Dubai International Airport has become the first non-mall venue to host the Dubai Mallathon, transforming Terminal 3 into an indoor walking track. Weekly sessions run every Friday through August, closing on Emirati Women's Day on 28 August. Read more →

Geopolitical tensions have tripled shipping costs for iD Fresh Food, prompting the company to accelerate GCC production plans. CEO PC Musthafa stated they will not compromise food quality with preservatives, instead building closer to consumers. The firm is establishing new facilities to reduce freight dependence and maintain its commitment to natural ingredients. Read more →

The UAE has declared Friday, 28 August 2026 a public holiday for the Prophet's Birthday, covering federal government entities and the private sector. The announcement was issued by the UAE Government Media Office. Read more →

Emaar Properties posted a 25.6 per cent rise in net profit to AED 11.1 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by a surge in residential sales revenue. Hospitality revenue fell amid regional geopolitical tension, and the group recorded a AED 135 million impairment linked to conflict-related uncertainty. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Police and the Civil Defence Authority are responding to a fire at a construction site on Yas Island on the morning of Friday, 7 August 2026. Authorities have released no details on the scale of the blaze and are asking the public to follow official sources only. Read more →

Dubai Hills Estate posted AED 10.46 billion in first-half 2026 sales across 1,436 transactions, with villa deals more than doubling their share of the market year-on-year. Value rose 31.2% even as transaction count fell 31.7%, a composition shift driven by larger, higher-ticket stock rather than a broad price surge. Read more →

Sharjah's real estate market recorded AED7 billion in transactions during July 2026, a 61.8 percent increase from June, across 9,376 deals. A single land sale in Industrial 4 for AED850 million was the month's largest transaction. Read more →

Dubai Customs has seized 460 grams of 24-karat raw gold found hidden inside the structural frame of a suitcase. The gold had been melted and shaped into thin rods in an attempt to evade detection. Read more →