The UAE's GCAA has suspended all Iranian airline flights effective 24 September, with no end date announced. The authority cited a US ban on Iranian carriers operating at airports worldwide as the basis for the decision. Read more →

ANAX Developments has seen increased sales and a diversification of buyer nationalities, attributed to market conditions and a revised marketing strategy. The company is expanding its project portfolio, focusing on integrated technology and resident experience to cater to both investors and homeowners, while also emphasising due diligence for potential buyers. Read more →

Brent crude is holding just below $103 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz persists, despite cautiously positive signals from US-Iran talks. The UAE's Fujairah pipeline has become a key export channel, though it is already close to its 1.8 million barrel-a-day capacity limit. Read more →

ADDED has extended by one year the period Tajer Abu Dhabi licence holders can operate without a physical premises, targeting those whose existing allowance expires in 2026. New Tajer licences grew 24% in 2025, with eligible activities now exceeding 1,200 since the programme launched in 2017. Read more →

Property Finder data for August 2025 to July 2026 shows Fujairah attracting sustained residential interest, with sales searches up 3% even as available listings contracted sharply. Demand is concentrated in specific communities and price bands, with Al Hayl, Dibba Al Fujairah and Sakamkam emerging as the clearest opportunities for developers. Read more →

Meraas has awarded a construction contract worth nearly AED 1 billion for Phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens in Dubai. The deal covers 272 villas and townhouses, extending the gated community's footprint further. Read more →

The UAE Central Bank has banned all branches of Bank Melli Iran from conducting financial transactions with Iran, following examination findings that revealed violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules. The prohibition covers trade finance and fund transfers. Read more →

The UAE ranks 22nd in Arthur D. Little's 2026 Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index, the highest position among GCC markets, with a score of 53. EVs accounted for around 9% of new vehicle sales in the country in 2025, backed by a growing charging network and long-term government targets. Read more →