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Dubai ranks among world’s top 3 luxury housing markets amid global cooling
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Dubai ranks among world’s top 3 luxury housing markets amid global cooling

Asian cities dominated the top of the rankings

Dubai police retrieve stolen diamond worth $25 million
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Dubai police retrieve stolen diamond worth $25 million

Thieves lured a diamond trader to a villa under false pretenses and stole the gem during a bogus inspection

Unfold new possibilities: HONOR launches Magic V5 foldable at Dubai event
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Unfold new possibilities: HONOR launches Magic V5 foldable at Dubai event

HONOR showcases its rapid growth, industry-leading innovation and advanced AI technology, while expanding its ecosystem with the new HONOR Magic Pad 3 and HONOR MagicBook Art

As temperatures touch 50C, Dubai runners turn to indoor marathon
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As temperatures touch 50C, Dubai runners turn to indoor marathon

Hundreds join government-backed “Mallathon” to run and walk in air-conditioned malls during UAE’s hottest month

Pakistan to open ‘Pakistan Mart’ in Dubai to boost exports
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Pakistan to open ‘Pakistan Mart’ in Dubai to boost exports

The project, led by NLC and DP World, aims to help Pakistani traders expand exports to global markets

Dubai Municipality wins recognition in global safety awards
UAE

Dubai Municipality wins recognition in global safety awards

Dubai Municipality was recognised for its certified safety systems, strong employee safeguards, and ongoing safety innovation

FTA urges companies to register for corporate tax before July 31 or face AED 10,000 fine
UAE

FTA urges companies to register for corporate tax before July 31 or face AED 10,000 fine

If the return is filed within seven months of the first tax period’s end, the penalty is waived automatically; no extra application needed

Dubai airport logs record travelers in first half
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Dubai airport logs record travelers in first half

In the first six months of 2025, the average monthly traffic stood at around 7.7 million passengers or 254,000 daily travelers

New platform offers fractional ownership of Dubai homes from AED 500
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New platform offers fractional ownership of Dubai homes from AED 500

Deed allows global investors to buy shares in Dubai residential properties starting from AED 500—lowering the barrier to entry for real estate ownership.

Dubai real estate sees strong growth in first half of 2025
UAE

Dubai real estate sees strong growth in first half of 2025

UAE residents made up 45% of new investors, reflecting success in turning tenants into homeowners

Dubai to debut restaurant operated by an AI chef
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Dubai to debut restaurant operated by an AI chef

Chef Aiman is trained on decades of food science research, molecular composition data and over a thousand recipes from cooking traditions around the world.

Lion’s share of Dubai’s international students are Indian
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Lion’s share of Dubai’s international students are Indian

Indian nationals account for 43% of all international students in Dubai, Pakistanis make up 6%

Dubai conducts first regional test flight of electric air taxi
UAE

Dubai conducts first regional test flight of electric air taxi

Commercial operations planned for 2026

Celebrity insider Aden Rehan spills the tea on influencer drama and marriage
UAE

Aden Rehan and Qurat Ul Ain: Inside the Ultimate Girl Fun Vibes of Glam in the Gulf!

Aden Rehan and Qurat Ul Ain bring the ultimate girl fun vibes in this episode of Glam in the Gulf

Abu Dhabi population reaches 4.1M in 2024
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Abu Dhabi population reaches 4.1M in 2024

Population nearly doubles in decade consolidating emirate's position as global talent hub

Chaos for thousands of passengers stranded at Doha airport, long queues in Dubai
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Chaos for thousands of passengers stranded at Doha airport, long queues in Dubai

Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait closed their airspace late Monday, forcing flight cancellations, reroutes, and leaving passengers stranded.

DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox
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DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox

Selected firms begin testing new financial technologies in the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme

Dubai to open UAE’s first Proton Therapy Center by 2028
UAE

Dubai to open UAE’s first Proton Therapy Center by 2028

New facility by Yas Healthcare aims to advance cancer care with support from Singapore’s National Cancer Centre

UAE honors Global Water Innovators with $1 million prize
UAE

UAE honors Global Water Innovators with $1 million prize

Dubai ruler Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum awards $1M to innovators tackling global water scarcity

Expo City Dubai offers free summer access to kids
UAE

Expo City Dubai offers free summer access to kids

The offer is valid until September 30 and aims to provide a cost-effective outing for families during the hottest months of the year