Dubai Times
Live, Love, Leverage – Ya Habibi!
Thursday, Sep 03, 2026
العَرَبِيَّة
Dubai Opera Announces Winter Season Featuring London Symphony Orchestra
Dubai Opera unveiled a winter programme including a regional residency by the London Symphony Orchestra alongside international pop and theatre performances.
Dubai Drone Show Over Burj Al Arab Sets Three Guinness World Records
A display involving 5,000 synchronised illuminated drones above the Burj Al Arab set three Guinness World Records and drew widespread attention online.
UFC Announces October Championship Fight in Abu Dhabi
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed a title bout at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in October as Abu Dhabi continues to use major sporting events to attract international visitors.
LVMH Plans Immersive Luxury Pavilion in Dubai Design District
LVMH announced plans for a multi-brand retail and hospitality development in Dubai Design District combining luxury boutiques, augmented-reality displays and VIP experiences.
UAE Space Agency Sets 2028 Launch Window for MBR Explorer Asteroid Mission
UAE space officials finalised the planned trajectory and launch window for the MBR Explorer, keeping the spacecraft on schedule for a 2028 mission to the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
UAE Tests Laser-Equipped Drones for Cloud Seeding
The National Center of Meteorology deployed autonomous drones equipped with lasers in cloud-seeding operations across the Northern Emirates, testing an alternative to conventional chemical flare methods.
Salik and Talabat Report Record Second-Quarter Profits
Dubai-listed Salik and Talabat reported record quarterly earnings supported by population growth and consumer spending, helping lift trading activity and foreign institutional interest on the Dubai Financial Market.
Emirates NBD Launches Generative AI Wealth Management Adviser
Emirates NBD introduced an artificial intelligence-powered retail investment adviser designed to generate personalised portfolio recommendations for digital banking customers.
Flydubai Adds Five Southeast Asian Destinations
Flydubai announced direct services to five additional cities in Southeast Asia as the airline expands its regional network and targets rising tourism and business travel demand.
Emirates Unveils New First Class Suites for Boeing 777X Fleet
Emirates presented fully enclosed next-generation First Class suites at its engineering centre as the airline prepares to introduce Boeing 777X aircraft into its fleet.
Nakheel Completes Foundational Works for Palm Jebel Ali Development
Nakheel said it has finished primary marine and infrastructure works for Palm Jebel Ali, clearing the way for the next phase of villa and hospitality construction.
Oxford University and Dubai Future Foundation Plan AI Ethics Institute
Oxford University and the Dubai Future Foundation will establish a research institute in the Dubai International Financial Centre focused on artificial intelligence ethics and regulation.
Telecom Group e& Completes 6G Network Trial in Downtown Dubai
Emirates telecom group e& said it completed live 6G network trials in Downtown Dubai, testing high-speed, low-latency technology intended to support future smart-city applications.
UAE Opens Large AI-Operated Vertical Farm in Dubai Industrial City
The UAE government inaugurated a highly automated vertical farm designed to produce millions of kilograms of leafy greens annually as part of efforts to reduce food imports and strengthen domestic food security.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Completes AI-Guided Robotic Heart Procedure
Medical teams at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi completed a heart valve replacement using an autonomous AI-guided robotic platform, marking a significant regional test of advanced robotic surgery.
Dubai Approves Three New Vertiports for Autonomous Air Taxis
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority approved three additional vertiports intended to support future electric air-taxi routes linking Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Al Maktoum International Airport.
UAE Offers New Corporate Tax Exemptions for Green Technology Manufacturing
The Federal Tax Authority issued updated rules granting additional corporate tax exemptions to qualifying free-zone companies focused on manufacturing renewable-energy and green-technology components.
Emaar Unveils Zero-Carbon Redesign for Dubai Creek Tower
Emaar Properties released a revised design for Dubai Creek Tower that drops earlier ambitions to make it the world’s tallest structure and instead focuses on an AI-integrated, zero-carbon cultural landmark.
Wynn Al Marjan Island Opens Advance Bookings Ahead of 2027 Launch
The $3.9 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimah has started accepting advance bookings for luxury suites while releasing further details of the regulated commercial gaming framework that will govern its operations.
Dubai Fintech Tabby Reaches Valuation Above $10 Billion
Buy-now-pay-later company Tabby raised a new funding round that pushed its valuation beyond $10 billion, making the Dubai-based company one of the Middle East’s most highly valued financial technology groups.
DP World Deploys Autonomous Trucking at Jebel Ali Container Terminal
DP World has introduced an AI-controlled autonomous truck fleet at a Jebel Ali Port container terminal as it seeks to reduce cargo turnaround times and automate more of its logistics operations.
UAE Launches 10-Year Golden Visa Track for AI and Quantum Specialists
The UAE introduced a new residency category offering accelerated 10-year Golden Visas to specialised software engineers, artificial intelligence developers and quantum computing researchers.
UAE Cybersecurity Authorities Say Ransomware Attack on Hotel Networks Was Thwarted
The UAE Cyber Security Council said a coordinated ransomware campaign targeting major hospitality networks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi was intercepted using a national artificial intelligence-based defence system.
Dubai Grants Coinbase Full Virtual Asset Operating Licence
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority granted Coinbase a full operating licence, allowing the cryptocurrency platform to provide retail and institutional virtual-asset trading services from the emirate.
Etihad Rail Begins High-Speed Passenger Train Testing Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
The UAE’s national railway has started testing passenger trains at high speed, with planned journeys between Abu Dhabi and Dubai taking about 50 minutes ahead of a public launch later this year.
ADNOC and Masdar Announce $15 Billion Green Hydrogen Project in Al Ruwais
ADNOC and Masdar unveiled a $15 billion joint venture to develop a large green hydrogen export facility in Al Ruwais as the UAE expands investment in lower-carbon energy.
Mubadala Launches $20 Billion Fund for Semiconductor and Quantum Technology Startups
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company announced a $20 billion investment vehicle targeting early-stage semiconductor manufacturing and quantum computing companies in Europe and Asia.
Dubai Begins Shifting Major Cargo Operations From DXB to Al Maktoum Airport
Dubai Airports has started transferring major cargo activity from Dubai International to Al Maktoum International Airport, marking an early operational step in a $35 billion expansion of the DWC aviation hub.
UAE and Japan Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The UAE and Japan finalised a trade agreement in Abu Dhabi that will reduce tariffs on areas including advanced technology, robotics and renewable energy infrastructure as both countries seek to expand non-oil commerce.
UAE Creates Ministerial Portfolio for Artificial Intelligence Governance
The UAE has established a dedicated AI Governance portfolio to oversee the regulation, security and ethical deployment of autonomous systems across federal and local government.
UAE Weather Authorities Report Stable Late-Summer Conditions
Meteorological authorities reported broadly stable weather patterns and warm Arabian Gulf waters as normal seasonal monitoring continues across the Emirates.
Qatar’s Himyan Payment Network Integrates With Samsung Wallet
Regional payment interoperability advanced as Qatar Central Bank’s Himyan system integrated with Samsung Wallet, expanding mobile wallet and domestic card functionality in the Gulf.
Dubai Mallathon Enters Final Two Weeks Before September 15 Finish
Dubai’s indoor fitness initiative is approaching its September 15 conclusion after providing air-conditioned walking and running routes in major malls during morning hours.
UAE Retailers Plan New Brand Openings Ahead of Peak Shopping Season
International dining and fashion brands are preparing additional store openings across UAE malls ahead of the autumn and winter retail period.
Dubai Derma Prepares for 25th Edition With Focus on Medical Technology
Medical specialists and dermatology companies are preparing for the 25th Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference, which will showcase new treatment technologies and clinical innovations.
Arab Media Summit 2026 to Focus on Journalism, AI and Broadcasting
Media executives, journalists and digital creators are preparing for the mid-September Arab Media Summit in Dubai, which will examine artificial intelligence, journalism and regional broadcasting trends.
GISEC Global 2026 Preparations Advance in Dubai
Cybersecurity specialists and government officials are preparing for GISEC Global at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, with discussions centered on critical infrastructure protection and cloud security.
Dubai Police Increase Traffic and School Safety Measures as Academic Year Begins
Authorities have deployed additional traffic patrols and safety personnel across Dubai as students return to classrooms for the 2026-27 school year.
UAE Tourism Sector Reports Strong Autumn Hotel Bookings
Hospitality operators are seeing healthy booking momentum as lower municipal charges, major trade events and cultural programming support the start of the autumn tourism season.
Dubai Property Investors Prepare for International Property Show and AIM Congress
Institutional investors and developers are increasing preparations for major real estate conferences in Dubai, with expectations of strong activity across residential and commercial property markets.
ADNOC Expands Training Programs for Young Emirati Energy Professionals
ADNOC launched new technical, digital and engineering development programs aimed at preparing young Emiratis for future roles across the energy sector.
Museum of the Future Closes for Major Exhibition Redesign Until Early 2027
Dubai’s Museum of the Future closed its galleries on September 1 for an extensive interior overhaul, with redesigned immersive exhibitions scheduled to reopen in early 2027.
Abu Dhabi Prepares First Al Ain Future Business Forum
Abu Dhabi’s economic development authorities are preparing the inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum, focused on agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing and regional economic diversification.
Dubai World Trade Centre Unveils Major September Conference Calendar
Dubai World Trade Centre will host events including the International Property Show, AIM Congress, Dubai Derma, Arab Media Summit and GISEC Global during September.
Dubai Updates Golden Visa Property and Shared Housing Compliance Rules
Real estate companies are adapting to requirements including an AED 2 million completed-property threshold for Golden Visa eligibility and new regulations governing shared multi-tenant housing.
UAE Industrial Hubs Expand Robotics, Green Hydrogen and Automated Logistics Projects
Public-private partnerships across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are accelerating investment in advanced manufacturing, green hydrogen and automated transport infrastructure.
UAE Banking Sector Steps Up Cybersecurity Defenses Against Digital Threats
Cybersecurity leaders from UAE financial institutions are expanding the use of artificial intelligence and automated threat intelligence to strengthen defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Emirates Deploys Airbus A350 on Daily Dubai-Kuala Lumpur Service
Emirates began operating its Airbus A350 on daily flights between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur from September 1, expanding deployment of the airline’s newest widebody aircraft in Asia.
Load More
Playlist
Hide
0:00
0:00
Open
Dubai Times
Live, Love, Leverage – Ya Habibi!
0:00
0:00
Close
Iranian Hackers Shut Down British Power Plant for Four Days in Landmark Cyber Attack
A Sleepless Night on Wall Street: Nasdaq to Begin Nearly Round-the-Clock Trading
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Sign Prenup Protecting Their Separate Fortunes
Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy
Turkish Parliament Passes Landmark Bill Granting Conditional Amnesty to Disarmed PKK Members
Russia’s A7 Builds a State-Linked Payments Network Beyond Western Sanctions
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father and Longtime Agent, Dies at 68
AI’s Next Bottleneck Is Power, Not Just Nvidia Chips
Meta Raises AI Spending Target to as Much as $145bn Despite Pressure Over Returns
Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says
Why 2027 Could Be a Strong Year for Stocks—and Why the Forecast Is Fragile
Why Markets May Look Quiet in August After Big Tech Earnings
Trump’s Top General Seeks an Exit Strategy From Iran War, Report Says
Brock Lesnar Retires From Wrestling, Closing a Career of Rare Athletic Range and Lasting Controversy
UFO: Pentagon Releases Video of Unidentified Object Tracked Over Middle East
Ukraine Tells Senate Republicans Its Drone War Offers a Blueprint for America
Weight-Loss Drug Boom Tests the Limits of Prescription Advertising Rules
UK Prosecutors Add 38 Charges Against Andrew and Tristan Tate
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual-Defence Pact
AI Is Remaking the US Economy, From GDP Growth to iPhone Prices
Modern Slavery Decisions Broaden the Al Fayed Inquiry’s Frame
FIFA’s Retreat Leaves a Larger Question Over Who Guards the Game
Finland Deploys Commercial-Scale Thermal Batteries Using Crushed Rock to Store Renewable Grid Energy
Valued at $109 Million: F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern California
US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces
The AI User Nightmare: Private Claude Conversations Leaked to the Internet
UK: Former Football Association Leaders Call for World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Privatization Plan
Over 24 Hours in the Air: Qantas Airbus Completes Record-Breaking Test Flight
Arrest Warrant Issued in Lebanon for Tycoon Spotted Meeting Netanyahu in Washington
Trump says Israel ‘would not survive’ without US
Nvidia Reportedly Takes Vast Texas Data-Centre Lease to Underwrite AI Expansion
FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as Investors Retreat From AI Bets
Following OpenAI's Cyberattack: 'Most Companies Still Do Not Understand What Is Coming'
OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Discouraged Emergency Care Before Near-Fatal Embolism
Miliband Sets Climate and International Law at Centre of UK Diplomacy
Pentagon Discloses Nearly 100 US Troop Injuries During Renewed Iran Fighting
Trump Readies New Tariffs as Temporary Global Levy Nears Expiry
High Prices Push Coffee Drinkers Toward Whole Beans and Home Brewing
Trump Draws Boos and Podium Scrutiny at Spain’s World Cup Triumph
Spain Defeats Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second World Cup
Turkey Explores S-400 Transfer to UAE in Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program
Singapore Considers Lower Taxes for Fund Managers as Hong Kong Intensifies Talent Contest
US Retaliates Against Iran After Two American Troops Killed in Jordan
Proposed U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Could Permit Limited Uranium Enrichment Under International Safeguards
Netherlands Declares Water Shortage Emergency After Drought Pushes Rivers to Historic Lows
Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC—and Why the False Explanations Persist
Iran Claims It Destroyed Bahrain’s Main Artificial Intelligence Center in Missile and Drone Strike
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Deep Inside Russia
Reported CIA Mission Helped Clear the UAE’s Path to Advanced US AI Chips
0:00
/
0:00
×
