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Investors rush to UAE’s latest Islamic bond auction with bids nearly 5 times the target amount as MoF raises $299.5m

April’s deal follows the debut of the seven-year tenor in February, when MoF launched a AED 550 million line within a wider AED 1.1 billion auction The post Investors rush to UAE’s latest Islamic bond auction with bids nearly 5 times the target amount as MoF raises $299.5m appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

Oman Air makes major change to baggage allowance on selected routes

Economy passengers across those bundles continue to receive 7kg of cabin baggage. Selected markets gain 20kg on Super Saver and 10kg each on Comfort and Flex The post Oman Air makes major change to baggage allowance on selected routes appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

UAE receives 30% increase in Visa applications in April

Travellers are seeking greater control over trip timing, repeat entries, and itinerary adjustments without restarting the visa process The post UAE receives 30% increase in Visa applications in April appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

UAE receives 30% increase in visa applications in April

Travellers are seeking greater control over trip timing, repeat entries, and itinerary adjustments without restarting the visa process The post UAE receives 30% increase in visa applications in April appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

An Underwater Stage for Dreamlike Tableware at Salone del Mobile 2026

Buccellati’s Aquae Mirabiles installation brings its Caviar collection into a mythological world at Milan Design Week. The post An Underwater Stage for Dreamlike Tableware at Salone del Mobile 2026 appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

How Emirati Artist Maitha Abdalla Uses Animals to Explore the Human Condition 

Drawing on memory, folklore and the landscape of Khorfakkan, the Emirati artist uses animal symbolism to probe emotion, morality and what it means to be human. The post How Emirati Artist Maitha Abdalla Uses Animals to Explore the Human Condition  appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

LVMH recovery hinges on Middle East crisis outcome, Arnault warns investors

The group recently said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off first-quarter sales and curbed tourist flows to Europe The post LVMH recovery hinges on Middle East crisis outcome, Arnault warns investors appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

At Chez Wam, Steak Frites Gets a Midweek Revival

For a city that rarely misses an opportunity to turn dinner into spectacle, there is something refreshing about a restaurant choosing to keep things simple. The post At Chez Wam, Steak Frites Gets a Midweek Revival appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

Indonesia considers introducing toll for ships transiting through the Strait of Malacca after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Malacca is the largest "oil transit chokepoint" in the world and the only one that outpaces Hormuz, according to the US Energy Information Administration The post Indonesia considers introducing toll for ships transiting through the Strait of Malacca after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

Less noise, more action: Inside Dubai’s more focused property market recovery

Dubai property market rebounds with stronger buyer intent, as most inquiries convert into viewings and offers despite recent conflict disruption The post Less noise, more action: Inside Dubai’s more focused property market recovery appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

UAE’s dining downturn is uneven with residential areas performing the best

A report found that while the market remains under pressure in the short term, confidence in a recovery over the next 12 months remains strong. The post UAE’s dining downturn is uneven with residential areas performing the best appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026

Arabian Business

UAE’s dining downturn is uneven with residential areas performing the best

A report found that while the market remains under pressure in the short term, confidence in a recovery over the next 12 months remains strong. The post UAE’s dining downturn is uneven with residential areas performing the best appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.

Apr 23, 2026