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PoliticsIndonesian healthcare professionals join UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish to enhance medical capacity for Gaza crisis response through international cooperation.
Business & Economy · PoliticsDiscover how UAE's new civil procedures law speeds up inheritance and commercial disputes. Learn appeal rules, AED 500K cassation thresholds, and what expatriates must know now.
Business & Economy · Real EstateGold prices fell as the US dollar strengthened in April 2026. Discover how this impacts your dirham-pegged wealth, investment strategy, and portfolio in the UAE.
Business & Economy · Real EstateDubai Airport processed 95M passengers in 2025 but approaches capacity by 2026. Al Maktoum Airport opens 2032. How the transition affects UAE residents.
Business & EconomyUS Treasury predicts 3.5% growth vs 2% consensus forecast. Learn how tariff refunds, stagflation risks, and Fed policy affect UAE investors' portfolios.
Technology · Business & EconomyNew Sharjah cybersecurity rules require government vendors to meet compliance by mid-2026. What businesses and residents need to know about the changes.
Business & Economy · TourismDubai Airport hit 95.2M passengers in 2025, keeping its global #1 spot for 12 years. Capacity limits and regional tensions now pose new challenges.
Energy · Business & EconomyApril 2026: US naval blockade on Iran pushes oil to $102/barrel, raising UAE electricity bills and shipping costs 30-50%. Second talks in Islamabad aim to end conflict.
Energy · Business & EconomyJet fuel prices have doubled due to Middle East tensions. Dubai and Abu Dhabi travelers face 5-10% higher fares. Plan ahead for rising travel costs.