Author: Mohan Nasre

Dubai’s property market has had a rough stretch in 2026, but if you look at what’s actually happening on the ground, the picture is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Yes, there was a real shock earlier in the year. And yes, some parts of the market are under genuine pressure. But the sector hasn’t cracked — and for a market that’s been through far worse, that matters. Analysts are calling this a transition rather than a downturn, and the early data from April gives them reason to hold that view. March Shock Followed by April Recovery The year started…

Clinica Joelle, one of the region’s leading names in beauty and cosmetic clinics, has announced a strategic partnership with entrepreneur Hanan Yazji, who left CANADA to invest with Joelle Mardinian In Clinica Joelle Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion within the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. Hanan Yazji, who is the founder of 3 award-winning pharmacies in CANADA, joins Clinica Joelle Abu Dhabi with a strong belief in the UAE’s potential as a long-term investment hub and a safe place to live. Hanan Yazji Says: “A dream came true for me to join hands with the most…

Dubai is building a new metro line — and if you’ve spent any time stuck in traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road, you’ll understand why that’s a big deal. Construction on the Metro Blue Line has officially started, a project announced under the direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The goal is straightforward: give people a faster, easier way to get around a city that keeps growing, without adding more cars to roads that are already stretched. It won’t be finished overnight. But the fact that tunnelling has begun means this is no longer just a plan on paper.…

If you’ve had a flight cancelled, rerouted, or delayed through Dubai or Abu Dhabi in recent months, here’s some welcome news: the UAE has officially lifted all air traffic restrictions that were put in place during the Iran war. The country’s General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the decision following a full review of security and operational conditions. Airspace is now fully restored, airlines are rebuilding their schedules, and the two airports that sit at the center of global aviation are getting back to work. It’s a significant moment — not just for the UAE, but for anyone whose travel plans…

For years, Dubai has been building the kind of digital infrastructure that most cities only talk about in strategy documents. In 2026, that groundwork is starting to show real results — not just in headline investment figures, but in how businesses actually operate and grow here. Business leaders and industry experts have been increasingly vocal about the role Dubai’s digital ecosystem plays in day-to-day decision-making. The consensus is that the city has built something genuinely useful: a connected, reliable environment where companies can scale without constantly running into regulatory walls or infrastructure gaps. What Makes This Digital Ecosystem Different The…