Valued at AED5bn, the dynamic mixed-use complex of residential, retail and leisure facilities is scheduled for completion in 2027 …
Sheikh Sultan resolves pleas of a number of citizens in Sharjah
Separately Sheikh Sultan instructed the Ruler’s Court in Dibba Al Hisn to address the matter of a citizen’s medical condition, providing her with treatment for a cancerous tumor, given her lack of …
Abu Dhabi increases cashback rebate for film, TV productions to over 35%
The UAE has emerged as a premier destination in the Middle East for the global film industry, grabbing the attention of Hollywood and Bollywood …
Thaw in ‘funding winter’ in UAE as market sees slew of multi-million, double digit investment deals
The trend is expected to continue as regional economies rebound and investors look for opportunities in emerging markets …
Visa-Free UAE: A New Era for Indian Tourists
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new visa-on-arrival policy, making travel simpler for Indian nationals. This change aims to strengthen the ties between India and the UAE, a country …
Dubai real estate sector logs record 18,038 transactions in September with 73% for off-plan properties; sales range from $34,000 to $75m
The Dubai real estate market recorded an all-time high of 18,038 transactions in September, with almost three quarters (73 per cent) for properties under construction having been sold off-plan, …
UAE-based retailer Lulu CEO on the firm’s IPO announcement
Saifee Rupawala, UAE supermarket Lulu CEO, speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy about the firm which is expected to start trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Dubai insurer Takaful Emarat reduces capital by $33mln
Dubai-based Islamic insurer Takaful Emarat has reduced its share capital by more than AED 124.3 million ($33.8 million). The company activated the capital reduction on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) …
UAE-Based PiP World Pockets US$10 Million in Seed Funding
UAE-based Web3 gaming and edtech platform PiP World has bagged US$10 million in seed funding from global fintech firm Exinity. The investment will support PiP World’s goal of improving financial …
Navy Vet Accused of ‘Trafficking’ Own Prescription Meds in Dubai
A Georgia man, Charles Wimberly, 52, is facing drug trafficking accusations after being stopped by airport security on September 27. He was returning home from a vacation in the United Arab Emirates …
Super-thin skyscraper, just one apartment wide, planned for Dubai
The Muraba Veil will reach 1,247 feet into the sky but will be just about 74 feet across, according to details revealed by the architects and developer behind the project.
Intelsat 33e: Loss in Orbit Hits Satellite Service Across Half the World
An Intelsat satellite is thought to have been destroyed in its orbit around the Earth, affecting satellite service worldwide. The satellite, named Intelsat 33e or IS-33e, lost power on October 19 due …
Growing appetite: How the UAE’s food delivery players are competing in a crowded market
Motorbike riders in brightly coloured clothes delivering food have become an ubiquitous sight on the streets and in elevators in Dubai – and the UAE. Covid-19 brought seismic shifts to our ways of …
UAE Introduces Visa-On-Arrival For Indian Nationals With US, UK, Or EU Visas
This change is particularly noteworthy as it opens the door for a broader range of travellers. To take advantage of this opportunity, applicants must meet specific criteria, which typically include …
Weekly Blockchain Blog – October 2024 #3
Crypto Companies Announce New Stablecoin Products and Partnerships – In recent press releases, U.S. crypto companies Paxos and …
Global blockchain leaders set to gather at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 with additional speakers announced
Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced additional speakers for its annual flagship event, Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024, set …
Can Confirm: One & Only One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai Lives Up to the Hype
Thanks to a thoughtfully put-together flight itinerary and the fact that the v luxe hotel (which just opened this past February and welcomed guests like Jennifer Lopez and Naomi Campbell at the …