Dubai

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai named best-connected city in world for travellers: study

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

A new study by ground transportation experts Mozio has named Dubai the world’s best-connected city for travellers, scoring 7.2 out of 10.The ranking assessed airport-to-city access using factors such as public transport frequency, transfer times, taxi fares, and resident access to transit. Dubai offers a 24-minute journey from the airport to the city centre, with public transport arriving every eight minutes.

Miscellaneous

Dubai announces official operations of driverless taxi service

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced the launch of the official operations of its fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles developed by Chinese group Baidu Apollo Go. Set for public rollout during the first quarter, the system ensures safe and seamless mobility on roads open to live traffic.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Largest MRO Middle East, Aircraft Interiors Middle East events open in Dubai

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

The MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2026 opened on Wednesday in Dubai, marking the largest editions of the region’s leading aviation aftermarket events.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Ghurair breaks ground on 130-unit residential development in JVC

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

UAE-based Al Ghurair Development has officially broken ground on The Weave, its design-led residential development in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai. Set for completion in 2028, it offers 130 homes with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units as well as key amenities such as a dedicated rooftop club, infinity pool and a private cinema.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai off-plan sales hit 130,000 homes; value touches $77.88bn

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Dubai’s off-plan property sales reached a record AED286 billion ($77.88 billion) in 2025 with the sale of about 132,000 homes in the year, according to a new report.

Education, HR & Training

TASC names new CEO to spearhead AI-driven growth in Mena

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

TASC Group, a leading workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over the role from its Founder Mahesh Shahdadpuri who has been named its Executive Chairman.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE greenfield FDI Jumps 78% in 2025, India emerges top capital investor

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UAE surged 78 per cent year-on-year to a record $33.2 billion in 2025, underlining the country’s growing appeal as a global investment destination, according to Emirates NBD Research.

Construction & Real Estate

Glydways in deal to roll out debut automated transit system in Dubai

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has signed a co-operation agreement with Glydways, a global leader in automated transit networks, for setting up an automated transit network, introducing a new mode of transport based on autonomous electric vehicles supported by AI technologies in Dubai.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

WHX reimagined: A power platform for global healthcare

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

World Health Expo (WHX) and World Health Expo Labs (WHX Labs) mark a decisive reinvention of what was once the Middle East’s most influential healthcare trade show. Formerly known as Arab Health, the platform has long been a cornerstone of regional healthcare commerce.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai unveils ambitious $1.1bn Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Dubai Municipality unveiled the ‘Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030’ at the World Governments Summit as part of a comprehensive strategic vision to develop a balanced and integrated urban ecosystem. The roadmap includes a portfolio of projects valued at more than AED4 billion ($1.1 billion).