logo

News related to
Dubai

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Aldar has launched Marsa Al Saadiyat, a Dh100 billion mixed-use waterfront development completing the final phase of Saadiyat Island’s masterplan and expanding Abu Dhabi’s luxury property, tourism and cultural offering. The development will cover 6.4 million square metres and accommodate more than 58,000 residents. It will include Abu Dhabi’s largest marina, luxury hotels, branded residences, private mansions, villas, apartments, schools, healthcare facilities and […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A California court has invalidated parts of the state’s Diwali holiday law, creating uncertainty over how schools and public employers must accommodate those observing the Festival of Lights. The ruling leaves the formal recognition of Diwali as a state holiday intact but limits provisions governing its implementation, the Hindu American Foundation said. The organisation described the judgment as a setback for a measure […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s off-plan property boom is pushing developers to offer more distinctive architecture, stronger lifestyle concepts and higher construction standards as buyers become increasingly selective in the emirate’s crowded luxury housing market. The real estate sector recorded about 87,800 transactions valued at AED291.7 billion during the first half of 2026. Off-plan properties represented 71 per cent of all deals, underlining the central role of […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai CycloTech is advancing an unconventional air-taxi concept that replaces exposed horizontal propellers with barrel-shaped CycloRotors capable of directing thrust through 360 degrees. The four-seat design, configured for a pilot and three passengers, has been projected to travel about 85 kilometres, remain airborne for 40 minutes and cruise at 150 kilometres per hour. Those figures remain development targets rather than certified performance data from […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has become the first bank worldwide to deploy Visa’s Threat Intelligence Platform, integrating cyber and payments intelligence into its fraud-prevention operations. The early adoption gives ADIB’s cybersecurity, fraud and risk teams real-time information on threats that could lead to stolen credentials, compromised accounts and fraudulent transactions. The bank is also working with Visa to design the platform’s first use […]

Aldar has launched The Canopies, the first residential community within its AED6 billion Yas Point waterfront development on the northern shore of Yas Island. The project will comprise 592 apartments spread across six mid-rise buildings, with sales scheduled to begin on July 29. Studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom homes will be offered in a park-centred setting designed to link private residences with landscaped outdoor areas and […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program has signed an agreement with premium leisure airline beOnd to explore direct flights between Red Sea International Airport and six major European cities. The proposed all-premium services would connect the Red Sea tourism destination with London, Paris, Moscow, Milan, Munich and Zurich. The memorandum of understanding was signed during Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, […]

Advertisements

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced Tabby as a payment option, allowing customers to divide service fees and administrative fines into monthly instalments. The facility covers eligible transactions of up to Dh20,000. Approved customers can spread their payments over periods ranging from four to 12 months, depending on the plan offered and Tabby’s assessment of their application. The ministry said the service was designed […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remained willing to negotiate an end to the Iran conflict, but accused Tehran of showing no serious commitment to diplomacy as attacks and threats disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Speaking during a visit to Manila on Wednesday, Rubio said the United States was prepared to pursue a negotiated settlement if […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Goldman Sachs has retained its forecast for Brent crude to average $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter of 2026, arguing that constrained Middle East supply should support prices if hostilities between the United States and Iran ease before the end of the year. The investment bank’s baseline projection assumes that geopolitical tensions will gradually subside and oil shipments through the Strait of […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone has partnered with Fazaa to give eligible employees of registered companies access to membership benefits, discounts and services across the UAE. The agreement allows qualifying workers to subscribe through RAKEZ to Fazaa’s Silver, Gold and Platinum membership tiers. Benefits are available across healthcare, restaurants, retail, automotive services, beauty and wellness, furniture, property services and car rentals. RAKEZ will […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai DP World has agreed to develop and operate two new terminals in Fujairah under a 50-year concession, expanding the UAE’s cargo-handling capacity and creating a deep-water gateway with direct access to the Gulf of Oman. The agreement in principle with Fujairah Ports Authority covers the Al Rugaylat container and multi-purpose terminal and the Dibba General Cargo terminal. The projects will be developed in […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s largest lender Emirates NBD reported a second-quarter net profit of AED6.4 billion, beating market expectations as strong lending, resilient margins and its expanded international business offset disruption from the regional conflict. Profit was broadly unchanged from the first quarter, while earnings for the first six months of 2026 rose 3 per cent from a year earlier to AED12.9 billion. The performance underlined […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Flynas has confirmed an order for 25 additional Airbus aircraft, strengthening its plans to expand domestic, regional and international services as Saudi Arabia accelerates investment in aviation and tourism. The agreement covers five A330-900 widebody aircraft and 20 A321neo single-aisle jets. It raises the Riyadh-based low-cost carrier’s firm commitments with Airbus to 235 aircraft, including 20 A330neos and 56 A321neos. The order gives […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced Tabby as an instalment payment option for service fees and administrative fines, allowing eligible customers to spread obligations of up to AED20,000 over four to 12 months. The new facility is available through the ministry’s digital channels and can be used by individuals and businesses completing eligible transactions. It provides an alternative to making […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Airlines should adopt a globally consistent method for calculating and displaying flight emissions as travellers and corporate customers demand clearer carbon information, the International Air Transport Association has said. The industry body is pressing carriers, booking platforms, travel agencies and regulators to use comparable operational data rather than competing calculation models that can produce sharply different estimates for the same journey. The absence […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Samsung’s Galaxy Watch can provide insights linked to long-term metabolic health without using a continuous glucose monitor, but it does not measure blood sugar or replace established diabetes-testing devices. The distinction centres on Samsung’s Advanced Glycation End-products Index, known as the AGEs Index. Available on the Galaxy Watch7 and newer supported models, the feature estimates the accumulation of compounds formed when sugars react […]

Dubai has launched a tourism campaign offering UAE residents benefits worth more than Dh3,000 when friends or relatives they nominate travel to the emirate before the end of October. The “A Dubai Invite” programme, led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, aims to use personal recommendations to attract additional international visitors. Residents can register overseas guests through an online nomination form and receive hotel, dining, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports fell for a third consecutive month in May, reaching the lowest level recorded in more than two decades as conflict-driven shipping disruption across the Gulf constrained the kingdom’s ability to move supplies to overseas buyers. Exports dropped to 3.434 million barrels per day from 3.986 million bpd in April, data submitted to the Joint Organisations Data Initiative showed. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A prominent Katrina Kaif fan page has announced its closure after accusing the actor of failing to support students protesting over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the police response to demonstrations in New Delhi. The Instagram account, named “katholic_fans”, had more than 71,000 followers and had spent years sharing photographs, videos and updates about Kaif. Its administrator said the decision to stop […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The UAE has outlined the eligibility and application requirements for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, offering frequent travellers a longer-term alternative to standard short-stay permits. The visa is open to applicants of all nationalities who meet the financial, documentation and travel conditions. It does not require sponsorship by a UAE resident, company, hotel or tourism agency, allowing travellers to apply directly through official […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has begun operating a centralised waterway monitoring and control centre designed to strengthen maritime safety, improve emergency coordination and support public marine services across the emirate. The facility, managed by the Integrated Transport Centre, known as Abu Dhabi Mobility, brings surveillance, vessel movement data, regulatory enforcement and service management into a single digital platform. Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports […]

Dubai’s former zoo site in Jumeirah 1 is entering a new phase as a low-rise residential community, while a 710-metre public artwork preserves memories of the landmark during construction. The development will comprise 90 homes arranged around landscaped courtyards, green spaces and a central park. Shamal Holding is leading the project, which seeks to combine residential privacy with walkability, shared amenities and architectural references to the site’s […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A Dubai-based digital marketplace is expanding direct hiring of models, actors, influencers and entertainers, giving businesses a faster route to creative professionals for advertising campaigns, productions and events. GulfGotTalents allows brands, advertising agencies, production houses, casting directors and event organisers to search verified profiles using criteria including location, profession, language, age and experience. Employers can post assignments, receive applications and communicate directly with […]

VISHNU RAJA
RYO YAMADA
HITORI GOTOH
IKUYO KITA
Just in:
CPM rules out role in Mammootty cyber attacks // A Better Start, Ready for the Day: Green SM Elevates the Urban Mobility Experience in the U.S. // Crown Workspace wins Gold and special Trinity recognition at HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2026 // Lancet researchers seek global health emergency recognition for climate // PSC probe closes in on chief // High Court opens toddy shop jobs to women // US Midterms: Democrats Are Pushing Into Republican Territory // Lancet researchers seek global health emergency recognition for climate // US intelligence suspects Megaspeed executive of Chinese espionage // 10 CENTS CAPITAL Completes US$20 Million Financing and Sets Out a Phased Deployment Plan // CPM role in Mammootty cyber attacks ruled out // Lancet researchers seek global health emergency recognition for climate // Decoding The Mystery Behind Logical Discrepancy, The Tool Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar // Lancet researchers seek global health emergency recognition for climate // Ex-Kochi police chief rejects judicial interference // US intelligence suspects Megaspeed executive of Chinese espionage // 10 CENTS CAPITAL Completes US$20 Million Financing and Sets Out a Phased Deployment Plan // Lancet researchers seek global health emergency recognition for climate // Rubin telescope identifies large dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto // 10 CENTS CAPITAL Completes US$20 Million Financing and Sets Out a Phased Deployment Plan //