RAK Properties partners with Hubpay to let global buyers purchase Ras Al Khaimah real estate using crypto
UAE
Ministry of Health
UAE announces Cabinet reshuffle
UAE announces new Minister of Health in Cabinet reshuffle
Al Marjan Island
RRS International Development breaks ground on $100m NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island
The mixed-use development, created in partnership with Minor Hotels, follows the brand’s debut in Dubai with a Palm Jumeirah property and reflects growing demand for branded residences in Ras Al Khaimah
GCAA
UAE GCAA launches F.O.C.U.S. digital platform for aviation operators
F.O.C.U.S. provides a unified gateway for air operators seeking operational approvals to UAE airports
Dubai
Dubai launches new digital security screener licensing system at airports
The initiative comes within the framework of institutional integration and strengthening the partnership between the DCAA and Dubai Police
Dubai
Dubai Police partners with Dubai Municipality for public safety investigations
The collaboration strengthens partnerships between the two entities and aligns with the Dubai Government’s commitment to enhancing community safety and protecting lives and property
Dubai Traffic
Dubai launches Al Thanya Street upgrades to cut congestion near Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai’s RTA is upgrading Al Thanya Street with new signals, walkways and junctions, easing congestion and improving safety near Sheikh Zayed Road by September 2025
crime drugs
UAE extradites drug gang suspect to Netherlands
UAE hands over suspected drug trafficker and money launderer to Netherlands
India
India announces major new passport rules from September 1
Indian expats in Dubai and across the UAE will face new rules when applying for passports
AI
From AI to blockchain: Abu Dhabi’s Gewan Holding teams with IOPn to build the UAE’s digital future
Abu Dhabi’s Gewan Holding has partnered with IOPn to combine AI, blockchain and digital identity in a bold push to shape the UAE’s digital future
Branded residences
UAE holiday, petrol price changes, tax update, Saudi property reforms, new Kuwait laws – 10 things you missed this week
From a new UAE holiday and petrol price changes to a significant tax update, Saudi property reforms and new Kuwait laws — here are 10 big Gulf business stories you may have missed this week
Abu Dhabi
TAQA Distribution, Aldar sign new partnership for Abu Dhabi infrastructure development
TAQA Distribution and Aldar will assess areas of cooperation across Aldar’s infrastructure portfolio, with a focus on enhancing utility delivery and long-term operational efficiency for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi non-oil foreign trade
UAE-Vietnam trade up 17% in H1 as CEPA set to take effect
Both nations preparing to expand cooperation once CEPA comes into force, UAE foreign trade minister says
Branded residences
Dubai sets global standard for branded residences with 140 projects by 2031, says new report
The global branded residences sector has expanded 160 per cent in the past decade, with Dubai leading the charge
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi issues 5,930 new business licences to Emirati women in one year
The data shows that 2,768 licences (46.6 per cent of new licences issued to Emirati women) were issued under the Mobdea licence scheme in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC completes $317mn institutional placement of ADNOC L&S shares
Exceptional investor demand sees an oversubscription level of nearly seven times; Free float of the company will increase to 22%
National Center of Meteorology (NCM)
UAE weather: Rain and fog forecast this weekend
UAE weather authorities forecast rain and fog for coming days