UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
The UAE’s private sector is getting ready to implement mandatory e-invoicing in phases from July 1, 2026, that is expected to reduce downtime, increase transparency, and improve the collection of Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Tax.
The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund, in cooperation with several UAE banks, has waived more than AED834 million ($227.09 million) in interest accrued on loans owed by 2,339 low-income retirees across the country.
UAE-based Elevate World will host a virtual tourism summit from June 2-4, 2026, bringing together over 250 global industry leaders, hotels, travel agents and tour operators, with Dubai serving as the event hub for participating partners.
Etihad Rail has unveiled the official uniforms for its passenger-facing staff, giving the public an early glimpse of the service ahead of the launch of passenger operations across the UAE.
Strong market fundamentals cushioned the impact of broader regional uncertainties, driving resilience and sustained growth across prime office and retail segments in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2026, according to JLL’s latest Real Estate Market Dynamics report.
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a new frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways’ FlyerBonus programme.
Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas.
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy highlighted women’s growing role in UAE hospitality, where female participation exceeds 34% and global workforce share is 52%, yet leadership remains limited at around 30%, underscoring persistent senior-level representation gaps.
Takeem, an PropTech platform in the UAE, said it has launched the country's First Rental Guarantee service, a value-added offering for landlords, tenants and agents as regional markets navigate renewed uncertainty. The Takeem guarantee covers landlords against tenant non-payment and includes emergency maintenance for urgent property repairs.
