Several residents are unable to cope with the rising cost of living, resulting in changes in lifestyle and shopping habits …
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Rising cost pinch UAE residents: From rents, fuel to groceries, expats feel the strain
These figures are not a wish list of a UAE resident; they depict the expenses people paid to live in the UAE just a decade ago. However, for long-term residents, costs have risen substantially, …
First Ramadan as a Muslim in Dubai: This German revert finds solace in her new faith
Mariam’s journey culminated in the declaration of her Shahadah on a Friday, an experience she describes as lifting a burden from her chest …
Beware, boasters: SEC challenges firms’ extravagant AI claims
The proposal, which has come in for industry criticism, remains under consideration. Wally Okby, a strategic advisor in the the research and consulting firm Datos Insights’ wealth management practice, …
Facing potential prison time, former Binance CEO hints at new project
Kicking off speculation from X followers, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said he planned to announce details on a new education-focused project soon.
How a family-run bistro became the Middle East’s best restaurant
For the second year running, a family-run bistro in Dubai has been awarded “best restaurant” in the Middle East and North Africa, according to the 50 Best list, for its imaginative menu that merges …
6 new beach clubs that we can’t wait to open in Dubai
These are the new beach clubs in Dubai that are set to open this year. What we know so far … is soon debuting its first-ever pool and private beach club concept at FIVE Luxe, JBR. Here you can enjoy …
Where to get authentic Ramadan sweets in Dubai
And luckily for us, Dubai is home to hundreds of Arabic sweet shops serving … Make sure you try the seasonal mamoul boxes, too. Wafi Gourmet is a popular Middle Eastern restaurant chain that offers …
Abu Dhabi fund offers to buy out investors fleeing China private equity
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is seeking to capitalise on western investors’ retreat from China by …
Coogee, Sydney: Resident’s angry note left for legally parked driver sparks war of words
An angry note left on a car parked on a public street in a busy beachside suburb has triggered a furious debate about parking on residential streets. One local legally left her car in an unrestricted …
How the Top Oil Trader’s Brazen Corruption Was Caught on Tape
The landmark trial of a former Vitol trader has shone an unprecedented light on wrongdoing in the global commodity trading industry.
Abu Dhabi wants to be among global biggest financial centres
LONDON: Abu Dhabi officials are quietly orchestrating a fresh package of perks they hope will help propel the city up the ranks of the world’s biggest financial centres, from helping traders obtain …
Dubai’s MICE sector grows 25% while events industry clocks Dh165 billion in 2023 as Alltech Events doubles turnover
The event industry in Dubai is estimated to be worth Dh165.15 billion (US$44.7 billion) in 2023 and grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25% from 2023 to 2027. 2. Dubai’s exhibitions, …
AJ’s new sparring partner! Anthony Joshua looks very close to Brit hairstylist as they quad bike across the Dubai desert – after sharing a ringside kiss following his two round …
Anthony Joshua put on a very cosy display with British hair salon owner and influencer Kika Osunde following his knockout match in Dubai earlier this month. The boxing champ, 34, cuddled up to the …
Inside a UAE plant, cooking oil turns into biofuel
STORY: This UAE plant is turning used cooking oil into biofuel. Dubai-based Lootah Biofuels hopes its biodiesel will help boost sustainable transportation in one of the world’s major oil-producing …
5 best mesh Wi-Fi network systems in UAE, for 2024
And it’s achievable through a mesh Wi-Fi network system … We spoke with Junaid Ahmad, senior product manager at the Dubai-based IT distribution company Newcom (@newcommea on Instagram …