Saudi Arabia Leads Gulf Growth at 3.1%
The International Monetary Fund cut its 2026 growth forecasts for Gulf economies, citing uneven exposure to energy markets and trade disruptions, as well as differing…
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UAE Central Bank to develop e-KYC platform
The platform enables secure data sharing strictly based on explicit customer consent. The new process introduces a unified national approach that supports both financial institutions…
Sharjah real estate hits Dh18.5 billion in Q1 with 113 nationalities investing
Sharjah’s real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh18.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 40.7% from a year earlier, with investors from 113…
Etihad Airways – China expansion with five new destinations
Etihad Airways is expanding its presence in China, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights to its schedule. It’s one of the airline’s…
BMW customers in UAE to be notified of recall as fire risk turns global
Repairs are free and can be completed the same day, with loaner cars available BMW owners in the UAE will be contacted as part of a…
Emirates reveals most-booked cities
Want a cheaper Emirates flight ticket? The Dubai carrier says travellers who plan months in advance are most likely to secure better value. The airline, fresh from…
Sharjah announces early launch of ‘Light Village’
The Emirate of Sharjah is preparing to welcome the 15th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival 2026, the annual flagship event that brings together art…
AVENEW Development and Hilton share for Waldorf Astoria Dubai Islands and Residences
AVENEW Development, a Dubai-born real estate innovator, has signed an agreement with Hilton to open Waldorf Astoria Dubai Islands and Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Islands,…
Shurooq announces the launch of Sharjah Sustainable City II
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with SEE Holding, has announced the launch of Sharjah Sustainable City II, an integrated residential community…