Dubai Times

Dubai Museum of the Future Closes Temporarily for Major Exhibition Redesign

The Museum of the Future has temporarily closed for a broad overhaul of its galleries and visitor experience, incorporating more than 1,000 public submissions ahead of the landmark’s fifth anniversary.

UAE’s Murban Crude Rises Above $110 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Lift Supply Risk

Murban crude futures climbed above $110 a barrel as mounting maritime tensions around the Strait of Hormuz increased concerns over energy shipments and added a sharp risk premium to Gulf oil prices.

Dubai Emirati Fusion Restaurant Draws Global Attention and Month-Long Waiting Lists

A Dubai restaurant combining traditional Emirati cuisine with molecular gastronomy has attracted widespread social-media attention, generating month-long reservations and increased interest from international culinary tourists.

Dubai Design District Opens Sustainable Luxury Fashion Complex

A new retail development in Dubai Design District has opened with sustainable luxury brands, carbon-neutral architecture and circular-economy concepts aimed at environmentally conscious consumers.

Dubai Opera Plans Immersive UAE Heritage Exhibition Using Virtual Reality

Dubai Opera will open an exhibition combining virtual reality and spatial-computing technology with Emirati history and traditions, using digital storytelling to present the country’s cultural heritage.

UFC Confirms Championship Fight for Abu Dhabi Showdown Week

The Ultimate Fighting Championship finalized a title bout for Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, adding a major international sporting event expected to draw visitors and global broadcast audiences to the capital.

Yas Island Opens Middle East’s Largest Dedicated Esports Arena

Abu Dhabi inaugurated a large competitive gaming venue on Yas Island ahead of planned international esports events, expanding the emirate’s investment in the fast-growing digital entertainment industry.

Palm Jebel Ali Penthouse Sale Sets New Residential Price Record

A bespoke penthouse at Palm Jebel Ali was sold to a European billionaire for a record price, highlighting continued demand for ultra-luxury residential property in Dubai.

UAE Deploys Autonomous Drone Swarms for Precision Cloud Seeding

The National Center of Meteorology used autonomous drone swarms for targeted cloud-seeding operations over the eastern mountains as the country seeks to strengthen water security and respond to intense seasonal heat.

Dubai International Converts Half of Ground Operations to Clean Energy

Dubai Airports said 50% of ground-support equipment at Dubai International Airport now runs on solar and hydrogen technologies as the aviation sector works toward lower carbon emissions.

UAE Introduces Arabic-First AI Tutors Across Public Schools

The Education Ministry launched sovereign Arabic-language artificial intelligence tutors in public schools, aiming to provide more personalized instruction and strengthen student performance in science, technology, engineering and mathem...

Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort Reaches Structural Topping-Out Milestone

The multibillion-dollar Wynn resort under development in Ras Al Khaimah reached structural topping out, marking further progress in a project that has coincided with rising property values around Al Marjan Island.

Dubai Hotel Occupancy Reaches Record 92% in Early September

Dubai recorded 92% hotel occupancy in early September as conferences, wealthy international visitors and expanding air links lifted demand during a period that has traditionally been quieter for tourism.

Abu Dhabi Global Market Reports Record Influx of International Family Offices

Abu Dhabi Global Market recorded a historic increase in registrations from wealthy family offices relocating from Europe and Asia, supported by the UAE’s legal, tax and lifestyle environment.

e& Reports Record Quarterly Profit as AI and Cloud Demand Accelerate

UAE telecommunications group e& posted record third-quarter earnings, supported by stronger enterprise cloud demand, international acquisitions in Eastern Europe and wider deployment of artificial intelligence services.

UAE Space Agency Names Crew for Main Asteroid Belt Exploration Mission

National space officials announced the astronaut and engineering team for the UAE’s planned asteroid belt mission, advancing the country’s interplanetary exploration program beyond the Hope Mars Probe.

Emirates Deploys New Airbus A350s on Asian and European Routes

Emirates Airline is expanding its medium- and long-haul network with newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft, targeting growing demand in emerging Asian markets and secondary European cities.

PureHealth Acquires European Private Hospital Group in Billion-Dollar Deal

UAE healthcare group PureHealth completed the acquisition of a major European private hospital network, expanding its international footprint and strengthening access to overseas medical operations and supply chains.

Joby Aviation Completes Public Air Taxi Demonstration Flights in Dubai

Joby Aviation and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority carried out public demonstration flights of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as the emirate works toward launching commercial air taxi services early next year.

UAE Offers Corporate Tax Exemptions to Qualifying Free-Zone Technology Startups

The Federal Tax Authority issued guidelines allowing qualifying technology and artificial intelligence startups in designated free zones to avoid the standard 9% corporate tax, strengthening incentives for investment and talent.

Dubai Grants Full Operating Licenses to Three International Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority awarded full market licenses to three global cryptocurrency exchanges, expanding Dubai’s regulated digital-asset sector and its institutional blockchain market.

Dubai Completes First Fully Automated Blockchain Property Transfer

The Dubai Land Department completed its first entirely blockchain-based property ownership transfer, allowing an international buyer to purchase and register real estate without traditional paperwork or an in-person transaction.

UAE Sends Humanitarian Aid Flotilla and Cargo Aircraft to Flood-Hit South Asia

The UAE dispatched cargo aircraft and a maritime flotilla carrying mobile hospitals, water-treatment technology and medical supplies to communities affected by severe flooding across South Asia.

DP World Automates Jebel Ali Terminal With Robotics and Advanced 6G Networks

DP World completed the transition of its flagship Jebel Ali terminal to a highly automated operating model using robotics and ultra-low-latency 6G technology to reduce cargo turnaround times.

Abu Dhabi Sovereign Funds Launch $10 Billion Quantum Computing Initiative

Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority established a joint investment program targeting quantum computing startups and hardware companies as the emirate seeks early exposure to next-generation computing technologies.

Al Maktoum Airport Expansion Reaches Major Construction Milestone Ahead of Schedule

Dubai Airports said foundational earthworks for the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport were completed months early, advancing a project designed eventually to handle 260 million passengers a year.

Microsoft and G42 Begin Construction of Hyperscale Abu Dhabi Data Center

Microsoft and UAE artificial intelligence company G42 broke ground on a major hyperscale data center intended to support the next generation of the Falcon large language model and expand sovereign cloud capacity in the Gulf.

Etihad Rail Completes First Public Passenger Journey Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

The UAE completed its inaugural public passenger trip on the Etihad Rail network, cutting travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to less than 50 minutes and marking a major milestone for national transport infrastructure.

UAE Launches 50 Billion Dirham Sovereign Fund for AI, Quantum Computing and Semiconductors

The federal government unveiled a 50 billion dirham investment vehicle focused on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advanced semiconductor infrastructure as the UAE expands its technology ambitions beyond traditional industr...

Dubai Miracle Garden Prepares Winter Reopening After Major Redesign

Dubai Miracle Garden is completing seasonal planting and new themed floral installations ahead of its annual reopening for the winter season.

Dubai Prepares Government Communication Forum at Arab Media Summit

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is preparing panel discussions on digital transformation, artificial intelligence in government communications and crisis messaging for the inaugural forum.

Dubai Sustainability Summit to Focus on Green Finance and Circular Construction

A regional energy and sustainability conference in Dubai will bring together industry experts and developers to discuss regenerative construction, asset decommissioning and carbon-reduction strategies.

Dubai Police Expand Automated Speed Enforcement Around School Zones

Dubai and Abu Dhabi police have deployed additional radar monitoring and dynamic speed-control systems around schools to improve student safety during peak commuting periods.

Gulf Medical University Expands AI and Healthcare Management Degrees

Gulf Medical University introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate programs combining clinical training with data analytics, health informatics and machine learning.

Crypto Expo Dubai Brings Regulators and Digital Asset Executives Together

The eighth Crypto Expo Dubai convened regulators, blockchain companies and institutional investors to discuss decentralized finance, digital custody and regulatory coordination.

Bybit Launches Conversational AI Assistant Inside Cryptocurrency Platform

Digital asset exchange Bybit introduced an in-app artificial intelligence assistant that supports plain-language queries, customer service and trading verification processes.

Dubai Metro Station to Be Renamed Garmin Under 10-Year Naming Rights Deal

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority granted Garmin naming rights for the current ONPASSIVE Metro Station, with signage and digital navigation systems scheduled to be updated in phases.

Museum of the Future Closes for Major Upgrade Ahead of 2027 Reopening

Dubai’s Museum of the Future has temporarily suspended public operations while its galleries are redesigned with new interactive exhibitions focused on scientific and technological developments.

UAE Immigration Authority Upgrades Digital Visa and Residency Services

Federal immigration authorities introduced new online functions for Emirates ID tracking, family sponsorship applications and instant digital document attestation.

UAE Expands Automatic Recognition of Overseas University Qualifications

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research broadened streamlined credential recognition to additional international universities, reducing administrative requirements for skilled professionals moving to the country.

Dubai Health Authority Expands Telehealth and Digital Residency Screening

Dubai health regulators upgraded online services for medical fitness certificates, vaccination records and virtual doctor consultations, streamlining healthcare access for residents.