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Dubai awards Dhs1.4bn contracts to build stormwater drainage infrastructure

Dubai awards contracts worth Dhs1.4bn for stormwater projects

The works commissioned under the ‘Tasreef’ project will add more than 36 kilometres of new drainage lines to mitigate potential flooding risks

Full list: The UAE’s 27 CEPA agreements and counting

The UAE’s CEPA agreements are aimed at lowering trade barriers with key global partners

Dubai’s RTA adopts new technology for road assessment

The technology also enables safe and efficient inspection of elevated assets along highways and major roads

Insights: Why Dubai's proptech vision is great news for the real estate sector  

Insights: Why Dubai’s proptech vision is great news for the real estate sector  

With property prices and rental yields on the rise, and technologies like AI and blockchain unlocking new investment models, the emirate is setting the pace for the future of real estate

Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets fall amid global sell-off

The losses across the UAE markets reflect investor concern over new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump

From Airport Pickups to Luxury Cruising, OneClickDrive Changes How You Rent a Car in Dubai

OneClickDrive caters to all your transportation needs with its extensive array of choices, ranging from economy cars to high-end luxury vehicles

Eid Al Fitr 2025: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Eid Al Fitr 2025: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Here are some places where you can watch free fireworks and take part in events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the Eid break

Jafza invests Dhs90m to expand logistics park to meet demand

Jafza invests Dhs90m to expand logistics park to meet demand

The expansion brings the total area of Jafza Logistics Park to more than 922,000 square feet

Omniyat unveils Beyond, new waterfront project

5 things to know about Beyond, Omniyat Group’s luxury development company

Headquartered in Dubai, Beyond is backed by Omniyat’s full resources and experience but is taking a more wide-ranging approach

5 things to know about Dubai’s newest property firm, BT Properties

Based in Dubai South – a 145 square kilometre master-planned city near Al Maktoum International Airport – BT Properties is betting big on one of the emirate’s most promising growth corridors

New update on Dubai's variable parking tariff policy; see details

New update on Dubai’s variable parking tariff policy; see details

The Variable Parking Tariff Policy will take effect in Dubai starting April 4

Oman Ahli United Bank, Bank Dhofar merger

Eid holidays 2025: What to know before driving from UAE to Oman by car

UAE tops the list of the six Arab nationalities visiting Oman, with 1.1 million visitors coming to the country in 2024

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s new 3 lane bridge to handle 4,800 cars per hour

The bridge not only expedites the flow of traffic but also facilitates movement right from the Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street to Sheikh Rashid Road

DWTC Expands Horizons: Record Events and Real Estate Growth in 2024

DWTC reports record events, real estate growth in 2024

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has broken new records in terms of attendance numbers at several of its key events, with 2.65 million attendees across their events last year

Dubai’s road ahead: RTA, ENOC Group test green hydrogen-powered mobility solutions

Green hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, such as solar and wind, and emits zero carbon dioxide (CO2) during the production process

Sheikh Zayed Road expansion: 3,200 cars to be accommodated per hour

The road adjacent to the Financial Centre Metro Station has been expanded in the direction heading towards Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Al Khail Metro Station now has a new name

Dubai’s RTA will update and rename the station names on both the external and indoor directional signage for all metro stations, from April to June 2025

Dubai to add over 11,300 hotel rooms by 2027; nearly 4,620 expected in 2025

Dubai to add over 11,300 hotel rooms by 2027; nearly 4,620 expected in 2025

According to a report by leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell, in 2024, the emirate added 4,255 rooms across 19 new hotels, marking a 2.9 per cent increase in its hospitality sector

Sheikh Hamdan passes new resolution for free zone operations Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Introduces new resolution to regulate free zone operations

The DET has the authority to issue licenses allowing free zone establishments to operate in mainland Dubai or to open branches within the emirate

GEMS signs biggest solar energy deal in UAE’s education sector

This particular initiative is expected to reduce 14,276 metric tonnes of carbon emissions per year, equivalent to taking 3,300 cars off the road

RTA planning new Dubai Metro Gold Line

It will help ease the pressure on the Red Line and improve accessibility between the older part of Dubai and the newer residential and commercial developments

RTA luxury transport services

Dubai’s luxury transport sector sees record 44% rise in 2024

E-hail services also saw significant growth, with trips rising by 32 per cent to 32,556,975 in 2024 from 24,616,527 in 2023

Dubai to get new free zone cluster: All details here

It aims to foster a unique, collaborative ecosystem to support and accelerate the industry’s growth

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Public-private partnerships will be instrumental in bridging capital gaps, accelerating innovation and ensuring regulatory alignment

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

The partnership aligns with DWTC’s commitment to tripling Dubai’s MICE sector GDP contribution to Dhs54bn annually by 2033, as outlined in the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda

Image courtesy Dubai Media Office - Cruise tourism image for illustrative purposes

Tourism: Emirates strengthens ties with TUI Cruises, Costa Cruises

Dubai’s cruise tourism growth has been supported by expedited customs and visa processing, duty-free services, complimentary city shuttles, and Emirates’ dedicated check-in facilities at Port Rashid

Good news for EV drivers: New charging stations to come up in Dubai

Customers will be able to pay both the EV charging tariff and the parking fee in a single transaction using Parkin’s app

Dubai real estate sales in February reached AED 51.1 billion, a 39.91_ increase in value on the same month last year.

Dubai real estate sales hit Dhs51.1bn in Feb; see top performing areas

Dubai’s February property sales have seen a 449 per cent increase in value over the past five years

DEWA Dubai energy stats for 2024 Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: Energy demand rises by 5.4% to 59,594 gigawatt-hours in 2024

The total energy consumption in 2024 reached 59,594 gigawatt hours (GWh), up from 56,516 GWh in 2023, DEWA’s Al Tayer announced

Parkin performance highlights 2024

Parkin reports net profit rise of 13% to Dhs120m in 2024

Parkin’s total revenue for Q4 2024 surged 30 per cent year-on-year to Dhs265m, driven by increased parking transactions and expanded space capacity