Geopolitical and policy constraints on oil sector production slowed growth in oil-exporting economies The World Bank, on Wednesday, slashed the growth forecast for the UAE, GCC, and Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region for 2020 and 2021, due to geopolitical tensions and lower oil...

General Civil Aviation Authority says it is monitoring regional developments, and will take all necessary measures promptly The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Wednesday called on national air operators to evaluate flightpath risks that may affect aviation operations...

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority says it contributed 12% of Dubai's foreign trade in the first nine months of 2019 Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) on Wednesday announced that it contributed 12 percent of Dubai's AED1.02 trillion ($272 billion) foreign trade in the first nine...

Dubai Media Office criticises some international media for publishing fake rumours about threats from Iran Dubai government on Wednesday rubbished claims in certain sections of the international media that Dubai was not a safe place to visit following purported threats from Iran....

Visitors no longer required to apply for visa when visiting UAE, says government Visitors from Mexico can now travel to the UAE without applying for a visa, it has been announced. The UAE Government revealed on social media on Tuesday that, aside from the five-year multi-entry...

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed chairs first meeting of council which plans to shape new urban plan for the emirate A new Dubai Council chaired by ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Tuesday approved the development of a plan of 50 goals for the emirate to achieve in the next...

Shops enjoy strong demand from tourists, DSF visitors, says major retailer Jewellery sales in the UAE remain upbeat even as the gold price has hit record-high levels, a major retailer said. The retail price of the yellow metal has gone up by more than 30 UAE dirhams ($8.16) per...

Emirate praised for being 'perpetually expanding, setting global records' Dubai is one of the ten best cities in the world, according to a new ranking. The emirate landed number six globally and number one in the Arab world in the latest World's Best Cities 2020 by Resonance...

The UAE is ranked first in the Middle East and second in the world in attracting new trademarks in the retail sector ABU DHABI - The number of trademarks registered in the UAE increased by 30.5 percent in December 2019 compared to November 2019, reflecting the country’s growing...

Prices have bottomed out, according to Fidu Properties The best time to invest in the Dubai property sector is now, according to Fidu Properties, a Chinese real estate broker in the UAE property market. The brokerage said in a statement that Dubai is a buyer’s market considering...