Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai approves $953m road project linking Sharjah, Abu Dhabi

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Dubai has approved the first phase of a 80-km New Fourth Corridor project linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, with the initial stage costing about AED3.5 billion ($953 million). To be implemented in two phases, the project scope includes construction of 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Middle East Coatings Show set for Dubai Expo City debut

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The Middle East Coatings Show will be back this month in Dubai, bringing together more than 5,000 manufacturers, raw material suppliers, distributors, buyers, technical specialists, and coatings professionals from across regional and international markets for its debut show at Expo City Dubai.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates, KHDA partner to strengthen Dubai’s global education appeal

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Emirates and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global destination for higher education, international students and lifelong learning.

IT & Telecommunications

GISEC Global set to open as cyber leaders confront AI era threats

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

GISEC Global 2026, the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event, opens on Wednesday 9September 16) at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City, under the theme Cyber First: The New Digital Order.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi set to deliver 10 more projects by year-end

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments handed over seven projects by the third quarter and now aims to deliver an additional 10 projects between now and December. Azizi currently has more than 150,000 units under construction at various stages, thus reflecting the scale and pace of its ongoing development pipeline.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai Holding Real Estate, ADCB enter into off-plan financing deal

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Dubai Holding Real Estate and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce bespoke off-plan financing solutions for clients of Nakheel/ Meraas/ Dubai Properties, thus providing greater certainty throughout the property purchase journey.

Construction & Real Estate

DHG completes 430-unit Helvetia Residences project in Dubai

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

DHG Properties, a part of Swiss real estate group DHG, has announced the completion of its prime project - Helvetia Residences - at Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai, thus delivering its first UAE residential development. The project features 430 apartments spread across 25 floors with more than 73,000 sq m built-up area.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai Ruler visits ATM 2026, highlights innovation, tourism growth

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, reviewing innovations and trends shaping global travel and tourism.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai gears up for debut RailX Conference and Exhibition next year

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will host the first RailX Dubai Conference and Exhibition next year, bringing together over 5,000 participants, including government officials, industry executives and investors, to discuss rail infrastructure, investment and emerging mobility technologies.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global Village sets October 14 opening for Season 31

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Global Village has announced that Season 31 will open on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, running until May 2027 under the theme ‘A More Wonderful World’. The Dubai destination will introduce new attractions, experiences and entertainment alongside returning favourites