The UAE is the Middle East’s most attractive retail market, according to Arcadis, the company that helped design the Burj Khalifa. The consulting firm's report also reveals that the Emirates is the eighth most popular shopping destination in the world. Experts say it’s all down to the country's strong infrastructure and business-friendly atmosphere. New residential communities are also boosting demand for retail services.
UAE grants Elon Musk's Starlink licence to provide satellite internet services
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Elon Musk's Starlink company a 10-year licence to provide internet services in the UAE.
UAE real estate sector records strong H1 growth
The UAE's real estate sector has maintained a strong performance during the first half of 2026, with data announced by authorities showing high levels of activity across several Emirates.
UAE-Lebanon Business Forum drives new wave of partnerships
The UAE and Lebanon are strengthening economic ties, with a new business council and four agreements signed to boost trade, investment and private-sector cooperation.
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over social media addiction
Meta Platforms will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children.
DXB welcomes 31.5 million guests in H1 amid regional disruptions
Dubai International (DXB) has welcomed 31.5 million guests during the first six months of 2026 following one of the "most challenging operating environments" in the airport's history.
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