Dubai Times

Dubai’s Barasti Beach Club to Close for Major Redevelopment Before 2027 Relaunch

The popular beachfront venue will shut its doors this month for an extensive renovation that includes redesigned interiors and expanded food and beverage facilities ahead of a planned reopening in 2027.

UAE Lowers Legal Age of Adulthood From 21 to 18 Under New Civil Transactions Law

The implementation of the new Civil Transactions Law reduces the age of legal adulthood to 18, giving young adults greater authority over their financial and legal affairs across the United Arab Emirates.

UAE Introduces New Wage Protection Rules Requiring Salaries by the First of Each Month

Updated federal regulations now require private-sector employers to pay salaries by the first day of every Gregorian calendar month, creating a unified nationwide payment deadline under the Wage Protection System.

ADNOC Expands Crude Oil Exports to Major Asian Markets Through Gulf Export Routes

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sold 14 million barrels of crude oil to refiners in China, Japan, South Korea and India, using strategic export infrastructure including Fujairah to support energy deliveries to key Asian customers.

Dubai World Trade Centre Generates Record 25 Billion Dirhams in Economic Output

Dubai World Trade Centre produced a record 25.03 billion dirhams in economic output during 2025, reflecting 12 percent annual growth and underscoring Dubai’s position as a leading destination for business tourism and international events.

UAE Condemns Missile and Drone Attacks Targeting Bahrain and Kuwait

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned recent ballistic missile and drone attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait, reaffirming the country's opposition to regional aggression and its support for fellow Gulf Cooperation Council...

UAE Mediates Release of 370 Captives in Latest Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange

The United Arab Emirates facilitated the exchange of 370 captives between Russia and Ukraine, bringing the total number of people released through UAE-led mediation efforts to more than 7,400 and reinforcing the country's diplomatic role...

Dubai Expo City to Host Major International Electronic Music Festival

Organizers confirmed that a global music festival brand will stage its first large-scale event at Al Wasl Plaza later this year, with attendance expected to exceed fifty thousand people.

UAE National Football Team Earns Crucial World Cup Qualifying Victory

A dramatic win in front of home supporters at Al Nahyan Stadium kept the national side firmly in contention for qualification to the next FIFA World Cup.

UAE Games Brings Together More Than One Thousand Athletes of Determination

The second edition of the national sporting event opened in Abu Dhabi with competitions across multiple disciplines, promoting inclusion and building on the legacy of the Special Olympics movement.

Palm Jumeirah Villa Sells for Record 150 Million Dirhams

A beachfront property on Palm Jumeirah changed hands in one of Dubai’s largest residential transactions, highlighting continued demand for ultra-luxury real estate.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Opens Advanced Genomic Medicine Center

The healthcare provider launched a new genetic sequencing and personalized oncology facility designed to support specialist treatment and attract patients from across the Middle East and North Africa.

Knowledge and Human Development Authority Freezes Most Dubai Private School Fees

Dubai’s education regulator said most private schools will be unable to raise tuition fees for the coming academic year, offering cost relief to expatriate families.

Dubai-Based Fintech Raises Fifty Million Dollars to Expand SME Lending Platform

The company secured new funding from international investors to scale its artificial intelligence-powered credit assessment technology and broaden financing access for small businesses across the Gulf.

First Commercial Shipment of Philippine Pineapples Arrives in UAE

The successful delivery of pineapples from Mindanao to Khorfakkan Port reopened an important agricultural trade route despite recent logistical challenges affecting regional shipping networks.

Middle East Family Offices Reduce US Dollar Exposure and Increase Regional Investments

A new report found that wealthy UAE families and private wealth managers are allocating more capital to Gulf assets, regional real estate and Asian markets as they diversify portfolios.

Aldar Unveils Zero-Carbon Residential Development on Yas Island

The Abu Dhabi developer announced a large-scale sustainable housing project featuring solar power integration, smart cooling technologies and recycled water systems to meet growing demand for environmentally focused luxury homes.

Dubai Luxury Hotels Shift Focus to Domestic Guests Amid Softer International Demand

Five-star resorts have introduced discounted staycation packages aimed at residents as regional geopolitical tensions weigh on some international travel bookings.

Air Astana and Other Airlines Restore Dubai Services Through Alternative Routes

Several carriers resumed flights to Dubai by using Pakistani airspace, maintaining regional connectivity while Iranian air corridors remain unavailable.

Emirates Promotes First Emirati Female Airline Captains

Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri were elevated to captain rank, marking a milestone for the airline’s national pilot development program and broader efforts to increase female representation in aviation leadership.

Manufacturing Recruitment Drive Offers More Than One Thousand Energy Sector Jobs for Emiratis

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC launched a large-scale hiring initiative in Abu Dhabi as part of efforts to increase Emirati participation in skilled private-sector employment.

Bybit Launches Tokenized IPO Trading Platform in Dubai

The cryptocurrency exchange introduced a service enabling retail investors to purchase tokenized representations of traditional public offerings using digital assets, beginning with shares linked to SpaceX.

Northern Emirates Heatwave Prompts Public Health Warnings

The National Centre of Meteorology advised outdoor workers and vulnerable residents to limit exposure during peak afternoon hours as temperatures exceeded fifty degrees Celsius and authorities prepared to enforce seasonal work restrictions.

Dubai Roads Authority Announces Major Measures to Reduce Sheikh Zayed Road Congestion

New road capacity enhancements and planned intersection upgrades are intended to improve traffic flow between key transport corridors and shorten commuting times.

Dubai Metro Begins Testing for Blue Line Expansion

The Roads and Transport Authority has started testing activities on the new metro corridor, which is expected to connect densely populated residential districts and ease pressure on major roads.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Expands Renewable Energy Holdings With North Sea Wind Investment

The sovereign wealth fund acquired a minority stake in a consortium of offshore wind farms, further diversifying its international portfolio beyond traditional fossil fuel assets.

Federal Tax Authority Extends Corporate Tax Registration Deadlines for Small Businesses

The UAE’s tax authority granted temporary relief to thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises, allowing additional time to complete mandatory corporate tax registration without immediate penalties.

Dubai Customs Launches AI-Powered Trade Clearance Platform

Authorities introduced a fully automated system using blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to process large volumes of e-commerce shipments and reduce logistics bottlenecks across the emirate.

UAE Fuel Prices Rise Sharply for June as Global Energy Markets Remain Volatile

Motorists face higher transportation costs after petrol prices increased significantly for June, while diesel prices recorded a modest decline.

UAE Introduces Stricter Private-Sector Salary Payment Rules

A new labor compliance framework requires companies to transfer at least eighty-five percent of wages through the Wage Protection System by the first day of each month, with work permit suspensions possible after prolonged delays.

UAE Airports Maintain Strong Passenger Capacity Despite Regional Aviation Challenges

Industry data showed airlines operating in the Emirates scheduled nearly 11.66 million seats in June, with Emirates and Flydubai accounting for almost sixty percent of total capacity despite broader regional weakness.

Emirates Airline Cuts June Flight Schedule as Regional Airspace Disruptions Persist

Dubai’s flagship carrier reduced departures by fourteen percent and removed nearly half a million seats from its network while managing operational challenges and higher fuel costs linked to recent Middle East conflict disruptions.

Twentieth UAE Ambassadors Forum Opens in Abu Dhabi With Focus on Strategic Autonomy

Ministers and UAE diplomatic representatives gathered for a four-day forum dedicated to sovereignty, artificial intelligence diplomacy and the protection of national economic interests amid growing international uncertainty.

UAE Cybersecurity Council Blocks Major Ransomware Attack Targeting Regional Banks

Government cyber defense teams said they successfully thwarted a sophisticated cyberattack aimed at several financial institutions and introduced new compliance requirements to strengthen cyber resilience across the banking sector.

Abu Dhabi Accelerates Development of Five-Gigawatt AI Campus With US Technology Partners

Following the US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, government and industry partners confirmed that the first 500 megawatts of a major artificial intelligence data center complex in Abu Dhabi are scheduled to come online by the end of the ...