The UAE's National Anti-Narcotics Agency, Dubai Police and Saudi Arabia's drug enforcement directorate have jointly seized 267,300 amphetamine tablets and arrested all members of the responsible smuggling network. The operation was enabled by intelligence sharing between the two countries' security services.
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Dubai World Trade Centre posted record economic output of AED25.03 billion in 2025, up 12% year-on-year, driven by 108 large-scale events that drew 2.18 million attendees. The figure represents the highest annual contribution the authority has recorded, with Healthcare, Food and Beverage, and ICT sectors collectively accounting for 55% of gross value added.
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FIFA has named 170 officials to manage the 2026 World Cup, the largest refereeing team in the tournament's history and 41 more than Qatar 2022. The group is currently training in Miami, where Saudi Arabia will play Uruguay on June 15 in the city's opening match.
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BEYOND Developments has launched The Yards, its first inland Dubai masterplan, in City of Arabia. The AED 4 billion project will deliver 1,560 homes across 2.3 million square feet, with the first cluster, Arancia, comprising 272 low-rise residences organised around a landscaped sunken garden.
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Bombardier has unveiled a bespoke cabin design for its Global 8000 business jet, created in collaboration with fashion house Elie Saab. The interior, revealed in Monaco during the F1 Grand Prix, is now available to Global 8000 customers as a selectable option.
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The UAE real estate market is projected to reach AED 2.98 trillion by 2031, according to Statista Market Insights, with demand rising across residential and commercial segments. Developers are increasingly adopting immersive visualisation tools to support decision-making during the pre-construction phase.
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Majid Al Futtaim has awarded a AED 2 billion contract to Engineering Contracting Company for the Capria East, Capria West and Maravelle Residences clusters at Ghaf Woods. The appointment marks the largest construction milestone so far for what the developer describes as Dubai's first forest living community.
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Dubai Retail has launched The Palm Edit, a members-only card giving Palm Jumeirah residents discounts of up to 50% across dining, retail, wellness and entertainment at its island destinations. The programme is open to homeowners and tenants, with cards issued on the spot at Palm Jumeirah Mall.
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