UAE to Observe Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) with September 2025 Public Holiday The UAE will soon mark Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) with an official public holiday in September 2025 , providing residents and businesses with an extended break as the summer season draws to a...

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Achieves Record Revenue of Dhs14.6bn in H1 2025, Declares Dhs3.1bn Dividend Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ( DEWA ) has announced record-breaking financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting strong growth across all key...

Dubai Real Estate Sector Records 4,049 New Licenses in H1 2025, Showcasing Global Investor Confidence Dubai’s real estate sector has continued its upward trajectory, registering 4,049 new licensed activities in the first half of 2025. This surge underscores the emirate’s rising status...

UAE Federal Tax Authority Conducts Record Inspections, Seizing 17.6 Million Non-Compliant Goods in H1 2025 The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a significant escalation in its oversight and enforcement efforts in 2025, conducting a record-breaking 85,500 field inspections...

UAE Launches ‘A Day Without Accidents’ to Promote Road Safety for New School Year As the UAE prepares to welcome students back to classrooms on August 25, 2025 , the Ministry of Interior (MoI) , through the Federal Traffic Council and in coordination with police leadership across the...

Minor Earthquake Recorded in Khor Fakkan The National Seismic Network of the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported a 2.0 magnitude earthquake in Khor Fakkan at 20:35 (UAE time) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 . The tremor was minor, with no reported damage, and serves as...

Dubai RTA Opens 800-Metre Tunnel to Ease Traffic on Umm Suqeim Street The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially inaugurated a new 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction along Umm Suqeim Street, marking a major milestone in the Umm Suqeim Street...

UAE Central Bank Revokes Licence of Al Nahdi Exchange for AML and Compliance Failures In a significant regulatory move, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has officially revoked the licence of Al Nahdi Exchange , citing substantial breaches in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering...

Dubai Reef Project Revives Marine Life with Groundbreaking Underwater Habitat Dubai Reef , one of the world’s most ambitious purpose-built artificial reef projects , is already delivering measurable ecological benefits, with new data showing a revival in marine biodiversity and a surge...

Abu Dhabi Court Rules in Favour of Car Rental Office in Dhs85,399 Non-Payment Case The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has issued a ruling in favour of a local car rental office , ordering a company to pay Dhs85,399.91 in unpaid vehicle rental fees, along with 3% annual...