Features Editor

Features Editor

Features · Sharjah

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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Tech & AI Future

Dubai Customs Deploys AI to Screen Cargo Before It Reaches Port

Customs authority tests AI systems to screen shipments before port arrival

Gulf

Saudi Arabia Launches Nuclear Infrastructure Push; Regional Build-Out Accelerates Across G

US-Saudi nuclear accord opens civilian energy pathway amid regional weapons proliferation concerns.

Money & Business

Tanker Operator Scraps $23.5M Dubai Property Deal, Refocuses Fleet Investment

Tanker operator redirects capital from Middle East property to fleet expansion

Dubai Life

Indoor Golf Chain Opens Abu Dhabi Venue; 12-Simulator Complex Launches Mid-2026

Waterfront facility combines 12 simulators, bars, and event spaces in competitive entertainment market

Money & Business

Dubai Property Market Confidence Hits New Peak; Investors Wager on Continued Price Growth

Prediction platform tracks investor expectations through quarterly surveys and market data comparisons.

Money & Business

Dubai's blockchain title system cuts property sales to 120 seconds; full rollout planned

Blockchain deed system enables fractional property sales in under two minutes with direct title ownership.

Money & Business

Dubai Real Estate Summit Attracts Record Sponsor Commitments for 2026 Edition

Twelve sponsors confirm participation as summit footprint expands 38 percent ahead of 2026 event

Dubai Life

Dubai's Infrastructure Gamble: How Desert Port Built Global Wealth Machine

Strategic diversification and infrastructure built a desert port into a global wealth hub.

Politics & Governance

UAE and Kazakhstan Move Water Cooperation From Talks to Infrastructure Projects

Two nations align desalination expertise and funding to address transboundary water stress.

Tech & AI Future

UAE Consolidates AI Oversight; New Federal Authority Takes Control of Data Operations

Unified regulator consolidates fragmented AI and data functions to clarify enforcement responsibility.

Gulf

US-Iran Memorandum Fails to Deliver Substantive Framework, Experts Say

Negotiators recognize Iran's pattern of abandoning commitments when pressure eases.

Gulf

UAE Extends Weekend to Three Days; Hotels Brace for Booking Surge on Islamic New Year Holi

Hospitality sector prepares for domestic travel surge during extended holiday period.

Money & Business

Dubai Tightens Grip on Overcrowded Rentals; Tenants Face Mass Displacement Risk

New regulations target shared housing with stricter compliance standards and enforcement mechanisms.

Gulf

Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Massive Flight Delays Across UAE's Major Aviation Hubs

Airlines reroute flights as security concerns disrupt UAE airport operations

Money & Business

Oil Markets Face Risk as Iran Tensions Escalate Near World's Key Energy Chokepoint

Geopolitical tensions threaten critical oil shipping routes and global economic stability

Gulf

Highly Contagious Ebola Strain Prompts WHO to Sound Global Health Alarm

Central Africa's outbreak triggers international emergency response and resource mobilization efforts.

Gulf

Middle East stocks surge as U.S. shelves Iran military operations

Gulf markets rebound as military tensions ease between Washington and Tehran.

Money & Business

Investors Flee Gulf Bourses as Regional Security Threats Deepen Market Decline

Seven-session losing streak reflects investor caution over Middle East security developments

Money & Business

Dubai Eateries Struggle With Margin Squeeze Amid Surging Expenses and Flat Revenues

Independent restaurants face mounting pressure as costs outpace customer spending growth.

Tech & AI Future

UAE's Next-Generation Smart District to Function Without Human Intervention

Abu Dhabi develops autonomous urban zone powered by AI and smart infrastructure systems.

Politics & Governance

Gulf Nation Expands Residency Options to Attract Global Tech and Healthcare Talent

New residency framework aims to retain skilled professionals across key sectors