Rabia Khouri
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Wall Street Journal: Dubai Shines as a Beacon of Opportunity Amid Regional Tensions
Residents of the Emirate Continue Daily Life and Work NormallyOffices, Shopping Centers, and Restaurants Are Brimming with VisitorsThe Wall Street Journal has highlighted that Dubai continues to stand as a beacon of opportunity, despite ongoing tensions in the Middle...
Dubai Airports Confirm Partial Resumption of Operations
Dubai Airports has announced a partial resumption of operations, effective from yesterday, allowing some flights to operate from Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International. Travelers are urged not to head to either airport unless...
Sharjah Bank Leads $600 Million Sukuk Issuance for Omnia Holdings
Sharjah Bank, a commercial bank based in the UAE, has successfully participated in the management of a dollar-denominated sukuk issuance for Amanat Holdings. The bank acted as a joint lead manager and bookrunner for the issuance, amounting to $600...
Financial Times: Dubai Will Endure and Emerge Stronger from Current Challenges
Dubai's Resilience and Global Significance
A recent article by the British publication highlights that Dubai's story transcends the current challenges facing the region, positioning the city to emerge strengthened from present circumstances. British writer Janan Ganesh emphasized in his remarks...
Daily Import Rates for Vegetables and Fruits Are Proceeding Normally
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy and Tourism and head of the Supreme Consumer Protection Committee, conducted an extensive field visit to the Al Awir Central Market for fruits and vegetables in Dubai. The purpose of...
Dubai International Financial Centre Operates at Full Capacity
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has reported an increase in the number of individuals returning to its premises since its last update to clients and the business community on March 3, 2026. The centre confirmed that it is...
Life in Dubai Is Normal and Real Estate Activity Continues
Rami Tabara, co-founder and co-CEO of Stake, has reassured investors that business operations in Dubai continue unimpeded despite growing international concerns regarding the regional situation. He emphasized that daily life in the emirate is ongoing as usual, and that...
Natural Activity and Increased Foot Traffic in UAE Shopping Malls
The shopping centers in the United Arab Emirates have experienced a surge in activity and a strong turnout from shoppers and visitors, showcasing a resilient economic landscape and a sense of normalcy in daily life, despite the geopolitical tensions...
Dubai: Off-Plan Apartment Sold for 92.5 Million Dirhams
The luxury real estate market in Dubai continues to demonstrate robust performance, evidenced by a noteworthy transaction involving the sale of an under-construction apartment for 92.5 million dirhams. This transaction highlights the sustained demand for high-value residential properties despite...
Empower Distributes 2.57 Billion Dirhams in Dividends to Shareholders Since Its Listing on the Dubai Financial Market
As the company continues to expand its operations and achieves ongoing financial success, Empower, the largest provider of district cooling services globally, has reaffirmed its commitment to regular dividend distributions to shareholders, occurring twice a year since its listing...
