Dubai Customs intelligence led to the interception of 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol tablets travelling from Asia to an unidentified African country via air cargo. Authorities in the destination country carried out the physical seizure after Dubai Customs passed targeting intelligence through established international channels. Read more →

Dubai residential capital values fell 1.2 per cent in May, a slower pace than the previous two months, with annual growth holding at 2.5 per cent according to ValuStrat. Transaction volumes contracted sharply, with off-plan sales down 41.4 per cent year-on-year and ready home sales falling 55.1 per cent. Read more →

Ras Al Khaimah's freehold residential property market posted 9.3% annual capital value growth in Q1 2026, the slowest rate in two years, according to ValuStrat's new price index. Villa and apartment values both reached 124.1 index points, with Al Marjan Island leading apartment growth at 13.2% annually. Read more →

Arjaan by Rotana DMC is offering a summer wedding package in Dubai priced from AED200 per person on weekdays and AED350 on weekends. The deal, valid through September 30, covers the wedding suite, chef consultations, ballroom setup, and valet parking for events of at least 100 guests. Read more →

Sheikh Mohammed has signed a law creating the Dubai Longevity Authority, a new body that will regulate and attract investment across the longevity, wellness, and advanced healthcare sector. Sheikh Hamdan will serve as President, with Helal Saeed Almarri appointed as Chairman. Read more →

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority, consolidating three existing bodies into a single federal entity reporting to the Cabinet. Omar Sultan Al Olama will chair the Authority, which will lead national AI strategy, data governance, and digital government delivery. Read more →

Dubai Municipality has launched Saeed, an AI-generated virtual spokesperson wearing national dress, capable of communicating in Arabic, English, Urdu, and Chinese. He will appear at press conferences, on social media, and eventually inside the authority's Hayakom customer service centres. Read more →

Dubai Mallathon returns on 15 June for a second edition, running daily across six major malls until 15 September 2026. The free initiative, directed by Sheikh Hamdan, offers walking and running tracks, fitness trainers, weekend races and retail discounts for participants. Read more →