Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, marked his Accession Day with a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, whom he described as "the most beautiful thing" in his life, his "greatest supporter," and the "soul of Dubai." Nineteen years ago, on January 4, 2006,...

DUBAI – Dubai’s real estate market had a record-breaking year in 2024, with new milestones set throughout the year, culminating in an all-time peak of 180,900 transactions worth AED 522.1 billion. A market report issued today by fäm Properties highlights how 2024 became a historic year, with significant increases of...

Early-Year Corrections Could Make Way for Fresh Rally in Gold, Analyst Says Gold hit a two-week high on Thursday, fueled by safe-haven buying and a dip in US Treasury yields, while the market adjusted positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook and President-elect Donald Trump’s looming trade tariffs. Spot...

The police urged motorists to slow down and exercise extra caution on the roads. Many residents across the UAE woke up to a rainy day on Friday morning, with lightning strikes reported in some areas. The winter cold also hit the mountains, with temperatures dropping to 2.2°C — marking the...

ABU DHABI  – Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center of the UAE’s capital, has announced an updated fee schedule for obtaining and renewing an ADGM commercial license. Effective from 1st January 2025, fee reductions of 50 percent or more apply to non-financial and retail businesses within the...

DUBAI - In response to growing demand out of Denmark, Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen Airport, increasing the network of destinations served by Emirates freighters to 38. The Boeing 777 freighter will increase capacity offered to Emirates’ customers, with approximately 85 tonnes allocated for cargo...

DUBAI – Dubai Humanitarian has partnered with ThinkSmart, a content creation space, to launch a series of innovative campaigns designed to enhance community engagement and amplify outreach efforts. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage diverse platforms to unite individuals and inspire collective action for humanitarian causes. The partnership will officially...

Light to moderate rain in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, with a drop in temperature tomorrow. The rain is pouring down in Sharjah this afternoon, turning the roads slippery, so take extra caution while driving. According to the National Center of Meteorology, there was light to moderate rain over Al Rafea,...

Happy New Year 2025: UAE celebrated the arrival of 2025 with an impressive display of fireworks, setting multiple world records during the festivities. The skies over Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi were lit up with spectacular fireworks as residents celebrated the arrival of 2025, marking the beginning of a...