Dubai's property developers say the market remains structurally sound despite regional conflict, with record 2025 transaction volumes providing a strong baseline. Construction costs have risen 25–30 percent due to supply chain disruptions, but developers are absorbing the pressure rather than passing it on to buyers. Both developers and investors are urged to view the current slowdown as a short-term recalibration, with returns deferred rather than lost, and the market's long-term fundamentals unchanged. Read more →

Tony Petrilli, CEO of ViewTrade, argues that AI agents will transform investing by surfacing overlooked opportunities across thousands of stocks far faster than any individual could. He sees younger investors as active, curious participants rather than passive clients — embracing what he calls "investment tourism." GCC investors, he contends, are particularly well placed to benefit, given the region's openness to global markets and appetite for cross-border access at low cost. Read more →

The US launched self-defence strikes against Iran after an Apache helicopter was downed, escalating regional conflict. Despite calls for a ceasefire, Iran issued defiant warnings, while the UN urged a halt to attacks and a return to dialogue. Read more →

Huawei has launched a UAE-specific photography competition running alongside its global XMAGE Awards 2026, which closes on 16 August. The global contest awards 100 winners, with top prizes of USD 10,000, and last year drew more than 740,000 submissions. Read more →

Etihad Airways will double its Abu Dhabi–Kabul service to twice daily from 15 July 2026, citing demand that has outpaced expectations since the route launched in March. The expansion adds a morning rotation alongside the existing afternoon service, giving travellers on one of the Gulf's busiest diaspora corridors considerably more scheduling options. Read more →

Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism and Google have launched Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition, commissioning 11 Google Maps Local Guides to curate personal lists of nearly 100 homegrown restaurants and cafés. Public voting opens 22 June, channelling digital discovery into direct support for local F&B businesses. Read more →

Proofpoint research shows 95% of the UAE's top 20 online travel platforms now publish DMARC records, up from 85% last year. But only 45% have activated the reject-level enforcement that fully blocks fraudulent emails, leaving most platforms short of complete protection during a high-volume booking period. Read more →

Breitling has assembled a Father's Day selection across five references, from the Frecce Tricolori-rooted Chronomat B31 to a 1,959-piece Navitimer built with Aston Martin's Formula 1 team. Each watch carries a distinct heritage in aviation, motorsport, or diving. Read more →