Waheed Abbas

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Waheed Abbas is Assistant Editor, covering real estate, aviation and other business stories that directly affect the lives of UAE consumers. He frequently reports human interest stories, too.

Oil to average $80 a barrel over the next few months, says Standard Chartered

Oil to average $80 a barrel over the next few months, says Standard Chartered

Bank’s CIO office says inventories will cushion prices against a bigger shock as it flags equities, gold and EM dollar bonds as its top convictions for the second halfof 2026

Will salaries in UAE, GCC increase this year amid regional conflict?

Will salaries in UAE, GCC increase this year amid regional conflict?

Cooper Fitch predicts flat or shrinking pay this year, while Adecco says firms are still rewarding top performers with disciplined, moderate increases

Dubai’s Salik to manage parking across 3 free zones

Dubai’s Salik to manage parking across 3 free zones

Dubai's exclusive toll gate operator will cover more than 21,000 parking spaces at Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity

Pakistanis in UAE: Nadra mobile team to offer registration services in Ras Al Khaimah

Pakistanis in UAE: Nadra mobile team to offer registration services in Ras Al Khaimah

Facility will provide National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop) applications, renewals, corrections and family registration certificates at Pakistan Centre

No entry for overseas Pakistanis on expired Nicop under new rules

No entry for overseas Pakistanis on expired Nicop under new rules

Pakistani media reports that overseas Pakistanis holding foreign passports must have a valid Nicop or obtain a visa before travelling to South Asian country

Flying with pets? New Iata rules make air travel easier for your furry friends

Flying with pets? New Iata rules make air travel easier for your furry friends

The International Air Transport Association has released new guidelines to standardize pet transport in cabins. Learn what this means for your next trip with your cat or dog

Dubai sets new record: ‘The Palace’ in Emirates Hills leased for Dh17 million

Dubai sets new record: ‘The Palace’ in Emirates Hills leased for Dh17 million

While the Dh17 million annual lease has set a new benchmark for Dubai’s luxury rental market, Leann King says the record was never simply about achieving the highest price

Paid parking begins in Sharjah’s Aljada; on-street fee will cost Dh6.5 per hour

Paid parking begins in Sharjah’s Aljada; on-street fee will cost Dh6.5 per hour

Tariffs for ticketless system in Arada's community will range from Dh4.20 per hour to Dh10 per hour across on-street, off-street and retail locations

JVC leads Dubai’s property listings, offering nearly 1 in 10 homes for sale

JVC leads Dubai’s property listings, offering nearly 1 in 10 homes for sale

Community accounts for 9.7% of all Dubai homes on the market, followed by Business Bay and Dubai Land Residence Complex, new Dubai analysis shows

GCC hiring falls 3% in Q2 as Strait of Hormuz disruption bites

GCC hiring falls 3% in Q2 as Strait of Hormuz disruption bites

The drop in recruitment was mainly in software, sales and marketing, public sector, supply chain, legal and human resources sectors in the Gulf region