On July 16, 2026, reports circulated that loud booms or explosions had been heard in the Downtown Dubai/Business Bay area. However, the Government of Dubai Media Office later said the Reuters report about explosions in Downtown Dubai was false. The Dubai Media Office urged residents and media outlets to rely only on official sources and…
H.E. Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi says the Guinness World Records title reinforces the UAE’s position as a global leader in blockchain, tokenisation and Web3 innovation H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has welcomed Blockmaze’s Guinness World Records™ achievement, saying it will further strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for blockchain, tokenisation, and Web3…
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…
Thousands of government employees in Dubai will soon enjoy a more flexible work schedule as the emirate officially reintroduces its popular “Our Flexible Summer” initiative. The programme begins on 29 June 2026 and is being implemented for the third consecutive year, reflecting Dubai’s continued focus on employee well-being, productivity, and work-life balance. Under the…
The UAE has officially begun its annual Midday Work Ban, a nationwide initiative designed to protect outdoor workers from extreme summer temperatures. The regulation came into effect today and will remain in force throughout the hottest months of the year. The rule prohibits employers from requiring employees to work outdoors under direct sunlight between 12:30…
One of the biggest developments affecting workers across Dubai and the UAE this month is the start of the annual Midday Work Ban. The rule came into effect on June 15 and will continue until September 15, 2026. During this period, companies are prohibited from allowing employees to work under direct sunlight or in open…
Mashriq Elite Developments, a Dubai-based property developer, has reported significant construction progress across five residential developments in Dubai as it continues to advance a Dh1 billion+ portfolio comprising more than 1,000 residences across some of the emirate’s fastest-growing communities. Over the past few months, the company has accelerated construction activity across its ongoing developments, including Floarea Grande in Arjan, Floarea Vista…
As summer takes hold across the United Arab Emirates, residents are once again facing one of the country’s most challenging weather periods. During June 2026, meteorologists have issued repeated warnings about extreme heat, blowing dust, reduced visibility, and strong winds affecting many parts of the UAE, including Dubai. Temperatures in some inland regions have climbed…
One of the biggest changes affecting workers in Dubai and across the UAE in 2026 is the introduction of a stricter salary payment rule for private-sector companies. Starting 1 June 2026, all private companies registered under the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) must ensure that employee salaries are paid on or before…
The United Arab Emirates has officially announced a nationwide public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 1448 AH. The announcement applies to both government employees and private-sector workers across all seven emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. The decision…
