UAE Public Holidays 2026: Full Calendar for the Rest of the Year
Your full UAE public holidays 2026 calendar for the rest of the year, from Prophet's Birthday to Commemoration Day and National Day, plus long-weekend tips.
End-of-Service Gratuity in the UAE 2026: How It’s Calculated, With Examples
A clear 2026 guide to UAE gratuity: who qualifies, the 21 and 30-day rules, the two-year cap, and worked end-of-service examples in AED under MOHRE rules.
UAE Traffic Fines and Salik 2026: Complete Guide to Charges, Discounts and How to Pay
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.
Buy vs Rent in Dubai 2026: Which Makes More Financial Sense?
Buy vs rent Dubai 2026: compare 20% down payments, the 4% DLD fee, mortgage rates, rental yields and break-even years to decide which makes more sense.
Health Insurance in the UAE for Expats 2026: Plans, Costs and How to Choose
A 2026 guide to UAE health insurance for expats: the mandatory law, typical premiums, basic vs comprehensive plans, and how to choose the best provider.
Send Money From the UAE in 2026: Best Rates, Lowest Fees and Fastest Transfer Methods
Learn how to send money from UAE in 2026: compare banks, exchange houses like Al Ansari and LuLu, and apps like Wise for the best rates and lowest fees.
UAE Back to School 2026–27: Dubai and Abu Dhabi School Fees, Enrolment Deadlines and What Families Need to Know
UAE schools reopen in late August 2026 for the new 2026–27 academic year. This guide covers KHDA and ADEK fee ranges across British, American, IB and Indian curriculum schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, enrolment deadlines, waiting list timelines and everything UAE families need to know before September.
Dubai Property Market Q1 2026: AED 120 Billion in Transactions as Off-Plan Sales Hit All-Time Record
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.
ADNOC LNG Expansion: Abu Dhabi Eyes 15 Million Tonne Output as UAE Builds Parallel Gas Export Strategy
ADNOC is expanding its LNG production capacity toward 15 million tonnes per year as Abu Dhabi develops a parallel gas export strategy alongside Qatar, targeting European markets seeking alternatives to Russian pipeline gas and Asian buyers seeking supply security for their energy transitions through 2050.
Dubai Tourism Q1 2026: City on Track for 10 Million International Visitors as Hotel Revenues Hit Record
Dubai welcomed over 5.5 million international overnight visitors in Q1 2026 — a record for the quarter — placing the city firmly on track to exceed 10 million for the full year, with hotel revenues, average daily rates and occupancy all at historic highs driven by MICE, luxury and sports tourism.
Where to Watch World Cup 2026 in Dubai: Best Fan Zones, Sports Bars and Viewing Venues for Saudi Arabia’s Match
Dubai has set up dedicated World Cup 2026 fan zones and screening events across JBR, DIFC, Downtown and Jumeirah Beach as Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay tonight. Here is the complete guide to the best venues — from free public screenings to premium sports bars — where you can watch the match live in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Issues USD 2 Billion Green Sukuk as UAE Builds Arab World’s Largest Sustainable Finance Market
Abu Dhabi has issued a USD 2 billion sovereign green sukuk as the UAE accelerates its position as the Arab world's largest sustainable finance market, with total green and sustainable bond issuances from the UAE exceeding USD 30 billion since 2019, drawing ESG-focused capital from Europe and Asia into Gulf infrastructure projects.
