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Dubai property market is underestimated, says emirate’s travel industry chief

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The ‘liveability’ of Dubai is a gigantic selling guide that requirements toward be utilized to support the recuperation of the property area, as indicated by Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)

“The deals of properties in Dubai has soar… a UBS study showed that one of the most underestimated markets on the planet right now for property is Dubai,” said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

Talking at the twentieth version of the Cityscape Global culmination, Kazim added: “There is economical development and a ton of these experts position Dubai as where they can really see development for individuals and organizations also.”

In September, Dubai’s housing market enrolled the most noteworthy worth of deals for almost eight years, as per figures arranged by Mo’asher, the emirate’s true deals value record.

“This has been a record year for the quantity of property exchanges… .I suspect as much far 2021 has in addition to the fact that overtaking been 2020, which isn’t is actually to be expected, yet additionally 2019 and 2018 also,” he added.

The emirate recorded around 5,762 property deals exchanges worth over AED16.2 billion in September, the most since December 2013, as indicated by Mo’asher.

On the variables that are drawing in unfamiliar land ventures, Kazim said: “The liveability part of Dubai is turning into a lot more grounded… this is an enormous selling point and we’re utilizing it significantly more.”

“I figure post-pandemic, a many individuals will pick one objective to remain in for a more extended timeframe too,” he added.

As far as the travel industry and cordiality recuperation, Kazim shared: “Dubai has bounced back more grounded than previously… .we generally need to be superior to where we left things off from the prior year.”

Dubai’s friendliness area – like those all throughout the planet – was hit hard by Covid-19, yet the area is on the road to success to recuperation, with lodgings hitting 62% inhabitance in the principal half of 2021.

The UAE generally speaking outflanked other worldwide the travel industry objections in the principal half, including China (where lodgings arrived at 54% inhabitance), US (45%), Mexico (38%), the United Kingdom (37%), and Turkey (36%).

Supporting the travel industry area’s hearty recuperation, Kazim said: “individuals’ craving and the yearning to get back on a plane and go to another objective is obvious substantially more than ever…people understand that it’s one part of life that they may have underestimated.”

He likewise alluded to the crucial pretended by the private and public areas and the worth of their solid cooperation in speeding up the area’s recuperation.

Following a severe cross country lockdown last year, the DTCM CEO accepts that Dubai had “a first mover advantage” by being one of the principal objections to securely return, in which he said: “This was again setting our situation as the number four globally visited city on the planet, as we draw nearer to being in the best three.”

“25% of our guests that come to Dubai are rehash guests, so they’re in Dubai more than once inside a year time span… this shows that we have all that sightseers need,” he added.

With that, Kazim referred to the viability of a few UAE drives, for example, the Retirement Visa and the Golden Visa in drawing in outsiders, close by the movement of worldwide brands in attracting organizations and new companies.

“Migrating worldwide HQs, local HQs, and family workplaces to Dubai became one of the key things that we pushed for,” he said.

Locale 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai’s heritage project, has been assuming a critical part in understanding this responsibility, becoming home to the world’s driving modern, tech and coordinations goliaths, including Siemens, Terminus and DP World.

“At the point when you have huge players like that settling on determined choices to move, that communicates something specific out worldwide that Dubai is the perfect spot for them,” he added.

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UAE signals new energy era with OPEC exit decision

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In a major shift for global energy markets, the UAE has announced plans to exit OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026.

The move signals a bold step in the UAE’s long-term strategy, as it looks to gain greater control over its production policy and respond more flexibly to changing global demand.

Officials said the decision follows a comprehensive review of the country’s energy capacity and future outlook, with a focus on national interest and the ability to meet market needs more efficiently.

Despite ongoing geopolitical pressures, including supply concerns, global energy demand is expected to remain strong in the years ahead. The UAE says it is positioning itself to meet that demand with a balance of reliability, affordability, and sustainability.

The country, which first joined OPEC in 1967 through Abu Dhabi, has long played a key role in stabilising oil markets. Officials described the exit not as a break, but as an ‘evolution’,  one that allows the UAE to act more independently while still supporting global market stability.

Positioning itself as a reliable energy partner, the UAE said it will continue supplying some of the world’s most cost-competitive and lower-carbon oil, while gradually adjusting production in line with demand.

At the same time, the country is doubling down on investments across the energy spectrum, from oil and gas to renewables and low-carbon technologies, as part of a broader push toward long-term resilience and economic diversification.

Source: WAM

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UAE issues stark warning on price fixing: ‘It’s a crime’

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Price manipulation isn’t just unfair, it’s illegal in the UAE.

The UAE Public Prosecution has issued a strong warning to businesses, making it clear that inflating or fixing prices crosses the line into criminal activity, not clever strategy.

In a statement shared online, authorities reinforced that the UAE’s free-market system is built on fairness, transparency, and strict legal oversight. Any attempt to distort competition or exploit consumers is taken seriously and can carry legal consequences.

At the centre of this is Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023, which bans monopolistic behaviour, price-fixing agreements, and the misuse of market dominance. The goal: keep markets open, competitive, and fair for everyone.

The Public Prosecution also highlighted its role in cracking down on economic crimes, working closely with other authorities to detect violations and protect consumers.

The message is simple: if you manipulate prices, you’re not just bending the rules — you’re breaking the law.

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Don’t drive away: New Sharjah campaign targets minor hit-and-run cases

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Motorists in Sharjah are being reminded to stay put after any accident, no matter how minor.

Sharjah Police has issued a fresh warning that leaving the scene of a collision, even a small scratch or low-speed bump, can lead to serious legal and financial consequences.

As part of a new awareness campaign, authorities stressed that every traffic accident must be reported, regardless of how insignificant it may seem. What some drivers consider a harmless parking lot scrape is officially treated as a hit-and-run if they drive away without reporting it.

The reminder comes as officials aim to clear up a common misunderstanding, many motorists assume minor incidents in residential areas or parking spaces don’t need to be reported. According to police, that’s simply not the case.

Under current traffic rules, leaving the scene of a minor accident can result in a Dh500 fine, eight black points on a driver’s record, and vehicle impoundment for seven days. Release fees can go up to Dh5,000, and repeated violations may even lead to licence suspension.

To drive the message home, police released an awareness video showing how quickly small accidents can happen in tight spaces like parking lots and narrow streets, and how easily they can turn into bigger legal issues when drivers fail to stop.

Authorities are urging motorists to stay at the scene, check on everyone involved, and report the incident through official channels, including the police app or by calling 901 for non-emergency situations.

In the end, officials emphasise that reporting an accident right away is the safest and simplest option, helping resolve matters quickly while avoiding penalties that can far outweigh the original incident.

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