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Dubai Public Transport Ridership Falls 12% as Remote Work and Tourism Shifts Weigh on Demand

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority recorded 348.1 million public transport journeys in the first half of 2026, with lower regional tourism and the continued use of remote work contributing to a temporary decline.
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Abu Dhabi Airport Adds Four Indian Routes as Air India Express Expands Network

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Saudia Leases Four Boeing 777 Freighters From Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

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Dubai Opens Nominations for New Award Celebrating Rapid Government Execution

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UAE Hiring Recovery Ranks Among the Strongest Globally

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Dubai Rental Market Nears Record With More Than 214,000 Contracts

Dubai registered 214,445 tenancy contracts in the first seven months of the year as strong population growth and an influx of expatriates continued to drive demand for housing.
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