Dubai’s office property market recorded $762m in Q1 2025 sales, with off-plan transactions up 741% and prices rising across all major districts
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Aviation
Riyadh Air announces Blacklane chauffer service for passengers in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Air and Blacklane team up to offer chauffer service for Business Elite and Business Class passengers
Emirates
Emirates unveils new-look Airbus A350 at Paris Airshow, deepening $130bn investment ties with France
Emirates returns to the Paris Airshow after 15 years, showcasing its new A350 and reaffirming $130bn in aircraft investments with France
Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship Customs and Ports Security
UAE launches emergency airport plan amid travel disruption
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security activates emergency business continuity plan
beIN Media Group
beIN Sport to broadcast Premier League football in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and across MENA until 2028
beIN Media Group renews exclusive Premier League rights across 24 MENA countries through the 2027/28 season
commodity trading
Liquid assets: DMCC and AQUA-INDEX to launch world’s first freshwater-backed digital asset token from Dubai
Dubai’s DMCC partners with AQUA-INDEX to launch the world’s first digital asset backed by verified freshwater, aiming to revolutionise global water trading
oil tanker
UAE rescues 24 crew after oil tanker collision in Sea of Oman
UAE Coast Guard evacuate 24 crew members following ship collision
Air Arabia
UAE airline flight suspension update: Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates travel latest
The latest updates on UAE flight suspensions and cancellations from Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates
RTA
RTA slashes Dubai vehicle licensing services by 74%
Dubai’s RTA reduces vehicle licensing services from 54 to 14 as part of a major digital transformation to enhance user experience
Hijri New Year
UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for private sector
The UAE has announced holidays for public and private sector in June
Paris Air Show
Riyadh Air orders up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 jets to ahead of 2025 launch
Riyadh Air signs deal for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at Paris Airshow 2025 in major boost for Saudi aviation
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is driving ‘significant opportunity’ amid UAE real estate surge, experts say
Backed by major infrastructure, investor interest, and a strategic long-term vision, Abu Dhabi’s quiet transformation is starting to turn heads
autonomous
Dubai to launch self-driving taxi trials in 2025
Dubai’s RTA signs deal with Uber and WeRide to launch autonomous vehicle pilot in 2025
Bahrain
Bahrain announces outdoor work ban
Bahrain has banned outdoor work between noon and 4pm until September 15
GDP
UAE GDP hits $484bn in 2024 with strong non-oil growth as transport, construction and finance lead surge
UAE economy sees 4 per cent boost, trade and manufacturing impress
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR).
Dubai announces 4-day week and flexible hours for some workers
Dubai Government reveals flexible working hour rules to begin from July 1
Air Arabia
UAE airline flight cancellations extended: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia announce MORE suspensions
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia announce further suspensions and cancellations of flights to and from UAE
Sharjah Police
Sharjah cuts traffic fatalities by 24% amid ongoing safety campaigns
Sharjah traffic fatalities fall to rate of 1.76 per 100,000 people
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo named ambassador for $78m prize-pot Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo named global ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia, featuring over 2,000 pro players, 25 tournaments, and $70m prize pool
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 9,600 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 9,600 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
halal
UAE targets Islamic finance and halal industry growth as bank deposits hit $162bn and $86bn export target set
The UAE has launched a bold national strategy to boost Islamic finance and halal industry growth
GCC airlines
GCC flights cancelled: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman announce suspensions amid rising tensions
Airlines and airports in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman suspended some flights to and from UAE
Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport
UAE holiday dates; Dubai Metro Blue Line guide; Al Maktoum International Airport real estate boost – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday dates, Dubai Metro Blue Line guide, Al Maktoum International Airport sparks real estate boom, Ajman and Abu Dhabi real estate laws
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