Dubai real estate hits Dh431 billion in H1 2025

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market recorded transactions worth over Dh431 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This milestone...

Madar launches 99-unit Tulip Oasis branded homes in Dubai

UAE-based real estate developer Madar Developments has expanded its legacy brand portfolio, introducing the 11th edition under the Tulip Oasis Collection, in Dubai. Featuring 99 premium apartments, Tulip Oasis 11 Residences is set for completion...

RTA completes upgrade of 22 bus stations in Dubai

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the improvements of 22 public bus stations across the emirate, including 16 passenger stations and 6 bus depots. These efforts are part of a strategic plan to expand the public transport...

Exclusive-Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE already sent some evacuees back, cable shows

Audio By Carbonatix By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Days before President Donald Trump said he would help Afghan evacuees who fled their country and were stuck in the United Arab Emirates, the Emirati government had already begun returning...

Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE already sent some evacuees back, cable shows

Grand Theft Auto V Releases Officially Releases in Saudi Arabia and UAE After 12 Years

After a 12-year wait, Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online have finally launched in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as of July 17, 2025. The release was announced by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Media Regulation and the UAE Media...

VIDEO: Rain in Abu Dhabi, cloudy weather likely to continue across UAE

Heavy rain was witnessed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, bringing the temperature by a few notches in the area. Videos shared online shows cars moving at a slow pace on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road as some motorists cheer the rain. The the National...

PetBae: Dubai's homegrown pet sitting success story

Forget the sad, caged boarding facilities that left his beloved, anxious rescue dog, Renzo, a bit worse for wear. Chaaya decided that enough was enough. “It just makes sense to me," Joey said, advocating for the comfort and familiarity of a home...

Indian Students Choosing Dubai For Global Exposure, Says Symbiosis Director

Symbiosis International University has introduced new academic programs and expanded its industry partnerships at its Dubai campus. In an interaction with The Free Press Journal, Dr. Anita Patankar, Executive Director of the Dubai campus, spoke...

UAE police unveils drug smuggling network involving Canada, Spain, seizes 131KG of narcotics

[“Prince of Poets”: A Poem of Hope Revived in Aden Under Emirati Patronage

Aden - The judging panel of the “Prince of Poets” competition in Aden has announced the qualification of 64 poets to the second round, following a rigorous evaluation of 563 eligible poems out of a total of 805 submissions from participants across...

Dubai: Accident On E311 Near Rabat Street Bridge Traffic Delays Expected

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai Police issued a traffic advisory on Sunday (July 20) following an accident that led to congestion on Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). The congestion is expected after the Rabat Street bridge heading towards Abu...

Shisha company employee fined Dhs1.13 million for stealing daily revenues in Dubai

Dubai Civil Court has ordered a former employee of a Shisha service company to repay Dhs1,034,000 as embezzled amounts besides Dhs100,000 in compensation for material and moral damages incurred by the company. The case dates back to the time when...

UAE Leads GCC Project Market In Q2 Despite Dip, Outlook Remains Bright For 2025

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The GCC project market is expected to gain renewed momentum in the second half of 2025, led by sustained activities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. According to the latest data from MEED Projects and Kamco Invest, the UAE...

Wizz Air eyes another breathtaking Middle Eastern destination after Abu Dhabi exit

Following its recent withdrawal from Abu Dhabi, Wizz Air is now turning its attention to a new market in the Middle East. The aviation authority and airport operator of the Sultanate of Oman are currently in talks with the European low-cost...

BNP's Mengal off-loaded from Dubai flight

BNP chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal was off-loaded from a Dubai-bound flight on Sunday as his name was included in a no-fly list. Taking to his X handle, the BNP chief wrote that he was offloaded from the aircraft by immigration staff when traveling...

Alert: Speed limit restored in Abu Dhabi after accident

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Colombia on ID

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent...

Dubai Sets Global Benchmark for AI Transparency

Dubai has introduced the world’s first icon-based system to clearly signal whether content is crafted by humans, artificial intelligence, or a blend of both. Launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Human–Machine...

UAE: Long weekend break, mega shows? What to expect from 54th National Day festivities

Each December, a festive spirit fills the air across the UAE as the country gears up to celebrate the historic unification of the seven Emirates on December 2. What has been known until 2024 as the UAE National Day has now taken on a new and...