Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai has $572bn projects underway, more to come: Sheikh Mohammed

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Dubai has nearly AED2.1 trillion ($571.5 billion) worth of projects underway across housing, transportation, aviation, infrastructure and economic development, with more projects to be announced in the coming phase, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said.

Construction & Real Estate

Emaar chief unveils $16bn Syria property investment plans

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties plans to invest more than $16 billion in real estate and tourism development projects in Syria, with investment decisions guided by economic feasibility, development potential and social responsibility amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, said its top official.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AI, biometrics, smart data transform airport operations in Dubai

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, digital twins and integrated data platforms are transforming airport operations across the region, as industry leaders highlight technology’s role in improving passenger screening, baggage handling and capacity management at the 25th edition of Airport Show in Dubai.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai's Festival of Lights 2025 features fireworks, concerts

Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Dubai is set to dazzle this season as the Festival of Lights 2025 returns with live entertainment to unite all communities across the city from October 17 to 26 .

Construction & Real Estate

BI Group teams up with Citic Contracting for prime Dubai projects

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

BI Group has signed a deal with Citic Middle East Contracting, the UAE subsidiary of Chinese group Citic Construction, to collaborate on the construction of three real estate developments in Dubai - all coming up in Meydan Horizon. As per the deal, Citic will be the main construction contractor across all three projects.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Moma marks key construction milestone at Dubai beachfront property

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Moma International, a leading architecture and interior design studio, has announced that it has achieved a major construction milestone on its five-star beachfront property, J1 Hotel, in Dubai with the completion of 65,000 cu m of concrete pour by the project team clocking five million safe man hours.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Concrete works on Moma's J1 Hotel near completion

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Concrete works have been substantially completed at J1 Hotel, a Gran Meliá property, Port de La Mer, Dubai, marking a major construction milestone for the five-star beachfront hotel, designed by Moma International.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

700 leaders to gather in Dubai for Future Leaders 2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 kicks off next Tuesday bringing together more than 700 global leaders and experts from government, business, academia, sport and culture.

Construction & Real Estate Motoring

Dubai launches trial operation of Glydways automated transit system

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at a premium retail destination in the emirate - Bluewaters. The system uses autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies, operating on dedicated guideways.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates launches flight to Helsinki

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Emirates has launched its service from Dubai to Helsinki, Finland, for the very first time with flight EK167 departing at 07.30hrs today with a near-full passenger and cargo load, including a VIP delegation and media onboard.