Dubai's rental market remains active despite geopolitical concerns, with tenant enquiries exceeding new listings. Property firm Betterhomes reports over 1,200 enquiries in eight days, highlighting market resilience. Landlords are offering more flexible payment options to attract tenants, indicating a measured but functioning market.
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A minor fire at a Dubai Creek Harbour building was contained after a drone fell nearby. No injuries were reported, and air defences were activated in response to regional threats. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain also intercepted drones, heightening security.
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Dubai has enacted a new law to regulate shared housing, aiming to protect rights, ensure health and safety, and prevent overcrowding. The legislation, overseen by Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Land Department, sets standards for occupancy, facilities, and leasing, with penalties for non-compliance.
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Abu Dhabi's residential property market experienced a record year in 2025, with sales reaching AED73.2 billion and transactions increasing by 55%. Off-plan sales dominated, and both apartment and villa prices saw significant rises. Yas Island led in both apartment price and rent increases. Despite geopolitical concerns, the market is expected to remain strong due to robust demand and a diversified economy.
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Dubai-based AUM Development has launched Ryze Residences in Warsan, offering studios to two-bedroom apartments from AED 599,000. The development, near Dubai Academic City, features a 40/60 payment plan and rooftop amenities, aiming to meet demand from students, professionals, and investors.
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The US-Israel conflict with Iran has reached its twelfth day. Gulf states are actively intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, with the US issuing a stern warning to Iran regarding oil flow disruptions. Several successful intercepts have been reported, though some drone strikes have caused incidents in the UAE and Iraq.
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The Arada Foundation has increased its emergency accommodation for travellers stranded in the UAE due to flight cancellations, offering 150 complimentary rooms at Sharjah's Nest Hotel. This expansion follows the initial 100 rooms filling up. Affected travellers receive full-board stays for up to seven days, with special arrangements for Muslim guests during Ramadan.
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Kerno's OKAM platform is now certified for Microsoft Windows Server 2025, ensuring compatibility for enterprise workloads, virtualisation, and critical applications. This certification boosts customer confidence in deploying Microsoft technologies on Kerno infrastructure, reinforcing the company's role in data centre solutions across the Middle East.
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