James Mitchell

A 2026 guide to the UAE freelance visa and Virtual Work Residence Visa: permit costs in AED, eligibility, income rules and exactly how to apply for each.

Your 2026 guide to UAE traffic fines: common charges in AED, black points, Salik dynamic toll pricing, discount campaigns and how to check and pay fast.

Dubai's real estate market recorded AED 120 billion in property transactions in Q1 2026 — a new quarterly record — as off-plan sales continued to dominate, prices per square foot in premium areas exceeded AED 3,000, and international investors from India, Russia, China, the UK and Europe maintained elevated purchasing activity.

The Red Sea Project has opened five luxury resort properties on Saudi Arabia's virgin Red Sea coastline in 2026, marking the transition of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's signature tourism development from construction to commercial operation and bringing AMAALA and Shura Island's world-class dive sites within reach of international visitors.

Saudi Arabia faces Uruguay in their Group H opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami tonight — a match with enormous significance for Saudi football, Gulf pride and billions watching across the Middle East. Here is everything you need to know: key players, tactical matchup, historical record and how to watch live.