Dubai Announces Dh500,000 in Diwali Prizes Featuring Music, Fireworks, and Gold

Festivities Begin in Dubai This year, the Diwali celebrations in Dubai have commenced with an array of entertainment options, ranging from spectacular fireworks displays to star-studded concerts. The Festival of Lights officially kicked off on the...

Dubai to Host Gitex TechCation 2026, Showcasing Global Technology and Innovation

A Landmark Technology Event in Dubai In December 2026, Dubai is set to host Gitex TechCation, a landmark international event that aims to redefine the landscape of technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence. Scheduled for December 7–11,...

Dubai Real Estate Sees $4 Billion in Transactions, Highlights $42 Million Apartment Sale

Overview of Dubai’s Real Estate Transactions The Dubai real estate market showcased robust activity last week, with transaction values reaching AED14.64 billion (approximately $4 billion), as reported by the Land Department. This significant...

Dubai Implements New Rules for Delivery Bikes to Reduce High-Speed Accidents

Effective November 1, 2025, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in conjunction with Dubai Police will enforce new regulations banning delivery motorcycles from high-speed lanes in an effort to enhance road safety. This initiative aims to...

Fewer UAE jobseekers get desired salary amid global talent influx

Fewer UAE professionals are able to successfully negotiate their salaries over the past 12 months amid an increasing influx of international jobseekers moving to the UAE and raising competition in the local market, a new study shows. In 2025, 49...

UAE Labour Market Hits Record with 9.4 Million Workers

14October 19, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: The UAE job market has been shifting gradually upward. Recent data tells that the UAE labour market now includes around 9.4 million people in its workforce. That’s a huge number of working-age individuals engaged...

Dubai unveils new AI initiatives to accelerate digital innovation

Dubai: Dubai has announced a series of ambitious AI initiatives and projects aimed at accelerating the city’s digital transformation and strengthening its position as a global hub for innovation. The new initiatives, approved under the directives...

Syria consul in Dubai 'defects' from government over Suweida

Zahreddine said he supported Suweida's 'self-determination' in his video statement, where he announced his defection [Getty/file photo] Syria's consul-general to the UAE has announced his "defection" over the transitional government's alleged...

Marwan show coming to Dubai charts remarkable career of late Syrian painter

Christie’s is partnering with Alserkal to bring Marwan: A Soul in Exile to Dubai. The show was the third annual Arab Art Exhibition by Christie’s, held in its London headquarters in July and August. It brought close to 200 works borrowed from...

Meet Kashkan Kissaghar, actor Ranveer Brar’s culinary love letter to Dubai

Off the back of the successful UAE debut of Kashkan, chef, author, and actor Ranveer Brar is back with a vibrant new concept that blends tradition, storytelling, and flavour in the heart of Dubai: Kashkan Kissaghar. Located at H Hotel on Sheikh...

A convoy like no other: Dubai unites by road, sea, and heart for Breast Cancer Awareness

The iconic Jeepers Pink Drive returns, but this time it’s hitting the road and the sea On October 25, the streets of Dubai will once again turn pink as the iconic Jeepers Pink Drive returns for its 7th edition – a powerful symbol of solidarity,...

World’s heaviest gold dress unveiled in Dubai: Weighs over 10kg, features 24-carat gold, precious stones worth ₹9.65 cr

Saudi Arabia, long synonymous with luxury and extravagance, has now set a dazzling new benchmark in fashion with a ₹9.65 crore dress crafted entirely from 24-carat gold. Heaviest gold dress in the world unveiled at Middle East Jewellery Show....

Ellington Properties Awards AED 1 Billion+ Construction Contract to China Railway 18th Bureau Group for Mercer House in Uptown Dubai

Dubai, UAE – 20 October 2025 – Mercer House, Ellington Properties’ acclaimed residential project in Uptown Dubai and winner of the prestigious International Property Award for Best Mixed-Use Development, has taken a major step forward with the...

Azizi launches new residential landmark along Dubai Creek

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced the launch of its latest premium residential development - Azizi Leily - in the vibrant and strategically located Al Jaddaf area. The project harmoniously blends Dubai’s heritage and modernity, offering...

Compliance key to banking industry, sustainable development: UAE Banks Federation

ABU DHABI - UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has reaffirmed the importance of compliance with all laws and regulations governing the banking and financial sector, emphasising that it is a key to the banking industry and sustainable development. The...

MAHE Dubai earns CAA accreditation from Ministry of Higher Education

Dubai: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai have been accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). The decision follows a rigoros review...

Social education and impact highlighted in “Nabd Al-Mujtama”

Digital life ambassadors Jawaher Mohammed Abdullah, Social Education Specialist, introduced the “Safe Digital Life Ambassadors” programme, under the slogan “From the community to the community,” which was launched in 2024. The programme aims to...

Making a UAE comeback: Why people leave – and return to – life in the Emirates

People come to the UAE for many reasons, including work, family, business opportunities, quality of life and the weather. For the estimated 11 million people who call the UAE home, each has their own motivation for being here, which helps make the...

FBR's 'Lifestyle Monitoring Cell' zeroes in on 20 suspected tax dodgers

Intelligence reports shared with RTOs nationwide for action. Probes target lavish assets, minimal income tax declarations. Three tax-dodging cases detailed by investigators. ISLAMABAD: The FBR’s Lifestyle Monitoring Cell has flagged over 20 cases...

Ellington awards $272mln contract for Uptown Dubai mixed-use project

Ellington Properties, a leading design-led real estate developer in Dubai, has announced that it has awarded a contract worth more than AED1 billion ($272 million) to China Railway 18th Bureau Group for its prime mixed-use development - Mercer...