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Dubai Duty Free records strongest year ever with Dhs8.68bn sales in 2025

News Editor 01/01/2026

Image Credit : dubaidutyfree Dubai Duty Free has delivered its strongest performance on record, reporting annual sales of Dhs8.680 billion ($2.378 billion) in 2025, marking a 9.85 percent increase compared to 2024 and the highest result in the retailer’s 42-year history. The record-breaking

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UAE sets legal age of maturity at 18 under new civil law

News Editor 01/01/2026

The UAE has officially lowered the legal age of maturity from 21 to 18 under a newly issued federal decree law that updates the country’s Civil Transactions Law. Under the revised legislation, individuals aged 18 are now permitted to independently manage their financial affairs and assets. The law also allows those aged 15 and above […]

Transport

UAE flag carrier cements global leadership with record passengers and ambitious 2025 milestones

Miguel Hadchity 01/01/2026

Photo Credit: Emirates Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — Emirates Airlines solidified its status as the world’s largest international airline in 2025, carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, a distance equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times. Marking its 40th anniversary, the airline outlined a year driven by a clear vision for […]

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Abu Dhabi Police offer traffic points relief during Liwa International Festival

News Editor 31/12/2025

Image Credit : Abu Dhabi Media Office  Abu Dhabi Police have announced a special initiative allowing motorists to benefit from traffic points services during the Liwa International Festival, giving eligible drivers an opportunity to reinstate suspended driving licences or reduce accumulated traffic points. The service will be available from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at

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New Year’s Eve weather alert: Rain, strong winds and rough seas across the UAE

News Editor 31/12/2025

Image Credit : X / @Storm_centre Unsettled weather is set to continue across the UAE as the country heads into New Year’s Eve, with scattered rainfall, cooler temperatures, strong winds and hazardous sea conditions forecast, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Forecasters expect further cooling on New Year’s Eve, with fair to partly cloudy […]

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Dubai Civil Defence unveils modern identity to strengthen public safety mission

News Editor 31/12/2025

Photo Credit: Gulf News Dubai Civil Defence has launched a new corporate identity, marking a key step in its evolution and forward-looking vision. The refreshed visual system reinforces Dubai’s global standing in public safety and emergency preparedness, while reflecting the organisation’s enduring commitment to protecting the community. The new identity carries the slogan

Events

ADSW Summit 2026 to mobilize global action on sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Miguel Hadchity 31/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week has unveiled the programme for its anchor ADSW Summit 2026. Under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” the Summit will convene at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 13-14 January. According to the Emirates News Agency, its core mission […]

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UAE introduces sweeping reforms to higher education and research governance

News Editor 30/12/2025

Image Credit : @mohesr The UAE has issued a new federal decree law governing higher education and scientific research, marking a major overhaul of how the sector is regulated, accredited, and overseen nationwide. The legislation introduces a unified national framework aimed at strengthening governance, improving quality and competitiveness, and ensuring academic outcomes

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Strong winds prompt safety advisory from Ras Al Khaimah Police

News Editor 30/12/2025

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a public safety advisory, urging residents and visitors to remain cautious as strong winds and unstable weather conditions impact the emirate. Authorities advised the public to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, warning that powerful gusts could pose serious safety risks. Those who need to be outside have […]

Finance

Sharjah approves $12bn budget for 2026, prioritizing infrastructure and economic growth

Miguel Hadchity 30/12/2025

Photo Credit: X/@HHShkDrSultan Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Sharjah’s Supreme Council Member and Ruler, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has approved the emirate’s general budget for 2026, with total expenditures set at approximately AED 44.5 billion ($12.1 billion). This represents a 3 percent increase over the 2025 budget and is designed to […]

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NYE 2026 Dubai road closures: Phased map and travel guide for Burj Khalifa, Downtown

News Editor 30/12/2025

Photo Credit: RTA Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration, led by the iconic show at Burj Khalifa. With an estimated 2.7 million people expected to move across the city, authorities have rolled out a detailed traffic and transport plan to keep celebrations safe and accessible. The Roads […]

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UAE weather update: Heavy rain hits Ras Al Khaimah, parts of Dubai and Fujairah

News Editor 29/12/2025

Dubai: Several parts of the UAE experienced heavy rainfall on December 29 after a day that began with partly cloudy skies, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather authority issued yellow and amber alerts, urging residents to exercise caution due to rainfall, particularly in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and parts of Dubai. […]

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UAE: 8 new rules and changes coming into effect from January 2026

News Editor 29/12/2025

The start of 2026 will bring more than fireworks and festivities. From January 1, a series of regulatory and policy updates will roll out across the UAE, many of them coming into force on day one of the new year. Although January 1, 2026 is a public holiday for both public and private sector workers, […]

Corporate

Dhaman report highlights robust growth and foreign investment in Arab F&B sector with UAE leading

Miguel Hadchity 29/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation announced that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment projects between January 2003 and December 2024. These projects represented a capital expenditure of $22 billion and created approximately 93,000 jobs, as

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UAE fuel rates: Will petrol prices ease in January 2026?

News Editor 29/12/2025

Petrol prices in the UAE for January 2026 will be announced at the end of the month, with early indicators pointing to a possible marginal decline as global oil prices remained relatively subdued in December. Brent crude, the benchmark used to price most global oil contracts, averaged $61.51 per barrel in December 2025, down from […]

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Abu Dhabi launches AI-powered system to detect illegal waste dumping

News Editor 26/12/2025

  Abu Dhabi has rolled out a new artificial intelligence pilot designed to identify illegal waste dumping using satellite imagery, marking a major step forward in environmental monitoring and smart governance. The initiative, launched by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aims to strengthen waste management, improve oversight, and support faster enforcement by

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NYE 2026 Fireworks: Dubai Unveils Massive Crowd, Security and Transport Plan

News Editor 26/12/2025

Image Credit : Pexels Officials say the strategy brings together policing, emergency response, public transport and event operations to ensure smooth movement and uninterrupted festivities at all major celebration sites. With dozens of fireworks displays planned across the city, Dubai aims to spread crowds while maintaining high safety standards. Major security and

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Dubai NYE 2026 City rolls out extensive security, transport and fireworks plan

News Editor 26/12/2025

Dubai authorities have confirmed full readiness for the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, unveiling a comprehensive security and operations plan aimed at ensuring public safety, smooth mobility and uninterrupted services across all major celebration zones. Speaking at a press briefing held at Dubai Civil Defence headquarters, the Event Security Committee said the

Logistics

AWOT Global Logistics launches regional HQ at Dubai Airport Freezone in strategic expansion move

Miguel Hadchity 26/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant development for the region’s logistics sector, Dubai Airport Freezone, a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, has officially inaugurated the new regional headquarters of AWOT Global Logistics Corporation. According to the Emirates News Agency, the opening ceremony was led by Arif […]

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Sharjah announces temporary traffic diversion on key route to Northern Emirates

News Editor 25/12/2025

Sharjah authorities have announced a temporary traffic diversion affecting motorists travelling towards the Northern Emirates, as infrastructure works continue on a major interchange. In a joint update, Sharjah Police, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, confirmed the closure of slip roads at Bridge