Dubai real estate market recorded 451 sales transactions worth AED1.48 billion, in addition to 110 mortgage deals of AED245.8 million, and 13 gift deals amounting to AED46.2 million on Thursday, data …
Islamic finance set to grow another 10% this year
The global Islamic finance industry is expected to continue its growth trend of around 10% in 2023, which is similar to the 9.4% asset growth seen in 2022 and driven by core markets in Gulf …
Police plea to parents after Sharjah taxi driver accused of trying to molest two teenagers
Sharjah Police have urged parents to be aware of the risks of allowing children to travel alone after a taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of attempting to molest two teenage passengers. The force …
Abu Dhabi: Stem cells centre deploys point-of-care solution, avoids adverse drug effects
New solution provides precision medication decision support software to doctors at the point of care, and pharmacists at the point of distribution …
UAE Invites Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to COP28
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will reportedly welcome Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a leader credibly implicated in rampant atrocities, to COP28, the global United Nations climate conference, while civil society and human rights defenders will be left out in the cold.
FinTech firms PayTabs and FlapKap collaborate to ‘superpower’ UAE ecommerce brands
The collaboration between the two firms aims to support new and existing PayTabs entrepreneurs, webpreneurs and small and medium e-commerce businesses (SMEs) based in the UAE to obtain a fast and flexible funding offer within hours.
UAE appoints fossil fuels execs and climate campaigners as Cop28 advisers
The UAE has appointed a group including fossil fuel executives and climate campaigners to its advisory board for Cop28 …
MOEI UAE signs six partnership agreements for ‘Blue Pass’ project
To enhance sustainability and promote the digital transformation of the maritime sector, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI UAE) …
From Crypto Billionaire to Fugitive
The law finally caught up with disgraced founder Do Kwon in Eastern Europe. Will he stick around to face justice?
UAE expresses solidarity with Italy and offers condolences over flood victims
The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Italian Republic over the victims of the torrential rains and floods in the Emilia Romagna region, which resulted in numerous deaths …
UAE: Abu Dhabi welcomes Logos Hope, world’s largest floating book fair
Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, is back in the UAE Capital. The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi), …
UAE, Italy strengthen economic partnership
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, who is leading the UAE delegation to Italy, held a number of bilateral meetings with Italian ministers and government officials, in addition to …
Dubai resident is social media hit after losing Dh60,000 Rolex in someone else’s car
A Dubai estate agent has become an unwitting social media star after misplacing his Dh60,000 watch in someone else’s car.Rob Kempton joked that he is destined to be forever known as the “Rolex guy” …
Dubai ranked best city brand in Mena, 9th globally
London topping followed by New York, Paris, Los Angeles, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, San Francisco, Dubai, Amsterdam …
Dubai’s Sukoon completes acquisition of majority stake in Ascana
Dubai-listed Sukoon, formerly known as Oman Insurance Company, has completed the acquisition of 93.0432% of the share capital of Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company P.S.C. (ASCANA) by way of …
UAE luxury train to offer VIP rail cruises in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE train operator Etihad Rail teams up with Italy’s Arsenale Group for luxury sightseeing UAE luxury train to offer VIP rail cruises in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Etihad Rail, Etihad Rail passenger train, …
Look: Dresses made of chocolate hit Dubai runway
Thirteen models sashayed down the catwalk wearing unique, showstopping creations put together as a tribute to fashion and pastry …