Dubai

Dubai’s New Year Eve celebrations: Ultimate guide to fireworks, locations and tips

The Dubai Metro is a convenient option due to possible street closures near the celebration sites

UAE: Economic Content Creators Program explores engaging storytelling techniques in second week

Training sessions impart knowledge on simplifying complex data to create compelling narratives

Dubai’s RTA announces free parking, public transport operating hours for New Year’s Holiday 2025

Public parking areas will be free of charge on January 1, except multi-story parking

Dubai announces New Year holiday for public sector employees

Normal operations will resume on January 2, 2025 (Thursday)

Dubai Taxi Company launches 2025-2029 strategy to target untapped markets in UAE and beyond

The strategy entails expanding into limousine services and delivery while maintaining taxi market leadership

Dubai launches first-ever tax certification program in Arab world

This certification caters specifically to tax professionals employed by Dubai government entities

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of $980 million Hatta development projects

H.H. assessed progress of 65 Hatta development initiatives, 41 of which have been completed

Dubai real estate market: 5 trends investors need to know in 2025

With property prices expected to rise by 8 percent in 2025, Dubai offers lucrative opportunities for both individual and institutional investors

UAE tourism’s economic impact set to reach $64.2 billion in 2024

Contributing 12 percent to the country's gross domestic product

Ain Dubai reopens after 2 years: Ticket prices and packages announced

The wheel features 48 air-conditioned glass cabins with a capacity of 40 guests each

Dubai’s RTA announces traffic upgrades in Nad Al Sheba, boosting travel efficiency by 60 percent

This upgrade aims to ease traffic flow, reduce congestion, and cut delays by up to 50 percent during peak hours

Sheikh Hamdan forms interim steering committee to oversee transfer of commercial control operations in Dubai

The committee will be entrusted with approving timelines and streamlining operations for enhanced efficiency

Sheikh Hamdan appoints Assistant Director-General of Dubai’s Protocol and Hospitality Department

The resolution is effective from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette

Dubai 2025 New Year’s Eve: Public transport operation hours and key road closures announced

The Dubai Metro's Red and Green lines will operate from 5:00 AM on December 31, 2024, until midnight on January 1, 2025

Dubai residents can now use nol Card to pay for e-scooters

Users can now purchase various packages, hourly, daily, or monthly, by linking their nol Cards to their smartphones

DEWA reveals $1.9 billion smart grid initiative to enhance efficiency

Using AI and IoT, the smart grid ensures efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations

UAE-Croatia bilateral trade surges to $78.9 million in H1 2024, up 44.8 percent

UAE non-oil trade with Croatia reaches $110.7 million in 2023

Indian businesses top the list of newcomers joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 9M 2024

Pakistan ranked second on the list with 6,061 new companies joining the chamber in the first nine months of 2024

Dubai Metro and Tram achieve 96 percent rating in 2024 ICXS assessment

Marking a significant rise from 87.2 percent in 2022 and 92.2 percent in 2023

Transforming data management in the UAE: How the Data Index sets new standards

This index aligns with global best practices and standards pertaining to statistics and data management

CBUAE forecasts real GDP growth: 4 percent in 2024, rising to 5.5 percent by 2026

Non-oil GDP growth is projected to remain robust at 4.9 percent in 2024 and 5.0 percent in 2025

Dubai: Celebrate New Year 2025 with 45 fireworks shows at 36 iconic locations

SIRA urges the public to follow safety guidelines: adhere to procedures, avoid restricted areas, and maintain safe distances

Sheikh Mohammed establishes Dubai Resilience Centre to enhance crisis management capabilities

The Decree will enhance Dubai's reputation as one of the most agile cities globally in managing risks, emergencies, crises, and disasters

Dubai’s new 1km bridge to reduce travel time from 15 to 3 minutes, cut traffic congestion by 80 percent 

The project will double Hessa Street’s capacity from 8,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.