United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings completes acquisition of McLaren Automotive

Transaction follows a strategic agreement that CYVN signed in December 2024 with Mumtalakat

Dubai’s real estate market records 30.3 percent surge in sales to $38.85 billion in Q1 2025

Q1 results were only marginally less than the all-time quarterly sales record of AED147.2 billion in Q4 2024

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, EWEC propel UAE’s AI strategy and net zero goals with new energy projects

Both companies signed a 24-year PPA to develop the Al Dhafra OCGT project

Eid al-Fitr transport surge: Dubai sees 6.39 million public users

Dubai Metro transported 2.428 million riders during the holiday period

Trump announces 10 percent global tariff, higher rate for trade-surplus nations

Trump's sweeping tariffs will go into effect on April 5, and his reciprocal tariffs will hit on April 9

UAE gold prices climb AED3.5, global rates hit new high on safe-haven demand

Gold prices have set more than 15 records this year and achieve a nearly 19 percent increase year-to-date

Dubai’s RTA to launch autonomous taxis in 2026 through Uber platform

Companies will commence trials of autonomous taxis in Dubai this year

UAE tops ranking in Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2025 Report for 4 years running

The country achieved the highest rank among high-income nations in 11 out of 13 key indicators

Dubai World Trade Centre: Your guide to April 2025’s must-attend events

Events highlight Dubai's crucial position as a global hub for knowledge exchange, innovation, and economic opportunity

DEWA achieves 43.61 percent efficiency increase, 104 million tons CO2 reduction

The Authority aims to consolidate Dubai's global position in climate action by transforming challenges into opportunities

UAE to raise investments in Costa Rica, Mauritius as free trade deals come into force

The CEPAs are expected to enhance the UAE's connectivity to centers of growth in Central America and Africa

When is Eid al-Adha 2025? Next break, key dates & details

Eid al-Adha 2025 starts on Saturday, June 7 and lasts for several days by prediction to end on Tuesday, June 10

Emirates enhances delivery with launch of Courier Express

The move aims to create a service that is fast, reliable, and flexible

UAE unveils reduced petrol prices for April 2025

Cost of filling a full tank of petrol varies depending on the type of vehicle you drive

The CEPA program: How the UAE plans to raise non-oil foreign trade to $1.09 trillion by 2031

In 2024, the UAE achieved 75 percent of the AED4 trillion target set in the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision with seven full years remaining

UAE gold prices jump AED1.75, global rates hit record $3,148.88

U.S. economic slowdown and rising inflation could drive gold prices to $3,300 in the next months

GCC’s $7 billion food waste crisis: How retailers can lead the change

The region's retail sector wasted around 1.3 million tons of food in 2022

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Holiday dates announced in UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC states

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait announced today that March 30 will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2025

Eid al-Fitr 2025 in UAE: Crescent moon marking Ramadan’s final days spotted

The Eid al-Fitr 2025 holiday will extend from Sunday, March 30, to Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Gifting crypto for Eid al-Fitr emerges as UAE’s crypto adoption surges by 42 percent

Gifting money to younger family members during Eid al-Fitr is being reimagined for the digital era in the UAE

Sheikh Khaled approves $1.84 billion housing benefits package for Abu Dhabi citizens

The package is aimed at benefiting 4,356 Emirati citizens across Abu Dhabi

UAE’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign raises over $1 billion in Ramadan 2025

The Most Noble Number charity auctions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai raised a total of AED167.4 million for the campaign

Dubai announces free parking for Eid al-Fitr 2025

The free parking period will run from Shawwal 1 to 3, with paid parking fees resuming on Shawwal 4

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Crescent moon marking Ramadan’s final days spotted in UAE

The image was captured by the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory on Friday, March 28, at 12:00 PM UAE time