Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

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

UAE real estate sector maintains strong momentum in H1 2026
UAE

UAE real estate sector maintains strong momentum in H1 2026

UAE real estate sector sustains strong momentum in H1 2026, driven by economic resilience, investor demand and business-friendly policies

Indian expats in UAE face passport delays as consular services shift providers
India

Indian expats in UAE face passport delays as consular services shift providers

Indian passport services in the UAE face delays as operations shift from BLS to Alhind, leaving expats worried about travel and admissions

Dubai halal trade center signs deal to help Korean firms expand into MENA markets
UAE

Dubai halal trade center signs deal to help Korean firms expand into MENA markets

Dubai's HTMC and South Korea's KITA have signed an MoU to help Korean companies enter halal markets across the UAE and wider MENA region

UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Aramco helicopter crash kills 14
UAE

UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to victims' families after a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 passengers on board

UAE expands visa-on-arrival program to six new nationalities
UAE

UAE expands visa-on-arrival program to six new nationalities

The UAE has added Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to its visa-on-arrival program

UAE adviser Gargash warns against imposing new geopolitical realities on Gulf states
UAE

UAE adviser Gargash warns against imposing new geopolitical realities on Gulf states

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said aggression cannot impose new geopolitical realities on Gulf states, warning such moves risk sowing future discord

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