Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

The Dubai Desk reports on major developments across the UAE, covering news, culture, business, and social trends shaping the region.

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026
UAE

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Dubai's GDRFA says its Centre for Harboring combines immigration enforcement with healthcare, meals and travel support for residency violators.

Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market
UAE

Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market

Dubai real estate prices are easing amid Mideast war fallout, letting residents like Steve upgrade homes for 15% less rent

DP World to develop two new Fujairah terminals under 50-year concession deal
UAE

DP World to develop two new Fujairah terminals under 50-year concession deal

DP World signs a 50-year concession with Fujairah Ports Authority to build two new terminals, expanding the UAE's maritime and logistics capacity

Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension
UAE

Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension

Saudi and UAE media chiefs posted matching messages on X affirming shared history, capping months of tension over Yemen, oil and regional policy

UAE, Egypt foreign ministers discuss Middle East developments in Abu Dhabi
UAE

UAE, Egypt foreign ministers discuss Middle East developments in Abu Dhabi

UAE and Egypt's foreign ministers met in Abu Dhabi to discuss Middle East developments, Hormuz navigation and bilateral ties, WAM reported

UAE launches Jaywan, its first national payment card scheme
UAE

UAE launches Jaywan, its first national payment card scheme

The UAE has launched Jaywan, its first national payment card scheme, with banks and financial institutions nationwide beginning phased issuance to customers