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Dubai Office Sales Exceed $5.4 Billion in First Nine Months of 2026

Dubai office transactions reached 20 billion dirhams between January and September, with off-plan developments accounting for 80% of transaction value and Business Bay attracting the strongest buyer demand.
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Dubai Fitness Challenge Unveils City-Wide Programme and Dubai Run

Organisers have announced thousands of free fitness activities, community sports hubs and wellness events culminating in the annual Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road.

UAE Retailers Launch Early Promotions Ahead of Peak Shopping Quarter

Major online and physical retailers are rolling out discounts and expanding fulfilment capacity to capture stronger holiday spending and e-commerce demand.

Dubai Launches Online Portal for Seasonal Camping Permits

Dubai Municipality has opened a digital permit system for winter camping and desert recreation, with environmental and fire-safety requirements applying to users and operators.

Dubai’s Major Outdoor Attractions Prepare to Reopen for Cooler Season

Dubai Miracle Garden and Global Village are among the attractions announcing October reopening schedules as the emirate enters its peak outdoor tourism period.

Retail Congress MENA Opens in Dubai With Focus on AI and Leadership

Retail executives, shopping-centre operators and property investors are meeting in Dubai to discuss digital transformation, succession planning and changing consumer behaviour.

Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit to Bring Global Health Leaders Together in October

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Dubai Prepares Transport Network for Winter Exhibition and Festival Season

Transport authorities have finalised operational plans and smart traffic systems to handle large visitor volumes during the emirate’s upcoming winter events calendar.

UAE Steps Up Emiratisation Compliance Checks for Medium-Sized Private Firms

Companies employing between 20 and 49 skilled workers are facing electronic verification deadlines through the Nafis platform as authorities enforce national workforce localisat...

Dubai Ready-Apartment Sales Rise 16.4% in Third Quarter

Completed apartment sales reached 12.8 billion dirhams across 7,800 transactions in the third quarter, reflecting continued demand from end users and investors.

Dubai Tightens Truck Restrictions on Major Urban Roads

The Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have introduced new morning and evening heavy-vehicle bans on congested corridors including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and...

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Automates 76% of Customer Services With Agentic AI

DEWA says advanced artificial intelligence now handles 76% of customer interactions, reducing processing times and increasing automation across utility services.

Dubai Awards Golden Visas to Outstanding Private School Teachers

Dubai has granted 10-year residency visas to selected private school educators for a third consecutive year in recognition of their contributions to student achievement and educ...
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