Dubai has built 103km of new roads across eight districts, with RTA projects set to ease congestion, boost capacity and slash travel times for residents
GCC
UAE real estate
UAE real estate tax rules explained
UAE allows 4 per cent tax depreciation on investment properties from 2025, boosting real estate businesses under new corporate tax rules
Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands sales hit $953m in May as investors flock to waterfront projects
Dubai Islands sales surged to $953m in May 2025 as new projects, prime location, and Dubai’s 2040 vision boost investor demand
Dubai Land Department
Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.6bn of transactions last week, including $26m Burj Khalifa office
The Dubai real estate sector saw $4.5bn of transactions and 4,146 sales last week
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 20,800 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 20,800 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
Astronomy
UAE total lunar eclipse 2025 to light up skies on Sunday night — here’s how to watch live
UAE to broadcast Sunday’s total lunar eclipse live, showing the Moon’s dramatic colour shift from yellow to deep red between 9.31pm and 10.53pm
Dubai police
Dubai Police 901 call centre handles over 540,000 inquiries in first half of 2025
Dubai Police’s 901 call centre handled over 540,000 inquiries in H1 2025, providing traffic, criminal, certificate, and community services
dubai malls
New UAE tax rules; Dubai real estate record; 100 best places to work; Oman launches Golden Visa – 10 things you missed this week
From record Dubai real estate sales to new UAE tax rules, Oman’s Golden Residency and Saudi retail growth—this week’s must-read headlines
Aviation
Saudi airports and airlines ranked: Saudia and Riyadh’s King Khalid top GACA index
Saudia ranked top in GACA’s July 2025 index with fewest complaints, while Riyadh’s King Khalid airport led globally with 100 per cent resolution rate
Marjan
Ras Al Khaimah real estate transactions soar 118% to $4.1bn
Ras Al Khaimah real estate surges to $4.1bn in 2024 as RAK Central emerges as a prime investment hub with strong growth potential
DP World
DP World’s new Morocco–UK shipping service cuts fruit export times by two days
DP World launches Morocco–UK “Atlas” service in November 2025, cutting fruit export times by 2 days and reducing emissions by 70 per cent with new reefer fleet
Saudi Arabia Empty Quarter
Saudi Arabia-Oman ties with $533m Empty Quarter road
Saudi Arabia’s $533m, 564 km Empty Quarter road to Oman boosts trade, tourism, and logistics goals
Mortgage
Oman real estate boost: Sohar International launches housing finance with $649k loans
Sohar International launches housing finance in Oman with loans up to $649,000, supporting investors and Vision 2040 growth goals
Emiratis
UAE boosts family stability with $564m in housing approvals
UAE approves $564m in new housing support for citizens in 2025, reinforcing family stability and long-term national priorities
E-commerce
Saudi E-Commerce Council to provide 650 free online stores for small businesses
Saudi Arabia’s E-Commerce Council will give 650 free online stores to micro and small businesses, boosting digital growth under Vision 2030
Abu Dhabi Airports
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways to relaunch Abu Dhabi and Al Ain flights with fares from $29
Jazeera Airways relaunches direct Kuwait flights to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain from Oct 2, with fares from $29
Saudi events
Saudi Arabia’s business events sector surpasses FIFA World Cup with $17.6bn impact
Tahaluf’s B2B events deliver $17.6bn impact to Saudi Arabia, surpassing FIFA World Cup as Vision 2030 drives record growth in business tourism
