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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Dubai's real estate brokerage sector saw significant growth in 2025, with commissions rising 31% to AED13.59 billion and transactions up 54% to 96,440. Women's participation surged, with commissions increasing 83%. DLD is also focusing on increasing Emirati representation through specialist programmes.
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Dubai has introduced a new law, Law No. (3) of 2026, to ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of all buildings across the emirate. This legislation places obligations on property owners, engineering offices, and management companies, introducing a Quality and Safety Certificate valid for up to ten years. The Dubai Municipality will oversee building safety, with penalties for non-compliance ranging from AED100 to AED2,000,000.
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Dubai has been named the world's cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year in the Global Power City Index, achieving a perfect score for cleanliness. This reflects a sustained institutional effort and a strong community culture, enhancing quality of life and reinforcing Dubai's status as a beautiful, sustainable, and liveable city.
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The US-Israel conflict with Iran has escalated, impacting the Gulf. Bahrain reported its first civilian fatality, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE intercepted Iranian drones and missiles. The UAE's consulate in Iraq was also hit, prompting condemnation.
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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has completed DIFC Square ahead of schedule. The development, comprising 600,000 sq ft of office space, is fully pre-leased, with tenants like Bank of Singapore and Deutsche Bank already fitting out their spaces. This project aligns with DIFC's vision for sustainable, innovative, and customer-centric financial centres.
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Dubai's property market sees continued activity despite a 45% drop in enquiries. Betterhomes reports consistent digital engagement, suggesting buyers and sellers are closely monitoring the market before committing. CEO Louis Harding states this is a period of consideration, not withdrawal, with clients seeking reassurance and clarity.
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