Dubai residents are experiencing another extremely hot summer day as temperatures are forecast to reach around 43°C on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The latest UAE weather forecast says conditions across the country will generally remain fair to partly cloudy, although some areas may experience the development of convective clouds and possible rainfall. For Dubai, the…
On July 16, 2026, reports circulated that loud booms or explosions had been heard in the Downtown Dubai/Business Bay area. However, the Government of Dubai Media Office later said the Reuters report about explosions in Downtown Dubai was false. The Dubai Media Office urged residents and media outlets to rely only on official sources and…
Dubai’s main stock market index fell 1.4% on Friday, July 17, 2026, reaching its lowest level in around five weeks. The decline came as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran increased concerns among investors about regional stability and possible disruptions to trade and shipping routes. Major Dubai companies were hit hard. Emaar Properties…
H.E. Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi says the Guinness World Records title reinforces the UAE’s position as a global leader in blockchain, tokenisation and Web3 innovation H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has welcomed Blockmaze’s Guinness World Records™ achievement, saying it will further strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for blockchain, tokenisation, and Web3…
Dubai residents are experiencing another extremely hot summer day as temperatures are forecast to reach around 43°C on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The latest UAE weather forecast says conditions across the country will generally remain fair to partly cloudy, although some areas may experience the development of convective clouds and possible rainfall. For Dubai, the…
On July 16, 2026, reports circulated that loud booms or explosions had been heard in the Downtown Dubai/Business Bay area. However, the Government of Dubai Media Office later said the Reuters report about explosions in Downtown Dubai was false. The Dubai Media Office urged residents and media outlets to rely only on official sources and…
Dubai’s main stock market index fell 1.4% on Friday, July 17, 2026, reaching its lowest level in around five weeks. The decline came as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran increased concerns among investors about regional stability and possible disruptions to trade and shipping routes. Major Dubai companies were hit hard. Emaar Properties…
H.E. Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi says the Guinness World Records title reinforces the UAE’s position as a global leader in blockchain, tokenisation and Web3 innovation H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has welcomed Blockmaze’s Guinness World Records™ achievement, saying it will further strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for blockchain, tokenisation, and Web3…
The milestone was celebrated in the esteemed presence of H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, marking the UAE’s leadership in blockchain innovation and the beginning of the next era of global finance.
India has 5,400 listed companies and more than 2 million unlisted businesses including 35,000 companies that each generate more than Rs1 billion. Investing in them could help multiply returns. In India only 3.5 per cent of the population invests in equities, while in the United States, this is more than 55 percent News Highlights 1. With US$48.24 billion Foreign Direct…
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi approved exhibition to unite leading developers, investors and homebuyers as the UAE’s real estate market enters a new phase of sustained growth as property transaction value exceeds Dh203 billion in the last 12 months News Highlights 1. Real estate transaction value in Abu Dhabi jumped 76.6 percent to Dh203.01…
Dubai is preparing for one of its biggest indoor entertainment seasons with the return of Beat The Heat DXB Season 5, a flagship event under the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 festival. Running from 11 July to 8 August, the concert series will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and feature some…
Dubai’s economy continued its strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED 232 billion, representing 2.4% year-on-year growth. The latest figures reflect Dubai’s resilience despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and regional geopolitical tensions. Key sectors driving growth Several industries played a major role in this…
Dubai International Airport has achieved another major milestone in its digital transformation. According to Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), more than 9.4 million passengers passed through immigration between January and June 2026, with over 9 million travelers using AI-powered Smart Gates. The Smart Gates have dramatically reduced the average immigration clearance…
