Dubai opens new DWTC bridge, cutting travel time to two minutes
Dubai has opened a new bridge near the Dubai World Trade Centre, cutting travel time for drivers leaving the busy events district from around 10 minutes to just two minutes. The
UAE introduces music royalty fees for businesses
The UAE is introducing a new music licensing system that will require commercial venues to pay annual royalties when playing copyrighted music, marking a major step towards strengthening the country’s
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its 10th edition
Dubai Fitness Challenge is returning for its 10th edition, bringing 30 days of sport, wellness and free fitness activities across the city. The 2026 edition will run from October 31 to
UAE moves closer to 6G with Abu Dhabi trials
The UAE is taking another major step towards the next generation of mobile technology after du and Khalifa University completed new 6G field trials in Abu Dhabi. The tests were carried
Foreign investment in Dubai property jumps 26% in Q1
Foreign investment in Dubai’s real estate market continued to accelerate in the first quarter of 2026, reaching Dh148.35 billion ($40.4 billion) and rising 26 per cent year on year. The figures
IHG’s Haitham Mattar explains Middle East hospitality growth
The Middle East continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most attractive hospitality markets, supported by major tourism investment, strong aviation connectivity and long-term economic diversification across
Abu Dhabi and Dubai parking operators join forces on smart mobility
Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s largest public parking operators have signed a strategic agreement aimed at making parking services more connected, digital and efficient across the two emirates. Q Mobility, the leading
Hills Advertising invests Dh1 billion in Dubai’s digital outdoor media future
Dubai’s outdoor advertising landscape is entering a new phase as Hills Advertising prepares to invest up to Dh1 billionin transforming its network across the city. The UAE-based company plans to convert
Dubai ranked world’s second-smartest city and leads in AI adoption
Dubai has been ranked the second-most intelligent city in the world, behind London and ahead of New York, in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index developed by Boston Consulting Group. The ranking
UAE extends corporate tax relief for small businesses until 2029
The UAE has extended its Small Business Relief programme until December 31, 2029, giving eligible companies, startups and entrepreneurs more time to benefit from simplified corporate tax requirements. The decision applies