Dubai witnessed a 165-fold increase in population between 1950 and 2020.
That's according to the Government of Dubai Media Office, which published an infographic charting the growth of the emirate's population over the 70-year period.
In 1950, the population was just 20,000 and the numbers soared to 3.3 million in 2020.
By 2040, the number of people living in Dubai is forecast to reach 5.8 million.
Abu Dhabi completes 30,000 autonomous vehicle trips
Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has announced the completion of 30,000 autonomous vehicle trips in the emirate, covering over 430,000 km.
UAE President, Jordan King stress Gaza ceasefire, reject displacement
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Sharjah Airport gears up for Eid travel rush
Sharjah Airport says it’s fully prepared for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday rush, expecting over 500,000 passengers and 3,344 flights from March 27 to April 6.
UAE ranked world's second safest country
The UAE has been ranked second in the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo, a global database of user-contributed data on cities and countries.
Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 147.4 kg of narcotics
Dubai Customs has thwarted a major smuggling attempt by intercepting 147.4 kilogrammes of narcotics and psychotropic substances at a strategic seaport, preventing entry into the emirate.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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