Dubai Times

Emaar Launches Golf Fields Residential Community in Dubai South

Emaar Properties has introduced Golf Fields within Emaar South, offering apartments and townhouses overlooking a championship golf course near Al Maktoum International Airport.

Dubai Residential Development Expands With New Sustainable Community in Academic City

Danube Properties has launched Greenz by Danube, a low-density townhouse and villa development featuring private gardens, wellness facilities, electric vehicle charging stations and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.

Dubai Culture Advances Restoration Projects in Deira and Al Fahidi

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is restoring historic areas while adding contemporary art installations, heritage hotels and artisan workshops to strengthen cultural tourism and local arts.

Dubai Launches New Innovation Incubators for Logistics and Supply Chain Startups

Dubai Future Foundation and Dubai Internet City’s in5 ecosystem have introduced specialised incubation programmes focused on fourth-party logistics, autonomous freight and supply chain optimisation.

Emirates Expands Digital Connectivity Through Widebody Fleet Modernisation

Emirates is progressing with cabin retrofits and high-speed satellite Wi-Fi installations across its Boeing and Airbus widebody fleets to improve digital connectivity for international passengers.

UAE Education Authorities Complete School Readiness Checks Ahead of New Academic Year

Education regulators in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have completed final inspections covering curriculum requirements, safety standards and traffic-management arrangements before schools reopen.

Abu Dhabi Launches Genomic Research Initiatives to Support Personalised Preventive Healthcare

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi is using large-scale genomic sequencing in clinical research aimed at developing targeted preventive treatments for chronic hereditary conditions.

Dubai South Residential Projects Advance Near Al Maktoum International Airport

Developers of Legacy Heights and Samana South Haven are moving ahead with construction in Dubai South, where proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai is supporting investor demand.

Dubai Developers Accelerate Residential Construction Across Major Growth Districts

Developers including Ellington Properties, Emaar Properties, Danube Properties and Binghatti are advancing new residential projects across Meydan, Emaar South, Academic City and Al Warsan as demand for Dubai housing remains strong.

UAE-Backed Mobility Fintech Moove Expands Globally After Reaching Two-Point-One Billion Dollar Valuation

Mobility finance company Moove, backed by Mubadala, is expanding vehicle-financing operations across international markets following a valuation of two-point-one billion dollars.

ADNOC Expands Renewable Energy Integration as Part of Decarbonisation Programme

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is adding clean-power technologies across upstream and downstream operations as the company works toward national net-zero targets while maintaining hydrocarbon supplies.

UAE Extends Corporate Tax Relief for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Through 2029

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism says the extension of corporate tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises will help local businesses withstand global economic pressures and support the UAE’s startup sector.

Dubai International Airport Handles Major Late-Summer Travel Surge as Regional Flight Plans Shift

Dubai International Airport is managing heavy passenger traffic during the back-to-school and end-of-summer period as Emirates and flydubai maintain robust schedules alongside selective international airline adjustments.

UAE and Dubai Prepare New Regional Media and Cultural Events for Autumn

The Arab Media Summit will feature GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi as its keynote speaker in Dubai in September, while the emirate is also preparing a calendar of autumn festivals, culinary events and entertainment summits.

UAE Expands Artificial Intelligence Training Through National Experts and AI Programmes

Thirty-two Emirati specialists have completed the second module of the National Experts Program’s artificial intelligence track, while applications have opened for the seventh cohort of the National Artificial Intelligence Program.

UAE Venture Capital Funding Rises Forty-Seven Percent to Four Hundred Nineteen Million Dollars in First Quarter

Dubai-based Global Ventures reported a sharp annual increase in UAE venture capital funding, citing founder-focused regulations and growing investment in supply chain innovation in its ten-year ecosystem review.

UAE Introduces New Excise Pricing and Corporate Tax Audit Requirements

Businesses in the UAE face new federal rules from September and October, including a minimum excise price for electronic smoking liquids and mandatory audited financial statements for taxable companies with annual revenue above fifty mil...

Dubai Expands Emirates Road Capacity With Five-Kilometre Upgrade Opening August 30

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority will open a five-kilometre Emirates Road expansion adding two lanes toward Wadi Al Amardi, raising capacity from twelve thousand to sixteen thousand vehicles per hour and reducing peak travel times b...

UAE Extends Emirati Women’s Day Celebrations to a Full Month for the First Time

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced that nationwide celebrations honoring Emirati women will run for a full month, recognizing their contributions across sectors of national development.

Dubai Delegation Opens Largest-Ever Pavilion at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne

A Dubai delegation led by the Dubai Films and Games Commission is using the emirate’s largest Gamescom pavilion to promote its gaming industry and support its ambition to rank among the world’s top ten gaming hubs by 2033.

UAE Public and Private Sectors Observe Paid Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

Federal government employees and private-sector workers across the UAE received a three-day paid holiday for the observance of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday.

Dubai Police Intensifies Enforcement of Vehicle Impoundment Rules for Unpaid Fines

Authorities reiterated strict enforcement measures for motorists with accumulated traffic penalties, while directing drivers to use digital channels to clear outstanding fines.

UAE Private Sector Receives Guidance on Public Holiday Pay and Leave Rules

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued compliance guidance reminding private employers of compensation and compensatory-leave requirements for employees working during official public holidays.

Dubai Launches Heritage Restoration and Digital Documentation Programme

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has begun restoration and digital documentation projects for newly listed heritage sites, including Saruq Al Hadid, to preserve historic architecture and support cultural tourism.

Dubai Expands Digital Telemedicine and AI-Assisted Healthcare Services

The Dubai Health Authority is upgrading remote consultation networks and introducing artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostic tools across outpatient and primary healthcare facilities to improve access and efficiency.

Sharjah Real Estate Transactions Rise as Investors From 121 Nationalities Enter Market

Sharjah recorded higher real estate transaction values during the first half of the year, with buyers from more than one hundred twenty-one nationalities contributing to broader investor participation.

Global Investors Increase Funding for UAE Solar and Green Hydrogen Projects

International financial institutions and clean-energy developers are increasing commitments to large solar and green hydrogen projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, supporting the UAE’s expansion of renewable-energy infrastructure.

UAE Advances Net-Zero and Water Security Projects Across Industrial Zones

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is accelerating clean-energy integration and water-security initiatives across industrial areas as part of the UAE’s long-term net-zero and resource-management plans.

Dubai Police Warn Drivers of Vehicle Impoundment for Traffic Fines Above 6,000 Dirhams

Dubai Police reminded motorists that vehicles can be impounded when accumulated unpaid traffic fines exceed six thousand dirhams and urged drivers to settle outstanding penalties through smart application channels.

UAE Listed ADNOC Companies Report $25.3 Billion in First-Half Revenue

ADNOC’s publicly listed subsidiaries generated combined first-half revenue of twenty-five point three billion US dollars, supported by operational performance, logistics efficiency and major gas expansion projects.

Dubai Launches Global Campaign to Attract High-Spending International Visitors

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism is targeting key overseas markets with promotions focused on luxury hotels, dining and major autumn business events to sustain visitor growth.

UAE Streamlines Digital Residency and Visa Services Through Automated Platforms

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has upgraded digital systems for visa renewals, residency permits and corporate sponsorship applications for residents, employers and foreign nationals.

Dubai Private Schools Prepare to Welcome More Than 27,000 Teachers

Private schools across Dubai have completed preparations for the new academic year, with more than twenty-seven thousand teachers and hundreds of thousands of students expected to return under updated regulatory frameworks.

Dubai Metro and Public Transport Extend Services for Holiday Weekend

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority adjusted operating schedules for the Metro, Tram, buses and marine transport services to accommodate increased travel during the extended public holiday weekend.

Emirates to Introduce Premium Economy on Mauritius Flights From September

Emirates will begin offering Premium Economy cabins on scheduled services to Mauritius from September first, expanding the carrier’s premium travel offering on Indian Ocean routes.

Etihad Airways Adds Frequencies on Major European and Asian Routes

Etihad Airways is increasing flights on key connections from Abu Dhabi to major European and Asian destinations as the UAE expands aviation and tourism capacity.

UAE Fuel Prices Adjusted for August in Line With Global Energy Markets

The UAE Fuel Price Committee set August prices at three dirhams and sixty fils per liter for Super Ninety-Eight petrol and three dirhams and eighty fils for diesel, reflecting international energy-market movements.

Dubai Real Estate Sales Remain Near Seven Billion Dirhams a Week in August

Dubai’s residential market has maintained strong weekly transaction volumes, with off-plan developments leading sales and prime waterfront properties continuing to attract international high-net-worth investors.

Abu Dhabi Archaeologists Uncover Bronze Age Collective Tomb at Al Ain Site

Researchers working at the Qattara Archaeological Cemetery discovered a well-preserved collective tomb dating to the Wadi Suq and Late Bronze Age periods, offering new evidence on ancient burial practices and trade.

Dubai Prepares for Global AI Week 2026 as Policymakers and Industry Leaders Gather

Dubai Future Foundation is preparing an international programme focused on artificial intelligence applications and initiatives linked to the Dubai Universal Blueprint and the emirate’s D33 economic agenda.

UAE Aid Agency and Space Agency Join Forces to Improve West Africa Disaster Response

The two agencies signed a partnership to train regional specialists in using Earth-observation satellite data and geospatial tools to strengthen disaster-management capabilities in West Africa.

Dubai Expands Artificial Intelligence and Fintech Partnerships Through DIFC

The Dubai International Financial Centre is expanding its technology ecosystem through new partnerships and accelerator cohorts at the Dubai AI Campus, attracting global technology companies and venture capital investors.

UAE Non-Oil Economy Accounts for Nearly 79.4 Percent of National Output

Financial services, insurance, construction and manufacturing recorded the strongest year-on-year growth as non-oil activities continued to account for nearly four-fifths of the UAE economy.

UAE Non-Oil Foreign Trade Reaches Record Levels as Economic Partnerships Expand

The UAE recorded significant growth in non-oil foreign trade during the first half of the year, supported by rising non-oil exports and the implementation of bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements.

ADNOC Gas Reports $665 Million Second-Quarter Net Income Above Guidance

ADNOC Gas posted second-quarter net income of six hundred sixty-five million US dollars, exceeding its initial guidance and supporting a planned quarterly dividend of nine hundred forty million dollars alongside continued capital investm...