GCC growth fuels varied bathroom market. New builds and renovations demand tailored water solutions. Understanding local needs, supporting customers, and translating design into daily experiences are key for sustainable business success in this evolving region. Read more →

Dubai Police arrested 22 members of an organised begging gang operating across multiple major roads in the emirate. The operation was triggered by a tip through the Police Eye service on the Dubai Police app, which allowed officers to track and detain all members. Read more →

The RTA has opened Dubai Mobility Labs at Dubai Silicon Oasis, a facility capable of running 248 autonomous vehicle test scenarios across controlled tracks and live public roads. WeRide, Pony.ai and Tesla have already conducted trials there, with German firm DEKRA appointed to manage operations for the first three years. Read more →

Dubai's RTA and Dubai Police will enforce expanded truck movement restrictions from 1 October 2026, covering major corridors with 24-hour and peak-hour bans. A network of 1,007 parking spaces across 14 rest stops is available to support compliance. Read more →

Cityscape Qatar 2026 opens in Doha on 27 October, bringing more than 400 live projects to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. It runs against a backdrop of rising lease volumes and QAR 10.69 billion in first-half property transactions. Read more →

Emirates and Dubai Chambers have signed an MoU giving Dubai Chamber of Commerce members access to Emirates SkyCargo's international freight network and the Emirates Courier Express door-to-door shipping product. SMEs joining Emirates Business Rewards for the first time will receive a 2,000-point welcome bonus. Read more →

Emirates has added Dubai+, a dedicated Emirati streaming channel, and a new opera and classical performance library to its ice inflight entertainment system. The update also brings 43 new box sets, 4K remastered classics and new Hollywood releases from October. Read more →

Etihad Airways will expand its Abu Dhabi–Sydney route to double daily from 15 December 2026, adding four weekly services and putting more than 5,000 seats a week on the route. All flights operate on the Airbus A350, with same-day European connections available through Abu Dhabi. Read more →