Dubai has introduced clearer shared housing regulations covering approved locations, occupancy limits, bedroom space, safety standards and permits. Existing shared housing properties have until September 8, 2027, to comply with the new framework.

The global wellness economy reached $6.8 trillion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $9.8 trillion by 2029. The UAE is emerging as a major wellness market, creating new business opportunities across tourism, technology, retail, hospitality and preventive healthcare.

The UAE has issued red and yellow weather alerts for fog, with humidity expected to increase at night. Temperatures in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are forecast to reach a high of 39°C.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly ruled out launching a new attack on Iran before the US midterm elections. The development comes amid continuing regional tensions and the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Emirates NBD has launched the UAE’s first dedicated Transition Finance Framework to help businesses reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and invest in cleaner technologies. The initiative supports the bank’s target of $30 billion in sustainable and transition finance by 2030.

 Elon Musk has alleged that Starlink is being blocked in India by certain oligarchs who want to maintain control over the country's satellite connectivity market.

Workday has officially launched in the UAE as businesses look beyond AI adoption and focus on using the technology to deliver measurable business value.

Abu Dhabi’s TAMM platform is moving towards an AI-native government model designed to make public services more proactive and reduce the burden on residents.

Some Dubai schools are open to changing school timings to help reduce peak-hour traffic and shorten daily commutes for students, parents and staff.

UAE doctors warn that children and teenagers with obesity are increasingly developing health problems commonly associated with adults, including insulin resistance, fatty liver disease and high blood pressure.