Dubai Times

Dubai Opens Five-Kilometre Emirates Road Expansion to Ease Sharjah Traffic

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has opened a five-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road with two additional lanes for traffic from Sharjah toward Wadi Al Amardi, increasing road capacity from 12,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour.

Masdar Begins Commercial Operations at UK Battery Storage Facility in Rochdale

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company Masdar has started commercial operations at a 35-megawatt battery energy storage facility in Rochdale, marking progress in its planned one billion-pound UK investment program to support electricity grid se...

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

United Arab Emirates non-oil foreign trade continued to reach new highs as growing exports and deeper commercial ties under Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements supported trade expansion across international markets.

Dubai Completes 104 Property Projects Worth AED 111 Billion in First Half of 2026

Dubai Land Department data shows that 104 major real estate projects worth AED 111 billion were completed during the first half of 2026, with total project value rising 52 percent from the comparable period.

ADNOC Logistics Orders Two LNG Carriers Worth $440 Million

ADNOC Logistics and Services has ordered two next-generation liquefied natural gas carriers for $440 million, expanding its specialized fleet to 24 vessels as international energy demand remains strong.

Dubai International Airport Handles 31.5 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026

Dubai International Airport processed 31.5 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, while more than 98 percent of travelers cleared passport control within ten minutes as international air connectivity recovered.

UAE Allocates $10 Million in Emergency Aid to Flood-Hit Nepal

The United Arab Emirates has committed ten million US dollars through the UAE Aid Agency to provide food, medical supplies and other urgent assistance to communities affected by severe floods and landslides in Nepal.

UAE Ministry of Health Expands Seasonal Prevention and Health Awareness Campaign

Health authorities across the Emirates are promoting seasonal wellness, preventive screening and chronic-disease management through a national public awareness campaign.

Dubai Future Foundation Expands Startup Programs for Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech

The Dubai Future Foundation has launched new acceleration cohorts designed to help artificial intelligence and deep-technology startups expand their operations in the emirate.

UAE Advances AI and Drone Research for Weather Modification

Researchers in the United Arab Emirates are using machine-learning systems and autonomous drone sensors to study cloud microphysics and improve techniques for rain enhancement.

UAE Conducts 110 Cloud-Seeding Flights to Support Water Security

The National Centre of Meteorology carried out one hundred and ten cloud-seeding flights during 2026, using meteorological radar and artificial intelligence research to support rainfall enhancement and groundwater replenishment.

Dubai Tourism Maintains Strong Hospitality Performance Ahead of Busy Autumn Calendar

Dubai’s tourism industry recorded strong hotel occupancy and guest spending during the summer, providing a solid base for an autumn schedule featuring major business forums, trade exhibitions and sporting events.

Emirates Adjusts Seasonal Network as Regional Airspace Disruptions Continue

Emirates is restoring selected flight frequencies and adjusting aircraft deployment to maintain global connectivity while managing disruptions affecting regional airspace.

Dubai Airports Expands Biometric and Self-Service Systems to Speed Passenger Processing

Dubai International Airport is deploying more biometric clearance gates, self-service bag drops and redesigned terminal areas as it seeks to maintain fast passenger processing and reliable service.

UAE Sovereign Funds Increase Global Investments in Clean Energy and Semiconductors

Emirati sovereign investment funds are expanding international investments in clean-energy infrastructure, green hydrogen and advanced semiconductor manufacturing across North America, Europe and Asia.

UAE Central Bank Holds Base Rate at 3.65 Percent as Banking Liquidity Remains Stable

The Central Bank of the UAE kept its base rate at three point six five percent, citing stable domestic monetary conditions and continued growth in banking assets.

Dubai Land Department and International Property Show Strengthen Real Estate Investment Partnership

The Dubai Land Department has expanded its partnership with the International Property Show to attract international investment, improve market transparency and support the objectives of Dubai’s Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.

Dubai Property Market Sees Strong Demand for Branded Residences and Luxury Villas

Real estate consultancies report continued demand from ultra-high-net-worth buyers for branded residences and premium beachfront villas in prime Dubai districts including Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Hills Estate.

Dubai Real Estate Sector Accelerates Adoption of Blockchain and Agentic AI

Property developers across the UAE are expanding the use of blockchain-based fractional ownership, digital investor platforms and autonomous artificial intelligence systems to improve property management and market transparency.

UAE Debt Markets and Banks Retain Strong Credit Profiles, Fitch Says

Fitch Ratings reaffirmed the strong investment-grade credit profiles of leading UAE financial institutions, citing solid capitalization, resilience to international financial volatility and sovereign backing.

Christie’s International Real Estate Expands Into Abu Dhabi as Luxury Housing Sales Surge

Christie’s International Real Estate has entered Abu Dhabi as residential sales rose more than one hundred and sixty percent in the first half of 2026, reflecting the strength of the emirate’s luxury housing market.

Technip Energies Wins Engineering Contract for ADNOC Offshore Expansion

Technip Energies has secured an engineering contract through Larsen & Toubro to provide detailed design and technical services for offshore facilities and infrastructure upgrades under an ADNOC Offshore development program.

UAE Digital Bank Zand Adds USDC Support Alongside Dirham Stablecoin

Zand plans to integrate Circle’s USDC with its own dirham-denominated stablecoin, giving eligible businesses digital infrastructure for cross-border settlements, treasury operations and programmable payments.

ADNOC Accelerates West-East Crude Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

Construction is advancing on the five-hundred-and-twenty-kilometer West-East crude pipeline linking Jebel Dhanna with Fujairah, a route designed to double export capacity along the Indian Ocean coast while avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.

ADNOC Advances 300-Kilometer Pipeline Plan Linking Offshore Oil Facilities to Jebel Dhanna

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is conducting concept studies for a three-hundred-kilometer pipeline that would carry crude from the Zirku and Das offshore processing islands to the Jebel Dhanna export terminal.

UAE Suspends Economic and Financial Dealings With Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended financial and economic transactions involving Iran as regional tensions and security threats to commercial shipping in the Gulf intensified.

UAE Debt Capital Market Reaches $320 Billion as Dollar Issuance Jumps 40 Percent

The United Arab Emirates debt capital market reached about three hundred and twenty billion dollars by the end of June, supported by a forty percent increase in US dollar bond and sukuk issuance by banks and companies.

Dubai Delivers $30 Billion of Real Estate Projects in First Half of 2026

Dubai handed over one hundred and four real estate projects worth one hundred and eleven billion dirhams in the first half of 2026, adding more than twenty-four thousand residential and commercial units to the market.

Dubai International Airport Handles 31.5 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026

Dubai International Airport handled thirty-one point five million passengers in the first six months of 2026, with monthly traffic continuing to grow as international airline schedules and global connectivity recover.

UAE’s Suhail Star Appears as Summer Heat Begins Its Seasonal Retreat

The Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department’s observation team has documented the appearance of Canopus, known locally as Suhail, marking the traditional seasonal transition toward cooler weather.

Sheikha Latifa to Headline 2026 Arab Media Summit in Dubai

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Arab Media Summit, where digital transformation and cultural storytelling will feature prominently.

Abu Dhabi Temporarily Closes Public Parks and Beaches Amid Severe Weather Changes

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have temporarily shut public parks, beaches and other outdoor recreation areas because of sudden and severe weather changes that could threaten public safety.

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Gastric Stent

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed customised 3D-printed gastric stents designed for gastrointestinal treatment, marking a new advance in medical research in the UAE capital.

UAE Funds Medical Treatment for Critically Ill Jordanian Child

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has provided financial support for extensive medical treatment for a critically ill Jordanian girl as part of the UAE’s humanitarian assistance.

UAE Authorities Warn Residents of Social Media Rules and Potential Fines

Authorities have reminded residents that privacy violations and prohibited online content can carry substantial financial penalties, issuing the warning as schools reopen and online activity increases.

New UAE Corporate Tax Guidelines Offer Greater Compliance Clarity for Businesses

The Federal Tax Authority has issued updated corporate tax rules and compliance guidance aimed at helping multinational companies and domestic businesses navigate the UAE’s evolving tax system.

Abu Dhabi Developer Begins Reconstruction of Long-Undeveloped Natural Island

A major property developer has started work on an ultra-luxury residential and tourism project on an Abu Dhabi island that had remained undeveloped for decades.

Dubai’s Ultra-Luxury Property Market Maintains Strong Momentum in 2026

Demand for Dubai’s most expensive homes remains strong, with high-net-worth buyers continuing to seek waterfront mansions and branded residences across the emirate.

Sharjah Appoints 31 New Judges and Prosecutors

Thirty-one newly appointed members of Sharjah’s judiciary and prosecution services have taken their oaths of office as the emirate moves to strengthen its legal system and speed up case resolution.

Sharjah Restructures Airport Authority Under New Emiri Decree

Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has approved a new organisational framework for the Sharjah Airport Authority to modernise operations and prepare for future passenger growth.