Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi approved exhibition to unite leading developers, investors and homebuyers as the UAE’s real estate market enters a new phase of sustained growth as property transaction value exceeds Dh203 billion in the last 12 months News Highlights 1. Real estate transaction value in Abu Dhabi jumped 76.6 percent to Dh203.01…
Dubai is preparing for one of its biggest indoor entertainment seasons with the return of Beat The Heat DXB Season 5, a flagship event under the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 festival. Running from 11 July to 8 August, the concert series will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and feature some…
Dubai’s economy continued its strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED 232 billion, representing 2.4% year-on-year growth. The latest figures reflect Dubai’s resilience despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and regional geopolitical tensions. Key sectors driving growth Several industries played a major role in this…
Dubai International Airport has achieved another major milestone in its digital transformation. According to Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), more than 9.4 million passengers passed through immigration between January and June 2026, with over 9 million travelers using AI-powered Smart Gates. The Smart Gates have dramatically reduced the average immigration clearance…
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi approved exhibition to unite leading developers, investors and homebuyers as the UAE’s real estate market enters a new phase of sustained growth as property transaction value exceeds Dh203 billion in the last 12 months News Highlights 1. Real estate transaction value in Abu Dhabi jumped 76.6 percent to Dh203.01…
Dubai is preparing for one of its biggest indoor entertainment seasons with the return of Beat The Heat DXB Season 5, a flagship event under the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 festival. Running from 11 July to 8 August, the concert series will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and feature some…
Dubai’s economy continued its strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED 232 billion, representing 2.4% year-on-year growth. The latest figures reflect Dubai’s resilience despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and regional geopolitical tensions. Key sectors driving growth Several industries played a major role in this…
Dubai International Airport has achieved another major milestone in its digital transformation. According to Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), more than 9.4 million passengers passed through immigration between January and June 2026, with over 9 million travelers using AI-powered Smart Gates. The Smart Gates have dramatically reduced the average immigration clearance…
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) experienced a decline today as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affected investor confidence across the Gulf region. Dubai’s benchmark stock index fell by approximately 1%, making it one of the weaker-performing major Gulf markets during the trading session. The decline was largely driven by selling in major…
Dubai has reached another milestone in its journey to become one of the world’s smartest cities. During the first half of 2026, the emirate’s AI-powered Smart Travel system processed more than 9.4 million passengers, with over 9 million travelers using Smart Gates to clear immigration in only a few seconds. This achievement highlights Dubai’s continued…
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with around 3 million passengers expected to pass through its terminals during the first half of July. The surge is being driven by the start of school holidays across the UAE, as thousands of residents head abroad for…
Dubai Civil Defence successfully contained a restaurant fire that broke out on Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday morning, preventing what could have become a much larger emergency. The incident was handled swiftly, and authorities confirmed that no injuries or fatalities were reported thanks to the rapid evacuation of residents and restaurant staff. According to…
Dubai has taken another major step toward becoming one of the world’s leading destinations for gaming and digital entertainment with the successful launch of the Dubai Gaming Retreat 2026. The event brought together more than 80 leading gaming companies, investors, developers, technology experts, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the future of the…
• Officially introduces HQ Elite, an elevated collection of limited office spaces within each HQ development • Announces Wadi Villas construction up by 26% since January 2026; on track for handover later this year Dubai, UAE – [July 3, 2026] – Arista Properties has officially broken ground on HQ, its flagship commercial development in Al Furjan, marking a significant milestone for…
