Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has named Emaar Properties the winner of the Dubai-it Award for real estate institutions, pointing to a delivery record that includes 62 projects launched and more than 12,000 units handed over in a single year. Dubai Mall attracted 111 million visitors over the same period, the highest of any destination globally. Read more →

The UAE's new federal traffic regulations, effective January 1, 2027, allow licensing authorities to block vehicle transactions for owners who ignore manufacturer recall notices. Commercial agents must also notify authorities of affected VINs and repair defects free of charge. Read more →

Dubai Municipality has opened Work From Park at Al Barsha Pond Park, the emirate's first flexible workspace built within a public park. Developed with Group AMANA and Letswork, the destination offers outdoor working areas alongside bookable indoor desks, private offices and meeting rooms. Read more →

Brand Dubai has announced a month-long programme of National Month events running from 3 November to 2 December 2026, marking the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad. Activities span UAE Flag Day, a national parade, a flag garden, and a short film competition, with additional events to be announced progressively. Read more →

flydubai will resume three weekly flights between Dubai and Skopje, North Macedonia's capital, from 1 April 2027. The service adds to a recent wave of new routes and brings the carrier's network to more than 120 destinations across 57 countries. Read more →

Dubai is creating ample job opportunities for both local and international talent as part of its D33 agenda to double the economy by 2033. The emirate aims to become a leading financial hub, focusing on sector development, innovation, and attracting foreign direct investment, while maintaining its openness to global business. Read more →

Dubai Land Department has overhauled the Ejari service on DubaiNow, allowing tenants to register contracts and pay their DEWA security deposit in one connected process. The update comes as Dubai's rental market recorded 118,385 new contracts and 135,607 renewals in Q1 2026. Read more →

Emaar Properties Chairman Mohamed Alabbar warns that businesses, even growing ones, are falling behind due to AI's rapid evolution. He stresses the need to question current operating models and embrace change, noting AI's pace now requires constant adaptation, with systems evolving every two weeks and even AI managing AI. Read more →