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Dubai: This popular mall has been renamed

Dubai: This popular mall has been renamed

The redevelopment brings an elevated retail experience, showcasing an impressive lineup of premium brands and eateries

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

These projects are not mere infrastructural enhancements; they are the beating heart of a broader strategy to diversify economies

UAE weather update: Rain, thunder, hail expected midweek

UAE weather update: Rain, thunder, hail expected midweek

Weather disturbances are forecast to affect eastern and southern parts of the country, extending into some internal areas

DWTC reveals H2 2025 calendar

Dubai World Trade Centre to host over 135 events in H2 2025; see list

This month, DWTC will host Paper Arabia, Comedy Mixtape 2025, Matt Redman Live, Universal Postal Union Congress Dubai, WHX Tech, The Gulf Bride Show and WETEX

Dubai goes digital: New licensing system transforms airport security

Dubai goes digital: New licensing system transforms airport security

It supports the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and reinforces international trust in Dubai’s aviation security framework

Image Parkin for illustrative purposes new paid parking zones in Al Jaddaf

Dubai launches paid parking zones in Al Jaddaf, adjusts tariffs

This step aligns with Dubai’s wider push to better regulate parking in high-traffic areas

UAE fuel prices: What will motorists pay in September?

UAE fuel prices: What will motorists pay in September?

Brent crude futures for October delivery, which expired on Friday, settled at $68.12 a barrel, down 50 cents, or 0.73 per cent

Dubai Airshow 2025: How will it set the pace for advanced air mobility

Dubai Airshow 2025: How it will set the pace for advanced air mobility

The 2025 edition will host over 1,500 exhibitors from around the globe, showcase more than 200 aircraft, and offer 12 conference tracks

How e& is powering Emirati women to lead the UAE’s digital future

The company has also implemented flexible working arrangements tailored to new parents, including enhanced remote work policies

RTA digitising training, qualification for new drivers via Tadreeb

RTA digitising training, qualification for new drivers via Tadreeb

The platform, managed by RTA’s Licensing Agency, serves about 250,000 trainees annually, delivering more than six million hours of training

Flying soon? Emirates upgrades flights in 4 cities

Flying soon? Emirates upgrades flights in 4 cities

The move aims to meet growing demand for upscale travel options and ensure a more consistent customer experience across its network

Inside Dubai’s Dhs431bn property boom: What’s on offer for investors?

Inside Dubai’s Dhs431bn property boom: What’s on offer for investors?

A growing number of high-net-worth individuals and families are making Dubai their primary base, rather than investing remotely

Gensler unveils Schneider Electric’s flagship office “The NEST” in Dubai

Gensler unveils Schneider Electric’s flagship office “The NEST” in Dubai

The project is also the first in Schneider Electric’s Global Impact Buildings Programme

Dubai's education sector: 25 new schools, ECCs, universities to open up

Dubai’s education sector: 25 new schools, ECCs, universities to open up

The expansion reflects Dubai’s continued evolution as a global hub for high-quality education and family-friendly living

Dubai’s airport traffic set to smooth out: Bridge expansion project kicks off

Dubai’s airport traffic set to smooth out: Bridge expansion project kicks off

The project is designed to improve traffic flow, reduce journey times, and accommodate the airport’s rapidly increasing passenger numbers

Dubai introduces new licence service for visiting boat owners

Dubai introduces new licence service for visiting boat owners

International visitors now have the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional marine experience in Dubai’s waters

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

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

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

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

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

Ben Simpfendorfer, a Partner at Oliver Wyman, based in Hong Kong, on Insights: How Dubai can soar to new heights as a global city 

Insights: How Dubai can soar to new heights as a global city 

Dubai, which serves as a destination or transit hub for more than 90 million travellers from over 270 cities around the world, is well placed to capture a big share of the growth in leisure travel from these mid-tier cities

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

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

Is Dubai's short-term rental market hurting long-term property value?

Is Dubai’s short-term rental market hurting long-term property value?

The shift towards a sharing economy model in Dubai may inadvertently lead to a reduction in the overall housing supply

Dubai GDP rises 4pc in q1 image-courtesy-for-illustrative-purposes Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s GDP grows 4% in Q1 2025, led by health, real estate sectors

Dubai’s performance through 2024 and into Q1 2025 reflects the continued momentum towards achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, said the DEDC CEO

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

How AI is powering UAE travel in 2025: More bookings, less fraud

How AI is powering UAE travel in 2025: More bookings, less fraud

68 per cent of UAE travellers now use AI when booking holidays, domestic and international, marking a 57 per cent increase versus last year

Dubai’s clean city drive: New Eltizam app empowers officials

The initiative targets eight offences, from spitting in public areas and improper disposal of chewing gum to dumping waste in the sea and lighting fires in unauthorised places