The Michelin Guide revealed its debut selection of restaurants in Dubai in June, with nine venues receiving one Michelin star and two honoured with two stars. In this series, called Star-grazing, The …
I Tried the Famous Dubai Chocolate Bar People Can’t Stop Raving About, and It’s Better Than Promised
Coined the ‘Dubai Chocolate Bar’ by TikTok users, this milk chocolate marvel is packed with pistachios and knafeh (or kunafa), a crispy shredded phyllo pastry. It was an exclusive Dubai treat until …
DCS Innov Acquires Wallet-as-a-Service Platform HolyWally, Expands Global Footprint in Embedded Payment Solutions
DCS Innov, a subsidiary of DCS Fintech Holdings, today announced the acquisition of HolyWally, one of the world’s first Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform providers. This strategic move marks a …
UAE visa amnesty offers Filipino resident ‘a second chance at life’
When the UAE announced an amnesty programme for people with expired visas, a Dubai resident from the Philippines felt an enormous weight lift off his shoulders after four years of living illegally in …
A sneak peek at the keynote speakers of 24 Fintech 2024
The ‘24 Fintech Summit promises to be a landmark event for Saudi Arabia as well as the GCC region, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the trends, challenges, and opportunities set to shape the …
Last chance: 20 fancy summer dining deals in Dubai for less
We’ve scoured the city to find some great Dubai summer dining deals. Here are 20 places you should experience before the end of summer. Dubai summer dining deals. Credit: Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Okay, …
24 Fintech: The role of Saudi fintech firms in economic development
Saudi Arabia’s fintech market remains a hotbed of innovation and growth despite a sobering few years in funding and valuation terms. The latest data from Dubai-based data platform MAGNiTT shows that …
After Jakarta, Korea 360 set to open its flagship cultural experience center at Dubai Festival City Mall
A first of its kind, the unique culture and experimental center will provide an immersive 360° experience of the land of the morning calm – from culture and technology to lifestyle and entertainment …
UAE: Over 80 global leaders to speak on future of smart economies at Sharjah event
Prominent figures will lead high-level discussions to deliberate on the future of manufacturing, advancements in agriculture, innovations in logistics, among other …
OKX Announces Support for Kaia (KLAY) Network’s Mainnet Upgrade
OKX today announced its support for the upcoming Kaia (KLAY) network mainnet upgrade. This upgrade represents a significant development for the Kaia blockchain ecosystem. Key details of the upgrade …
17 pictures that show how much Dubai has changed from the 1960s to today
It divides the city into two parts – Bur Dubai and Deira – and has played a significant role in … It’s certainly no longer safe for camels to cross in the city. The World Trade Centre and its main …
UAE’s MealPlanet aims to become the ‘Amazon of meal plans’
Khalid Baareh, founder and CEO of the food tech startup, speaks to CNBC’s Emma Graham about the company’s ambitions.
UAE: Received an unwanted marketing call from a personal mobile number? Here’s how to report it
Picture used for illustrative purposes in the UAE. Image Credit: Shutterstock Dubai: Have you ever received a call from an unknown number, thinking it might be a colleague or relative, only to find it is a telemarketer offering a product or service?
UAE stocks mixed in quiet trade; Abu Dhabi ends losing streak
although Abu Dhabi rebounded after four consecutive sessions of decline. In Dubai, the main share index (.DFMGI), opens new tab fell 0.2%, with financial and property stocks leading the losses. On a …
Pakistani pilgrim bus overturns, killing 28, injuring 23 in Iran
A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in central Iran, killing 28 passengers and injuring another 23 people, state media reported on Wednesday.
Turkey Is Never Going to Get the F-35 Fighter
Turkey continues to explore options to rejoin the F-35 program after its expulsion due to the adoption of Russia’s S-400 air-defense system. -Despite proposals to sell or deactivate the S-400s, …
Back-to-school in UAE: Teachers urged to use technology as new academic year begins
Last week, the Ministry of Education organised the ‘Specialised Training Week’ with more than 23,000 educational personnel in attendance …