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Midday break
UAE midday work ban to begin June 15, Minister inspects Dubai site
Dubai construction sites prepare for Midday Break as UAE enforces summer safety rule from June 15
IHC
IHC launches AI-native reinsurance platform RIQ from Abu Dhabi with $1bn backing
IHC launches RIQ, a next-gen AI-driven reinsurance platform based in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, backed by $1bn and supported by BlackRock and Lunate
Air Arabia
UAE airlines cancel flights: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia announce suspensions amid rising tensions
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia announce some suspended flights to and from UAE
Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport
Abu Dhabi announces major new real estate laws
Abu Dhabi updates real estate laws to boost investor protection, empower developers, and streamline dispute resolution
border regulations
Saudi border guards seize 2.7m amphetamine tablets, 180 tons of khat and 4 tons of hashish in major anti-smuggling busts; 2,411 arrests made
Saudi Border Guard seizes 2.7 million amphetamine tablets, 4 tons of hashish, and 180 tons of khat in nationwide anti-smuggling raids
Bain & Company
6 trends reshaping the future of retail: Robot shopkeepers, AI assistants, private labels and more
From robot shopkeepers to AI shopping assistants and private-label takeovers, Bain & Company outlines six powerful trends set to reshape global retail over the next decade
Global Village
Dubai’s Global Village opens vendor applications for Season 30 as visitor numbers hit 10.5m
Global Village Dubai opens vendor applications for Season 30, inviting proposals for restaurants, coffee shops, and open market concepts
airport baggage
Middle East airports outperform as airlines face $5bn baggage challenge
Airlines lost $5bn to mishandled baggage in 2024, but the Middle East reported one of the world’s lowest rates, thanks to smart tech, automation, and real-time tracking
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi hotels generate $166m in March 2025
Abu Dhabi’s hotel sector earned $166m in March 2025, driven by rising international arrivals and strong occupancy
Armenia
Armenia announces visa-free travel for citizens and residents of UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
Armenia welcomes tourism and business with visa-free travel for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain
Brand View
Vision, value, and a $7bn bet: Power International’s Chairman on rebuiling nations and shaping the future
Moataz Al Khayat, Chairman of Power International Holding (PIH), reveals his investment vision to Arabian Business
Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan meets UAE space sector startups as country emerges as out-of-this-world hub
UAE startups play crucial role in developing space sector
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
UAE franchise sector generates $27.2bn revenue a year
Emirates Franchise Association leads event spotlighting franchising as key driver of entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth in the UAE
Dubai International Airport
Eid Al Adha in Dubai saw 630,000 travellers pass through ports
Dubai International Airport and Hatta busiest borders during Eid Al Adha
Dubai real estate
Dubai tokenised real estate project sold out in less than 2 minutes on PRYPCO Mint platform
149 investors from 35 nationalities take partial ownership of Dubai real estate project as demand for digital property assets soars
Sharjah real estate
Sharjah real estate market hits $1.5bn in transactions in May
Over 13.2m sq ft traded across 8,415 deals as Sharjah property sector continues strategic growth
3D print
Qatar launches world’s largest 3D-printed construction project with new schools
UCC Holding and Ashghal begin 3D-printing new schools in Qatar
Freezone
World’s first machine economy freezone to launch in UAE
Pulsar Group and peaq unveil global first in UAE, setting the stage for decentralised, AI-powered smart cities
Kuwait
Kuwait announces mandatory exit permits for expats from July 1
New Kuwait expat rules require workers to submit exit requests to employers
Brand View
Mr. Eight development’s Villa del Gavi wins 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Award
Dubai-based developer celebrates recognition for branded residence project on Dubai Islands
delivery drivers
UAE announces 10,000 air-conditioned rest shelters for delivery drivers during summer
UAE will provide access to over 10,000 air-conditioned shelters during summer months
Islamic Finance
Qatar Islamic finance assets hit $188bn
Islamic finance assets in Qatar increased by more than 4 per cent last year
Dubai
Dubai’s RTA transported 7.6m passengers over Eid Al Adha
RTA transported almost 7.6m passengers in Dubai over Eid Al Adha
Oman
Oman hotel revenue hits $284m as visitor numbers up 8.6%
Oman is attracting more tourists from around the world, leading to a spike in 3 to 5-star hotel revenue
Al Maktoum International
How $35bn Al Maktoum International Airport expansion is driving major Dubai South real estate investment boom as property prices tipped to grow 20%
Dubai South real estate could see property prices increase by up to 20 per cent in near term as Al Maktoum International Airport drives interest
ADNOC Gas
ADNOC Gas announces $5bn contracts for Rich Gas development project
ADNOC Gas announces major contracts for Phase 1 on its Rich Gas Development Project
branded real estate
UAE real estate: One Group launches ELEVATE as it eyes $1bn project pipeline
One Group enters UAE with Elevate and plans $1bn real estate pipeline starting with beachfront branded real estate
Brand View
Stake surpasses AED1bn in real estate transactions across Dubai, Riyadh
The platform has facilitated more than 250,000 individual investments across 420+ properties in Dubai alone
Midday break
Saudi Arabia announces 2025 outdoor work ban
Saudi outdoor work ban to begin on June 15
5G
e& UAE sets world record with 600Mbps uplink on live 5G network
e& UAE world-record 5G network speeds unlock opportunities for businesses, consumers and content creators
Ajman
Ajman issues new real estate laws
Ajman introduces new rules to govern real estate service fees and fines
Branded properties
Meraas announces Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers Dubai branded real estate project with 754 homes
New Jumeirah Emirates Towers branded real estate project in Dubai will have 754 homes and iconic design
GaStat
Saudi Arabia’s economy grows 3.4% in Q1 2025 as non-oil sector leads the way
Non-oil activities surge 4.9 per cent as Saudi Arabia advances diversification strategy
Sharjah
Sharjah ruler approves $27m real estate compensation
Sharjah ruler awards additional $27m compensation for owners of old houses in Al Madam
Dubai real estate
10 Hollywood quotes every Dubai real estate investor should live by in 2025
What The Godfather, Dirty Harry and Wall Street can teach you about building success in the Dubai property market
DLD
Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.4bn of transactions last week, including $10m Downtown apartment
The Dubai real estate sector saw $4.4bn of transactions and 3,276 sales last week
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi announces new mandatory Arabic rules for kindergarten pupils
Abu Dhabi kindergarten pupils will have five hours a week of mandatory Arabic lessons from next year
Dubai Program for Gaming 2033
Dubai has 350 gaming companies as it eyes $200bn global industry with 30,000 job target
Dubai gaming sector targets 30,000 new jobs and a $1bn GDP boost by 2033
Brand View
Connecting beyond boundaries
Global real estate leaders converge for innovation, strategy, and sustainable growth
ecommerce
UAE shoppers want 1-click, biometric checkouts for safer online payments: Visa
Visa unveils UAE Checkout Friction Report highlighting consumer demand for safe and fast ecommerce experiences
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Dubai World Trade Centre June 2025 events: Rail, vape and EV industry gatherings
Dubai World Trade Centre will host diverse mix of events in June
RAKBANK
UAE SMEs optimistic as 3 in 5 report revenue growth despite cost increases: Survey
RAKBANK SME Confidence Index captures the mood of small and medium-sized businesses in the UAE
multiply Group
Multiply Group lights up the world to unite out-of-home firms to form UAE media powerhouse
Multiply Media Group lights up the world by uniting BackLite Media, Viola Media and Media 247 to form out-of-home powerhouse
HSBC
UAE businesses confident of international trade growth despite tariff woes
Businesses in the UAE remain optimistic of trade opportunities despite increased costs
Kuwait
Kuwait reports massive 83% reduction in traffic violations
Traffic-related deaths down 55 per cent as Kuwait introduces new road rules
eVTOL
Flying taxis in Oman: LYNEports and AeroVecto team up to plan eVTOL ports and routes
LYNEports and AeroVecto plan eVTOL transport in Oman
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development delivers $59bn in global support, supports 107 countries
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development annual report highlights extent of UAE support for foreign aid
Al Mamsha
Sharjah real estate: Alef breaks ground on $300m Al Mamsha Raseel development
Alef will complete Al Mamsha Raseel in Sharjah by end of 2028
ban on single-use plastic bags
UAE to ban single-use plastics by 2026
UAE announces full ban on single-use plastics by 2026. Minister Dr. Amna Al Dahak highlights national and global efforts to combat pollution on World Environment Day
Eid
Sharjah boosts Eid Al Adha travel services with 5,600 bus trips, new Dubai boat route and Oman Link
Sharjah RTA launches enhanced transport services for Eid Al Adha 2025, including 5,600 bus trips, special Sharjah-Dubai boat rides, and new Muscat routes to ease festive travel
Eid
UAE Eid Al Adha weather forecast: Rain and humidity expected
UAE weather forecasters share details of rain and humidity during Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday
Ireland
Irish food and drink exports to Middle East and Africa hit $624m in 2024
Irish food exports to Middle East and Africa pass $620m and exporters expect growth
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate hits record $18.2bn in sales in May 2025 as ready transactions quadruple
Dubai real estate sector breaks records again with over $18bn in sales