Features Editor

Features · Ras Al Khaimah

The Features Editor leads long-form storytelling, cultural reporting, and human-interest journalism. The role shapes profiles, scene pieces, and narrative explorations of the region's people, places, and movements. Features work prioritizes depth, voice, and reader engagement.

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Money & Business

Greek Tanker Operator Redirects Real Estate Funds to Expand Fleet Orders

Shipping company redirects real estate proceeds into newbuilding tanker acquisitions with secured charter contracts.

Money & Business

Regulators Face New Baseline Standards as Wellness Becomes Essential in UAE Housing

Market expansion drives regulatory questions about wellness standards in residential construction.

Dubai Life

Regulator-Approved Crypto Payments Now Available on Emirates Airline Platform

Dubai-licensed crypto provider gains regulatory clearance to process airline payments across digital assets

Dubai Life

Pentagon Confirms Coordinated Strikes on Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq

Military operations resume across Iraq, Jordan and the Persian Gulf as regional tensions escalate.

Money & Business

UAE Real Estate Policy Shifts as Supply Surge Slows Market Expansion

Government interventions and rising inventory reshape market dynamics toward stability.

Dubai Life

Golf Entertainment Operator Secures Major Abu Dhabi Expansion at Yas Bay Waterfront

Golf entertainment operator opens Abu Dhabi venue at Yas Bay Waterfront in 2026.

Tech & AI Future

UAE Construction Sector Eyes AI, Modular Methods to Drive Next Decade of Growth

Industry leaders chart digital transformation and localization as drivers of sector expansion.

Gulf

Iran retaliates with missile and drone barrage after US strikes on 140 military targets

Escalating military strikes trigger retaliatory barrage across Gulf states and raise questions of maritime authority.

Gulf

NATO Eyes Dormant Gulf Initiative as Strategic Hedge Against Regional Instability

NATO revives dormant Gulf partnership framework amid regional security concerns.

Politics & Governance

UAE Official Signals Investment Stability as Foreign Capital Flows Persist

Government reassures investors of economic resilience despite regional tensions

Dubai Life

Dubai's Economic Rise Driven by Policy, Not Oil Wealth, Records Show

Strategic governance and diversification, not oil reserves, fueled the city's economic transformation.

Gulf

Segway establishes flagship retail hub in Saudi Arabia to serve Gulf region market

Segway Powersports launches regional hub in Saudi Arabia with new high-performance vehicle lineup

Money & Business

Dubai Real Estate Market Faces Regulatory Scrutiny After Sharp Wartime Decline

Conflict-driven sales collapse tests Dubai's regulatory capacity and market oversight frameworks

Politics & Governance

Gulf Powers Seize Iran Diplomacy Role; U.S. Authority Recedes in Middle East

Regional powers negotiate directly with Iran as U.S. influence shifts to security backstop role.

Money & Business

UAE Private Sector Expands Amid Shipping Disruptions and Regional Instability

Non-oil sector growth persists despite supply chain pressures and regional tensions.

Gulf

UAE Regulator Approves First Licensed Betting Platform, Opening New Policy Frontier

Government establishes formal regulatory framework for previously unlicensed gaming sector

Money & Business

UAE Non-Oil Economy Defies Regional Instability; Growth Persists Through May

Non-oil sectors sustain expansion amid regional tensions and shipping disruptions

Money & Business

Gulf Markets Rally on Hopes for Diplomatic Breakthrough in Middle East Tensions

Investor sentiment shifts as traders anticipate resolution of regional tensions.

Politics & Governance

Nuclear Plant Targeted: UAE Points to Iraq as Source of Drone Strike

UAE attributes drone attack on nuclear facility to aircraft originating from Iraqi airspace

Dubai Life

Generation Z Workers in Dubai Demand Work-Life Balance, Challenging Decades of Corporate H

Young professionals prioritize personal well-being over traditional corporate expectations

Gulf

Gulf States Eye Borderless Travel Plan; Schengen-Style Visa Could Boost Regional Tourism

GCC nations explore unified visa framework to streamline regional travel and boost tourism growth.

Gulf

High-Rise Blaze Halted in Dubai Marina; Residents Safely Evacuated from Tower

Emergency response contained fire in Dubai Marina residential tower with no major injuries reported.

Tech & AI Future

Crude Surges on Persian Gulf Shipping Threats; Supply Chain Fears Grip Markets

Geopolitical tensions drive investor anxiety and commodity market volatility

Gulf

Dubai's Highway System Paralyzed as Freak Downpour Triggers Widespread Road Submersion

Extreme rainfall overwhelms drainage systems, stranding motorists and disrupting airport operations.

Dubai Life

Expat Exodus from Dubai: Financial Pressures Override Glamorous Facade for Middle-Class Wo

Rising costs drive middle-income expats to seek opportunities elsewhere in the region and Asia.

Money & Business

Young UAE Traders Flock to Crypto as Bitcoin Hits New Peaks; Experts Urge Caution

Retail investors in the Emirates rush into digital assets amid record valuations.