Author: Mohan Nasre

Dubai’s private education sector is adding significant capacity in the 2026-27 academic year. Twenty-six new institutions are opening — 17 early childhood centres, seven private schools and two international higher education institutions — expanding the choices available to families and students across every stage of learning. The seven new schools will add 16,846 places, while the early childhood centres will contribute more than 1,700 additional spots. The numbers reflect an education sector that has been growing consistently, with annual growth of 4.6% recorded across early childhood education, schools and higher education over the past three academic years. Seven New Private…

For the fourth year running, Dubai has come out on top of the global ranking for new Greenfield foreign direct investment projects in cultural and creative industries. The position is based on 2025 data from the Financial Times’ fDi Markets platform, the standard reference for tracking where such investment actually goes. The numbers behind the ranking are substantial. Dubai attracted 754 new projects in the sector during 2025, generating 19,304 new jobs. The emirate placed first among 233 cities tracked globally, ahead of London, Singapore, Riyadh and Bengaluru. Holding that top position for four consecutive years isn’t an accident —…

Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers in the first six months of 2026 — a figure that tells two stories simultaneously. The first is one of genuine difficulty: regional airspace restrictions significantly disrupted flight schedules and airline capacity during the period. The second is one of recovery: by the end of Q2, the trajectory was clearly improving, and Dubai Airports is expecting that momentum to carry through into a stronger second half of the year. The broader context matters here. DXB processed 46 million passengers in the first half of 2025, which was its highest first-half figure at the…

If you have ever tried ordering something online while in Dubai, you have probably run into a slightly odd question at checkout: “What is your ZIP or postal code?” For visitors and new residents, this can be genuinely confusing, since Dubai does not use the traditional neighbourhood-based postal codes you might be used to. Instead, the UAE leans on other address details to figure out where mail or a parcel needs to go. That can include the recipient’s name, PO Box number, building, street, apartment or unit number, emirate, and telephone number. This system might look pretty different from what…

Dubai is gearing up for the 2026-27 academic year with a wider school transport network and tighter safety checks. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is combining traditional school buses with taxis, public buses, ride-hailing services, and shared transport options. These measures are meant to give families more choices while making student journeys safer and more convenient overall. At the same time, school bus operators are being asked to make sure their vehicles, drivers, and attendants meet all required standards before services get underway. RTA Launches 30-Day School Bus Inspection Campaign With schools gearing up to reopen, the RTA has…