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Editorial · Sharjah

The Editorial Team brings together senior editors and contributors across the newsroom. It curates daily coverage, sets editorial standards, and ensures consistent reporting across business, politics, and features. The team's work reflects the publication's commitment to clear, accurate, and responsible journalism.

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Dubai Life

UAE Leisure Market Hits $5.4 Billion as Indoor Venues Attract Heavy Capital Investment

Operators and investors deploy capital into climate-controlled venues as regional competition intensifies.

Dubai Life

Live Nation Books Whitney Cummings for Abu Dhabi Comedy Venue; Etihad Arena Extends Intern

Venue operator and promoter expand comedy programming with established international performers through 2027.

Money & Business

UAE Developer Bets $7B on Syria Reconstruction; Eyes Post-Conflict Real Estate Returns

Gulf investors deploy billions in Syria's post-conflict real estate and infrastructure recovery

Money & Business

Meraas and BGRE Launch 234-Unit Luxury Beachfront Project Worth Billions in Dubai

Joint venture between Meraas and BGRE targets ultra-luxury segment through scarcity-driven pricing model.

Dubai Life

Dubai Beachfront Megaproject Launches: Meraas, BGRE Mobilize Jumeirah Development

Joint venture launches luxury beachfront residential community with foundational works underway

Money & Business

Dubai Real Estate Faces Investor Scrutiny as Geopolitical Risk Reshapes Market Outlook

Capital flows pause as geopolitical risk reshapes investor calculus in Gulf property markets.

Tech & AI Future

UAE Commerce Chiefs Bet Big on AI as Customer Discovery Tool Shifts

Retailers race to build data infrastructure as AI reshapes customer discovery channels

Dubai Life

Iran, Oman Near Deal on Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipping Route

Negotiations aim to establish commercial shipping rules amid geopolitical tensions and maritime security risks.

Tech & AI Future

Dubai, Oxa Launch Driverless Cargo Network Across Port and Airport Hubs

Autonomous logistics venture targets port and airport automation by 2027 to support Dubai's trade expansion goals.

Dubai Life

UAE braces for severe weather system; 70kph winds, flash flood risk through evening

Meteorological alert system activates across emirates as hazardous conditions threaten infrastructure and transport networks.

Dubai Life

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Appoints Valerie Hillings as Inaugural Director Before December Launc

Guggenheim names experienced museum operator to lead Abu Dhabi flagship before opening.

Gulf

Gulf Oil Bypass Routes Face $41 Million Ton Test as Hormuz Closure Reshapes Trade Flows

Satellite data reveals uneven success of bypass routes as insurance costs surge and geopolitical risk reshapes crude logistics.

Gulf

Saudi Oil Interests Drive Push for Red Sea Military Alliance Against Houthis

Riyadh seeks multinational force to protect shipping as maritime attacks threaten energy markets.

Dubai Life

Shipping Bottleneck Deepens as Hormuz Tensions Disrupt Regional Trade Routes

Military escalation and shipping disruptions threaten critical Middle East transport corridors.

Dubai Life

Dubai Expat Life: Hidden Costs Beyond Rent for Families With Young Children

Expat families weigh safety and community against displacement and distance from relatives.

Dubai Life

Oscar-Winning Composer Anchors Abu Dhabi's $100M Cultural Investment Push

Global composer tour and expanded programming drive audience growth and market positioning

Politics & Governance

Indian Consular Services Shift: Court Ruling Reshuffles UAE Operator Landscape

Legal challenge displaces two operators; interim arrangement reshapes consular outsourcing revenue flows.

Politics & Governance

US Export Controls Ease for UAE, Signaling Deeper Economic Ties

Washington's regulatory upgrade reflects deepening commercial and security ties with the Emirates amid regional tensions.

Politics & Governance

Foreign Capital Holds Firm in UAE Despite Regional Turmoil; 98% Retention Rate

Sovereign wealth and trade networks anchor investor confidence amid regional instability

Dubai Life

Dubai's Diversified Fortune: From Oil Dependency to Multi-Sector Wealth Engine

How strategic diversification transformed a resource-constrained city into a global capital magnet.

Money & Business

UAE Property Market Hits AED84.4 Billion as Deal Volume Doubles in H1 2026

International capital drives record property sales and project launches across UAE emirates.

Tech & AI Future

UAE Targets $91 Billion AI Market with New Federal Authority Structure

Consolidation of three agencies aims to reduce regulatory friction and unlock AI investment

Dubai Life

Vintage Car Collector Turns Family Garage Into Abu Dhabi's Luxury Automotive Hub

Inherited collection becomes revenue engine through membership-based access model

Money & Business

Gulf Markets Rally on Peace Deal Speculation; Real Estate and Energy Stocks Lead Charge

Investors return to Gulf equities on hopes of reduced regional tensions.

Gulf

Gulf Tensions Trigger Massive Flight Chaos Across UAE Hub Airports

Security concerns prompt carriers to reroute aircraft away from Gulf air corridors

Money & Business

Oil Markets Brace for Disruption as Iran-US Tensions Escalate Near Critical Shipping Lane

Geopolitical tensions threaten critical petroleum transit route affecting global energy supplies

Money & Business

Middle East Tensions Trigger Week-Long Rout in Gulf Equities

Drone incidents and geopolitical friction deepen investor caution across the region.

Gulf

UAE Points to Tehran-Backed Militias in Nuclear Facility Attack

Abu Dhabi accuses Iran-linked forces of targeting nuclear installation in latest Gulf security incident.

Gulf

Middle East Unrest Upends Travel Plans at Major UAE Aviation Hubs

Regional security tensions force UAE aviation hubs to implement operational adjustments.