United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s 24-carat gold prices up AED3.50; global rates rise on weaker dollar

Traders expect 80 basis points of rate cuts this year after strong job growth reported in April

UAE to lift Lebanon travel ban starting May 7

UAE citizens must register in the "Twajudi" service before traveling to ensure effective communication

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 concludes with 55,000 attendees, 16 percent YoY growth

Growth has been achieved across all show verticals, with a YoY increase of 19 percent in the Middle East

Sharjah real estate market hits $234.6 million in Q1 2025, up 159.2 percent year-over-year

A total of 6,493 transactions were recorded across various branches in the quarter

UAE stocks rise as U.S.-China trade talk prospects lift market sentiment

The Dubai index gained 2.5 percent on a weekly basis, while Abu Dhabi gained 2 percent

SAAS Properties launches The St. Regis Residences elevating luxury living in Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Residences feature 161 luxury homes designed for modern connoisseurs and discerning tastes 

Abu Dhabi Stopover Program attracts 44,000 visitors this year, marking 76 percent leap

Program has achieved 25,000 bookings in the first four months of 2025, representing a 47 percent annual growth in sales

Dubai World Trade Centre’s top May events: Focus on crypto, tech and e-commerce

Discover key events in interior design, travel, media, and e-commerce this May

Dubai real estate: Villas drive 11.62 percent residential property price surge in 2024

Commercial property prices rose 13.19 percent annually in 2024, driven by growing demand for office and retail spaces

Dubai’s TECOM Group posts $185.1 million in revenues, up 21 percent YoY

Diverse asset portfolio and long-term strategy drive 23 percent YoY profit increase

Dubai Airport Show 2025: Global Airport Leaders’ Forum to explore megatrends reshaping airport operations

Forum will discuss innovative strategies and technologies propelling the future of aviation

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit to launch inaugural edition in June 2025 to drive innovation, investment

The summit aims to facilitate dialogue on critical challenges shaping the emirate’s built environment

e& Wholesale Americas launches in Miami to boost connectivity, drive digital innovation and market access

The Miami office enhances C&WS’s global footprint, serving as a gateway to dynamic markets

UAE real estate: Ras Al Khaimah’s residential stock to double by 2030 on new project launches

RAK welcomed 1.284 million tourists in 2024, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.1 percent 

Abu Dhabi’s economy to grow 4.2 percent in 2025, 5.8 percent in 2026: IMF

Dubai's economy is projected to expand by 3.3 percent in 2025, increasing to 3.5 percent in 2026

Dubai Financial Market’s total traded value surges 61 percent to $11.16 billion in Q1 2025

DFM’s total consolidated revenue reached AED186.5 million in Q1 2025

DXB airport closure plans revealed: Dubai considers redevelopment as $35 billion DWC expands

Griffiths compared DXB's future to Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport, which became real estate and commercial development districts

Dubai gold prices gain AED4, global rates mark steepest weekly fall since February

The easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China amid hopes for a deal is weighing on gold prices

New hotels in Dubai 2025: Iconic, luxe & Insta-worthy stays

The emirate continues to solidify its reputation as a premier global destination for luxury travel and hospitality

Abu Dhabi’s MGX to close $2 billion investment in Binance using USD1 stablecoin

This investment is the single largest investment in a crypto company and the largest investment ever paid in stablecoin

Dubai’s peak day-time population hits 5.13 million in 2024,  to reach 8 million by 2040

By 2040, the city’s peak daytime population is expected to reach eight million

Dubai real estate: Office rents surge over 20 percent as occupancy rates climb

More than 100,000 sqm of new offices will be handed over, with pre-leasing activities further limiting ready supply