DFM General Index The DFM General Index closed the week at 6,059, up 0.69%. It stands about 11% below its 52-week high of 6,785 (10 February 2026) and 17% above its 52-week low of 5,233. Among the large-cap, widely followed stocks, Commercial Bank of Dubai led the week’s gains, rising
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Arista Properties, one of Dubai’s most acclaimed ultra-luxury boutique developers, today announced the official groundbreaking of HQ by Arista — a premium commercial development set to become the first landmark office address in Al Furjan. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on 2nd July 2026, marks the beginning of a new chapter in Arista’s journey and a […]
Dubai Chambers recently organised a roundtable in Shanghai to highlight the investment opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) for Chinese investors and companies. The session also showcased Dubai’s competitive advantages as a leading global hub for business, and investment, and role as a strategic gateway to regional and international markets. The
Dodo Pizza UAE opened the Kids Pizza Academy, Dubai’s first and largest purpose-built culinary edutainment facility for children aged 3-12, located in JLT, Cluster T. The launch positions the brand within the UAE’s 2026 Year of the Family agenda, offering a structured, screen-free alternative to passive family entertainment formats. Ivan Pyadyshev, CEO of Dodo
Emarat, in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, has launched a Flame Tree planting initiative beginning at Emarat Al Buhaira Service Station, with planting to extend to other Emarat service stations across Dubai. The initiative forms part of Dubai Municipality’s wider efforts to advance city-wide greening and beautification, in line with the directives of His Highness
Dubai’s real estate market continues to register exceptional demand for luxury properties, supported by growing confidence among local and international investors. This sustained momentum further reinforces the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most stable and attractive real estate investment destinations. Against this backdrop, Binghatti has announced penthouse
Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGS Dubai) has entered a new seven-year partnership agreement with ISD Dubai Sports City, building on a successful collaboration that has supported the school’s sporting journey since opening in 2021. The renewed agreement further reinforces RGS Dubai’s commitment to sporting excellence, pupil wellbeing and community engagement, while
As temperatures in Dubai climb towards 50°C this summer, a mysterious intelligent vehicle performing advanced intelligent parking manoeuvres has become one of the most talked-about automotive videos on social media. The footage, filmed in an outdoor parking area under extreme heat, shows a test vehicle navigating a parking lot, identifying an available space, avoiding
As temperatures in Dubai climb towards 50°C this summer, a mysterious driverless vehicle performing fully autonomous parking has become one of the most talked-about automotive videos on social media. The footage, filmed in an outdoor parking area under extreme heat, shows a test vehicle navigating a parking lot, identifying an available space, avoiding surrounding
The Studio at Dubai Opera became a celebration of young musical talent as students from Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGSGD) delivered an exceptional Senior Summer Concert on Monday, 22nd June. Bringing together 48 talented senior students, the performance showcased an inspiring evening of musical excellence and creativity at one of the region’s most prestigious
UAE Markets Update Both UAE equity markets ended the week in negative territory but their performance on Friday was mixed. The DFM General Index (DFMGI) closed lower, while the ADX General Index posted a modest gain. The retreat was orderly rather than alarming — a combination of natural profit-taking after a strong recovery run, softer […]
The Dubai Senior Citizens Happiness Center has honored Union Coop in recognition of its outstanding support and meaningful contribution to the success of the ‘Ihsan’ Animal Welfare Initiative, launched by the center to promote kindness towards animals and provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for cats. The recognition was presented during a special ceremony
As Dubai continues to evolve as a global design hub, the way people think about interiors and outdoor spaces is changing too. For Summer 2026, Tile of Spain identifies that the focus is shifting towards calm sophistication, natural textures and materials that combine aesthetic appeal with high performance. In this context, ceramic tile is emerging […]
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2026 will bring together the international travel community
SKEMA Business School is strengthening the governance of its luxury-focused programme, the MSc Global Luxury Management (GLM), by appointing several leading figures from the sector. During an extraordinary board meeting held in February 2026, the programme announced several strategic nominations to support its development in Dubai. Three new members from leading
Electric Way, a premier regional pioneer in the value-added distribution of electrical products including cables and lighting, today officially broke ground on a massive expansion of its core Distribution Center in National Industries Park. This milestone ceremony marks a definitive chapter in the company’s continuous growth trajectory, laying the operational foundation
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop a more flexible and sustainable real estate ecosystem that enhances quality of life and elevates customer experience, Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the ‘Flexi Rent’  initiative and signed cooperation agreements with Wasl Properties, Deyaar Property Management, Dubai World Real Estate, Modern Real Estate, Dubai Investment
As UAE residents prepare for summer holidays, international travel and seasonal relocation, Vintage Vaults, Dubai’s premium safe deposit box facility at Mall of the Emirates, is highlighting the importance of secure private vault storage for valuables, documents and high-value personal assets. From jewellery and luxury watches to family heirlooms, legal documents,
Dubai-based real estate development and investment firm Sweid & Sweid has announced the launch of a 390,000 sq. ft. build-to-suit advanced manufacturing facility for Microporous LLC in Virginia, USA. The project represents an expansion into the build-to-suit manufacturing sector and builds on the firm’s track record of logistics, industrial, and multifamily
fäm Properties has facilitated the sale of approximately 40,000 square feet of office space at Vision Tower in Business Bay for AED124 million, the biggest commercial real estate deal of its kind ever recorded in Dubai. The asset, a contiguous block of Grade A office space across multiple floors in one of Business Bay’s […]




























