The work forms part of a plan to expand the public transport network, raise service quality, and provide mobility services for Dubai’s residents and visitors
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Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation
Dubai Police arrest cybercrime gang behind fake investment schemes on social media
The investigation began after police received reports from victims who had been contacted by the gang through phone calls
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property transactions hit nearly $118bn in first half of 2025
Dubai property investment data shows 59,000 new investors entered the market
UAE
UAE workers can now collect unemployment benefits at Al Ansari Exchange outlets
The service operates across more than 270 Al Ansari Exchange branches in UAE
Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
UAE tax authority issues $872mn VAT refunds to nationals building new homes
Between June 2024 and June 2025, the FTA approved more than 7,000 new applications worth AED653.1 million
Dubai
Dubai’s Emirates launches third daily Dublin service from October 2025
Emirates will deploy a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the route, configured with 8 private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 seats in Economy Class across three classes
Dubai
Dubai traffic to ease: RTA announces Healthcare City traffic upgrades completion, doubling road capacity to 3000 vehicles
The move is part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance traffic flow and improve the efficiency of Dubai’s road network
Sharjah Police
Sharjah Police bust massive drug network operating Between Canada, Spain, UAE
The investigation began when Sharjah Police observed an Arab individual repeatedly entering the UAE with his family
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property market sales surge 46% as market value hits $41.3bn in Q2 2025
The performance reinforces Dubai’s position as a key property hub in the region
CupBop
Korean BBQ chain CupBop opens first UAE restaurant
CupBop will open its first branch on July 9
Education
Taaleem’s revenue up 18.5% to $268mn on capacity increase
Net profit at $66 million for the first nine months of academic year as enrolment rise 19.2% YoY to 16,678 students in premium schools
Dubai
UAE launches new AI-driven strategic planning cycle for 2031 Vision
The strategic planning cycle, titled ‘Towards Achieving We the UAE 2031 Vision’, has been shortened from five years to three years
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Investors can soon buy, sell property under new DLD, Crypto.com deal
The agreement follows the Dubai Government’s announcement of plans to enable payment of government fees using digital currencies
Dubai
Dubai’s RTA launches trials for driverless vehicles
The trials are scheduled to begin later this year, with plans to launch a fully driverless commercial service in 2026
DSS
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 launches with record value offerings
Festival launches 7,500+ BOGO offers and 30% hotel discounts as city positions summer as peak value season
Air Arabia
Air Arabia launches daily flights from Sharjah to Warsaw
The service marks Air Arabia’s growth in Poland, complementing its service to Warsaw Chopin International Airport and its direct flights to Kraków from Sharjah
Arabian Ranches
Arabian Ranches 2 villa sets new record at AED14.5 million
DMDC-renovated luxury property marks highest transaction in the community