The family announced the passing of the veteran businessman on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The news was shared by his brother, Abdul Hamied Ahmad Qasim Seddiqi, via social media. Khaleej Times reported the internal memo that informed staff and confirmed…
Dubai residents may soon book fully driverless rides in the Uber app. Baidu’s Apollo Go service will appear first in select parts of Jumeirah, then expand citywide as operations mature and regulators approve new zones. The launch comes through a…
Employers and Emirati and resident families in the UAE have been urged to deal only with licensed domestic worker recruitment offices. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that 230 social media accounts were closed in 2025 for…
The UAE’s big three—Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah—are set to be the country’s most sought-after destinations for international travellers in 2026, according to Skyscanner’s latest Travel Trends reporting. The upswing is led by hotel-centric trips. Dubai, in particular, shows an…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will deploy what it calls the world’s first AI-powered “Virtual Engineer” in June 2026. The system will learn from live operations and act like an experienced expert. It will issue predictive failure alerts, run…
Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan described the United Arab Emirates as an “unbreakable fortress” where families, faith, industry, and wealth are secure. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, he offered a direct message to citizens…
The UAE enters February 2026 with clear tourism momentum. Winter peaks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi lifted occupancy and traffic. Forward signals now point to a solid spring. Airport data, hotel indicators, and official visitor counts all tell the same…
Red Sea security has reshaped shipping maps this winter. Carriers diverted around Africa, then began testing escorted passages back through Suez. The result is a fluid network and new attention on the UAE’s ports and logistics ecosystem. Dubai’s Jebel Ali…
The UAE begins February 2026 with steady non-oil momentum. Private-sector surveys, tourism flows, and solid bank conditions point to ongoing expansion, even as the global cycle cools. Policymakers see diversified growth as the main buffer, with services, construction, logistics, and…
The UAE enters February 2026 with moderate price pressures. Housing and utilities remain the key driver of living costs, especially in Dubai. National data point to contained inflation, while forecasts for 2026 suggest a stable path if rents cool and…
