Business Desk
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Housing glut emerges as Dubai completes 25,000 units amid cooling buyer demand
Completed units surge while buyer interest and new project launches decline sharply
Energy crisis and shipping chaos test global stability as Iran conflict deepens
Shipping disruptions and energy instability ripple through global supply chains and consumer costs.
Abu Dhabi's Long-Delayed Gehry Museum Opens to Public Next Year
Iconic cultural institution set to welcome residents and international visitors after years of delays.
Office Demand Defies Slowdown as Dubai Rents Jump 13 Percent
Residential market cools while office leasing surges in UAE's commercial centers
Gulf States' Secret Strike on Iran Signals Historic Shift in Regional Alliances
Arab nations move toward independent security coordination against Iranian threats
Shipping Company Scraps $23.5M Dubai Real Estate Deal for Fleet Expansion
Shipping operator redirects capital from Middle East property toward vessel fleet growth.
Gulf States Face Narrow Window to Shape Own Regional Security Deal
Gulf states race to negotiate regional security framework before external powers reshape the region.
Golden Visa applicants discover hidden costs beyond the AED 2 million price tag
Investors discover divergent requirements across property, fund, and business investment routes.
Gulf residents face uncertain security as regional powers reconsider defense partnerships
Attacks expose gaps in existing defense arrangements, prompting Gulf states to diversify security partnerships.
Dubai Unveils Massive Rail Project to Ease Traffic Woes for Millions
New 42-km metro corridor aims to address congestion in rapidly expanding emirate
Smart Traffic Tech Transforms Dubai Roads, Slashing Gridlock by Nearly One-Third
AI-powered system dynamically optimizes traffic signals to reduce congestion and improve emergency response.
Dubai Launches 1.5 Billion Dirham Stimulus to Ease Business Pressures Amid Economic Slowdo
Government deploys relief measures to stabilize investor confidence and support key sectors.
Russia and China Deepen Strategic Alliance as Putin Arrives in Beijing Amid Global Tension
Moscow and Beijing signal expanded cooperation amid shifting global power dynamics.
Nuclear Facility Withstands Drone Attack; UAE Officials Report No Radiation Release
Security incident at UAE nuclear facility raises questions about infrastructure vulnerability to aerial threats.
Abu Dhabi Races to Complete Alternative Oil Export Route Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
UAE accelerates alternative pipeline to reduce dependence on contested maritime passage
Construction Workers Priced Out of Dubai as Housing Costs Soar Beyond Wages
Essential workers struggle to afford housing in Dubai's booming economy.