways launches ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ promotion for fall travel

The offer is available from August 18 to August 24, for travel between September 1 and December 15

Back to school: RTA guidelines for bus drivers, transport operators

Back to school: RTA guidelines for bus drivers, transport operators

The inspections are being led by RTA’s specialised teams, which are actively monitoring the compliance of transport operators with transport laws

Emirates Post unveils new stamp collection: Here's what it signifies

Emirates Post unveils new stamp collection: Here’s what it signifies

Drawing inspiration from the League’s visual identity, the design highlights key values such as independence, integration, and solidarity

Operation Pink Diamond: Dubai Police foil $25m diamond heist

Operation Pink Diamond: Dubai Police foil $25m diamond heist

The suspects, all of Asian nationality, devised a sophisticated plan to deceive the diamond’s owner, a jeweller, by posing as wealthy buyers interested in purchasing the gems

Bay Villas in Dubai render

Nakheel awards Dhs2.6bn Bay Villas contract to Fibrex Contracting

Bay Villas incorporates traditional design touches, such as wooden finishes and arabesque detailing

Saudi limits foreign control: CMA restricts ownership to 49%

Saudi limits foreign control: CMA restricts ownership to 49%

Foreign strategic investors are exempt from this cap, provided they hold their shares for a minimum of two years

Dubai’s AI robot patrols the metro: Here’s how it’s saving thousands of man hours

The RTA also reports that ARIIS has helped optimise maintenance resource allocation by 40 per cent, thanks to the system’s real-time data analytics

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil boom: Export certificates jump 10.3% in a year

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil boom: Export certificates jump 10.3% in a year

Between June 2024 and June 2025, certificates of origin issued by the Chamber rose by 10.3 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier

Foreign investors alert: Saudi approves digital IDs for property ownership

Foreign investors alert: Saudi approves digital IDs for property ownership

The decision comes as part of broader efforts to implement the non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law, which will come into effect in January 2026

UAE hotels reach 70% occupancy: What’s behind the surge?

UAE hotels reach 70% occupancy: What’s behind the surge?

The increase is seen as a direct result of government efforts to build smart tourism infrastructure and enhance visitor experiences

Dubai Police just added a beastly Audi RS7 to their luxury fleet

Dubai Police just added a beastly Audi RS7 to their luxury fleet

Its bold design and advanced technological features make it both a powerful patrol vehicle and a head-turner on the roads

Al Reem Island leads the pack: 38% price surge puts it at no 1 in Abu Dhabi

Residents of Al Reem Island benefit from a unique urban lifestyle that blends waterfront living, Grade-A office spaces and top-tier healthcare

Cloud seeding in focus as UAE readies for cooler weather

The programme generates 168–838 million cubic metres of additional rainfall annually, with 84–419 million cubic metres of usable water

UAE introduces new passport rule: read details

UAE introduces new passport rule: read details

The new policy, effective Monday, August 18, can be accessed via the authority’s smart services platform

Dubai’s JVC gets Dh150m boost from Nisus Finance and BNW Partnership

Dubai’s JVC gets Dh150m boost from Nisus Finance and BNW Partnership

This collaboration is poised to redefine the real estate experience in Dubai, offering enhanced opportunities for both investors and end-users

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

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

The updated compliance measures are designed to tighten oversight and promote fair wage practices across Saudi Arabia’s private sector

Saudi’s PIF grows assets under management to $913bn in 2024

Saudi’s PIF grows assets under management to $913bn in 2024

According to its recently released 2024 annual report, the fund delivered an average total portfolio return of 7.2 per cent annually since 2017

Car wash, refuel: Dubai's new parking perk comes to your spot

Car wash, refuel: Dubai’s new parking perk comes to your spot

This partnership transforms idle parking time into an opportunity for customers to refuel or refresh their vehicles, without any hassle