Dubai

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Cebu Pacific to resume Dubai flights on July 2

Wed, 20 May 2026

Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced it will resume its Dubai operations beginning July 2, 2026, following safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Etihad Energy revenue hits $30m in Q1 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026

Etihad Energy Holding reported Q1 2026 revenue of AED109.7 million ($30 million), up 64 per cent year-on-year and 325 per cent versus Gulf Navigation Company Q1 2025 revenue, following its rebranding and Brooge Energy acquisition completed in November 2025.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai aims to double sports sector's share in GDP to $5bn

Wed, 20 May 2026

Dubai is aiming to cement its position as one of the world’s leading sports destinations under an ambitious strategy that seeks to nearly double the sector’s contribution to the emirate’s economy from AED10.17 billion ($2.77 billion) to AED18.3 billion ($4.98 billion) by 2033, while dramatically expanding participation and spectator attendance.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai residential market sees $38.34bn Q1 transactions, trophy home sales surge

Wed, 20 May 2026

Dubai’s residential property market maintained its strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with transaction values reaching AED140.8 billion ($38.34 billion) despite regional geopolitical uncertainty and the seasonal slowdown associated with Ramadan, according to a new report by Morgan’s International Realty.

Construction & Real Estate

Wasl Group launches 74-unit freehold development in Dubai

Tue, 19 May 2026

Wasl Group has announced the launch of Cedarwood Estates South, the latest addition to its growing freehold portfolio across Dubai. A limited collection of golf view villas, it will boast 74 units across four-, five-, and six-bedroom layouts, with generous plot sizes and open interiors.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Why Dubai is emerging as the global capital of physical gold trading

Mon, 18 May 2026

Dubai is rapidly evolving beyond its traditional reputation as the “City of Gold”, with industry leaders now suggesting the UAE could emerge as one of the world’s most influential centres for physical gold trading, compliant bullion transactions, and potentially even future pricing power.

Media & Promotion Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai's immersive Museum of Digital Art launched

Sun, 17 May 2026

Dubai's Museum of Digital Art (MODA), a landmark addition to emirate's cultural landscape and the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies, has been launched by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes 80% of 1,650m Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project

Sun, 17 May 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 80% of Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, which extends 1,650 metres from the end of Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street.

Construction & Real Estate

New Asst CEO of Housing named at Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment

Sat, 16 May 2026

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has appointed Noura Mohammed Bakheet Al Madawi Al Rumaithi as Assistant CEO of the Housing Sector at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Jebel Ali Rail Terminal facilities to hit 1.6m TEUs capacity

Fri, 15 May 2026

DP World has announced that work is moving at a steady pace on the three key facilities within Jebel Ali Rail Terminal, which connects the port directly to the UAE’s national rail network and has an 800,000 TEUs capacity. On completion, the terminal will boast a total capacity of 1.6 million TEUs per annum.