Dubai’s RTA resumes intercity bus routes to Abu Dhabi

The routes were suspended almost two years ago and will be restored on August 9 “to support the return to normalcy” post-pandemic

UAE: Short-term rentals on the rise among travellers as companies offer flexible working hours, WFH options

The popularity of short-term rentals is increasing meteorically especially due to post Covid travel preferences, according to industry experts.

Dubai receives 7.1 million international visitors in 6 months

Dubai has received over 7.12 million international overnight visitors in the first six months of this year. Tourist numbers are now closing in on pre-pandemic levels, with a growth of more than 183 per cent year on year in the first half of 2022.

Inflation in UAE: Government disburses allowances to 47,300 low-income Emirati families

The UAE government has disbursed inflation allowances to 47,300 low-income Emirati families to help them cater for the increasing prices of food, fuel, electricity and water.The Ministry of Community Development announced on Sunday as part of its latest developments in the disbursement of inflation allowances to Emirati families as part...

Tenants in Dubai become homeowners as rents soar and mortgage rates hold steady

Rising rental prices are driving many Dubai residents to buy property for the first time in the emirate, real estate experts said.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi's most popular areas to rent and buy

Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai are the most popular places to rent luxury apartments in the emirate, a new report has revealed.

Insurers start to receive claims over UAE floods as owners count cost of lack of cover

Insurance companies in the UAE are starting to receive claims from car owners whose vehicles were damaged in the flash floods that caused widespread damage in the Northern Emirates last week.

Dehydration and poor car maintenance among reasons for UAE accidents, survey finds

A two-hour window from 6pm to 8pm is the peak time for accidents on the UAE's roads during summer, new data has revealed.

How one Egyptian architect is keeping buildings cool without air conditioning

As the Middle East developed, energy use driven by air conditioners has, along with carbon emissions, grown hugely.

UAE: First-of-its-kind smart taxi announced to monitor drivers, reduce meter manipulation

Sharjah Taxi on Thursday announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind smart taxi in the Middle East.

UAE: Now, 90% of employees’ total salaries must be paid via Wages Protection System

At least 90 per cent of an employee’s minimum salary must be paid via the UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS). The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) recently issued Ministerial Resolution No.43 of 2022 - an update to the WPS.

Global air cargo demand increased by 2.2% in H1 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels: IATA

Global air cargo demand rose by 2.2 percent in H1 2022 as compared to pre-COVID levels (H1 2019), according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) IATA figures indicate a healthy and stable performance across global air cargo markets showing.