Dubai Times

Deliveroo Expands Beyond Food Delivery With Restaurant Reservations in Dubai

The launch of a restaurant booking feature reflects a broader trend among technology platforms in Dubai to integrate hospitality and lifestyle services within existing consumer apps.

GFH Financial Group Launches $300 Million Logistics and Industrial Investment Platform

Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group and Octo have established a $300 million platform focused on warehousing, cold storage and distribution facilities across the UAE and Saudi Arabia to meet growing demand for supply chain infrastructure.

Dubai Real Estate Market Maintains Strong Momentum in 2026

Developers launched 250 projects worth AED75 billion during the first five months of the year, while transaction values were up 20% in April, underscoring continued confidence from both institutional and private investors.

Riyadh Air Opens Ticket Sales for Dubai Route as Expansion Accelerates

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has begun selling tickets on its Riyadh–Dubai service alongside new routes to Madrid, Manchester, Cairo and Jeddah, supporting its ambition to establish Riyadh as a major regional aviation hub.

Dubai Police Unveils Roadmap to Automate Half of Core Processes With AI

Dubai Police’s Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council plans to convert 50% of police processes into intelligent “Agentic AI” operations, aiming to improve administrative efficiency and strengthen field operations thro...

UAE Condemns Attack Targeting Lebanese Armed Forces Vehicle

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the targeting of a Lebanese Army vehicle in southern Lebanon and called for the protection of national military institutions amid regional tensions.

UAE Expresses Solidarity With Philippines After Mindanao Earthquake

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conveyed condolences and support to the Philippines following a major earthquake in the Mindanao region, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to humanitarian cooperation.

UAE Completes Transition to eDAS 2.0 Commercial Attestation Platform

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally retired the eDAS 1.0 system, with all commercial invoice and certificate-of-origin attestations now processed through the upgraded eDAS 2.0 platform.

UAE Expands Role as Host for Global Food Security and Digital Economy Discussions

Officials announced plans to convene a series of international summits focused on food security and the digital economy later this year, leveraging the country’s infrastructure to facilitate international cooperation.

UAE Secures Hosting Rights for Major Global Education and Science Events

The government has approved hosting several international gatherings in 2026, including World Mathematics Day, as part of broader efforts to position the country as a hub for dialogue on education, science, and the digital economy.

UAE Joins International Accreditation Organization to Strengthen Global Recognition

The Cabinet has approved the country’s accession to the International Accreditation Organization, a move intended to align national certification systems with international standards and support trade competitiveness.

HPE Appoints New UAE Country Director to Accelerate AI and Cloud Growth

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has named Michael Langeveld as UAE Country Director, tasking him with leading an integrated market strategy focused on sovereign cloud services, advanced networking, and artificial intelligence adoption.

Shortage of Ready-to-Move Homes Lifts Premiums in Dubai Housing Market

Analysis from Kat Black Design Studio indicates that roughly 72% of scheduled residential units remain overdue for completion, boosting demand and pricing for finished homes available for immediate occupancy.

Dubai Property Market Shifts Toward Higher-Value Transactions

First-quarter data show residential transaction values in Dubai rose 23.4% from a year earlier while transaction volumes increased 5.5%, suggesting demand is increasingly focused on higher-quality and completed properties.

Geopolitical Tensions Drive New Cybersecurity Risks Across EEMEA Region

The Mastercard report found that instability during the first months of 2026 contributed to a rise in cyber threats, highlighting application security weaknesses and web encryption vulnerabilities as key concerns for organizations.

Mastercard Warns of Rising Cyber Threats Across Europe, Middle East and Africa

Mastercard’s inaugural Cyber Pulse report says cybercriminal activity is increasing across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with public-sector, technology, and financial organizations accounting for 44% of identified threats.

UAE Establishes National Digital Records Framework for Government Services

A newly approved policy designates digital records as the official source of truth for government services, with the aim of improving transparency, consistency, and data quality across federal entities.

UAE Issues New Rules to Align Digital Government Projects

The Cabinet has approved a federal guide intended to prevent duplication of technology projects by encouraging agencies to reuse national digital identity and digital wallet capabilities and better coordinate public-sector technology spe...

UAE Introduces Unified ‘Zero Bureaucracy’ Framework for Government Services

A new federal code will standardize service quality and simplify procedures across ministries, replacing fragmented systems with a single model designed to improve efficiency and customer experience.

UAE Cabinet Approves Broad Package of International Agreements and Biodiversity Measures

The Cabinet has endorsed a national ivory and rhinoceros conservation plan and ratified 16 international agreements covering economic cooperation, visa facilitation, scientific research, and other initiatives aimed at strengthening the c...

UAE Names First Permanent Representative to ECOWAS

Ambassador Salem Saeed AlShamsi has presented his credentials as the United Arab Emirates’ first Permanent Representative to the Economic Community of West African States, deepening engagement with West Africa on investment, development,...

UAE Launches National Agentic AI Program Across Federal Government

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid have unveiled a plan to deploy autonomous Agentic AI systems across half of all federal government sectors and operations within two years, marking a major ...

Economy Ministry Sets June 30 Deadline for Annual General Meetings

Private joint-stock companies have been urged to complete annual general meetings before the end of June, with digital renewal services available to firms that meet governance requirements.

Special Olympics UAE Expands Training and Inclusion Opportunities

The programme continues to broaden access to sports, skills development and social integration initiatives for people of determination across the country.

UAE Launches Textile Recycling Initiative to Support Circular Economy Goals

The new Naseej programme aims to reduce textile waste and expand recycling efforts as part of broader national sustainability and circular economy objectives.

Arabian Wildcats Recorded in UAE for First Time in More Than a Decade

Wildlife cameras have captured images of elusive Arabian wildcats in the UAE, offering encouraging evidence of the success of ongoing conservation programmes.

Sharjah Police Recover Resident’s Lost Life Savings Left in Taxi

Police officers tracked down and returned a bag containing an Arab resident’s savings after it was accidentally left behind in a taxi.

Sharjah Firefighters Rescue Newborn From Apartment Blaze

Civil Defence teams successfully rescued a newborn infant trapped inside an apartment fire in Al Nasserya, preventing what could have become a major tragedy.