Author: Mohan Nasre

When Dubai’s Crown Prince makes a point of visiting a specific institution to review its strategy in person, it’s worth paying attention to. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s visit to the Dubai International Financial Centre wasn’t a ribbon-cutting or a ceremonial appearance. It was a working review of where DIFC is heading and how that direction connects to Dubai’s broader economic ambitions. The discussions covered achievements, ongoing initiatives, and the road ahead — with particular focus on innovation, fintech, and talent attraction. Here’s the substance of what was discussed and why it matters. DIFC’s Growing Role in…

Seven people lost their lives, and nine others were injured after a minibus carrying workers was involved in a serious collision with a truck on a Dubai road. All or most of the victims are reported to be Indian nationals, and the accident has been described as one of the deadliest involving expatriate workers in the UAE in recent months. Emergency services responded quickly, families have been notified, and an investigation is underway. Fatal Collision on Dubai Roads The minibus, which was transporting workers, struck a truck with an impact severe enough to cause extensive damage to the vehicle and…

Dubai Basketball is on the verge of making sporting history after securing a crucial 86-81 victory over Partizan Belgrade in Game 2 of the ABA League Finals. The win gives the UAE-based club a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five championship series and puts them just one victory away from lifting their first ABA League title. The result came in front of a record-breaking crowd of more than 11,000 fans at Coca-Cola Arena, the largest attendance in the club’s history. The atmosphere highlighted the growing popularity of basketball in Dubai and showcased how quickly the city has embraced its newest…

Dubai residents will get an additional break this month after authorities confirmed that Monday, June 15, 2026, will be an official holiday to mark the Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year 1448 AH. The announcement means many employees and students across the UAE will enjoy a long weekend. The holiday has been approved for government entities as well as private sector establishments across the country. Normal working hours are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, June 16, following the one-day public holiday. Dubai Government Confirms June 15 Holiday The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced that all…

There’s a specific kind of Dubai moment happening right now that doesn’t come around often. The luxury hotels that have spent years at near-full occupancy — the ones on Palm Jumeirah with the private beaches and the restaurants you’d usually need to book weeks in advance — are actively looking for guests. And those guests are increasingly the people who live here rather than the international tourists who normally fill the rooms. The reason isn’t complicated. Regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict have created enough uncertainty around Middle East travel that visitor numbers from several key international markets…