Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

RTA to carry out traffic improvements at 28 locations in Dubai

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to implement traffic improvement works at 28 locations across the emirate between July and September, including road expansions, intersection upgrades and improvements around schools and residential areas.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions Construction & Real Estate

Dubai property investors becoming selective, look at long-term, says report

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Dubai's real estate market is entering a more mature phase, with investors becoming increasingly selective and focused on long-term fundamentals rather than rapid price gains, according to a new investor confidence report.

Finance & Capital Market

Lakemore, Aegon seal strategic CLO investment partnership deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Lakemore Partners, a structured credit investment company with a major presence in Dubai and US, said it has teamed up with Aegon Asset Management to support the mutual growth of their collateralised loan obligation (CLO) investment and management platforms.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA inks deal with Jafza to advance integrated road regulation in Dubai

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a co-operation agreement with Jafza to advance regulatory integration in support of regulation of roads. The pact aligns with Dubai’s vision and strategic objectives to enhance road safety and ensure the delivery of development projects as per global standards.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's real estate projects value top $75bn in H1

Sat, 27 Jun 2026

The current pace of launches have put Dubai on track for one of its biggest real estate years in history with the value of prospect and new development projects across the emirate since the beginning of 2026 surging to more than AED275 billion ($75 billion), said a report.

Media & Promotion

Museum of the Future seeks ideas on new immersive experiences

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Dubai's Museum of the Future has launched a global open call inviting people in the UAE and around the world to contribute ideas and creative concepts that will help shape its next generation of immersive experiences and future-focused content.

Miscellaneous

Dubai introduces four-day summer work week for government employees

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Government employees in Dubai will once again have the option of a four-day work week during the summer under the 2026 edition of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative, as the emirate expands flexible working arrangements to improve work-life balance while maintaining public services.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air India Express opens new Gulf gateway for Northeast India

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, thus becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with the Middle East. The services will commence on August 4 and 7 respectively.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AD Ports boosts majority stake in Global Feeder Shipping to 81pc

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

AD Ports Group has announced that it has acquired an additional 30% equity stake valued at AED1.1 billion ($300 million) in one of its most strategic assets, Global Feeder Shipping (GFS), the world’s fourth-largest container feeder shipping line by capacity, thus raising its holding to 81%.

Construction & Real Estate

Marriott Executive Apartments opens premium mixed-use project in JLT

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments has announced the opening of its newest mixed-use project in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. Developed by Orra Hotel Apartments, the key property features 150 apartments with a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units along with premium lifestyle amenities.