Lulu Retail Holdings shares fell in debut trade on the Abu Dhabi Security Exchange on Thursday after its record breaking $1.72 billion IPO. Here’s all you need to know …
COP29: UAE consensus serves as a beacon for multistakeholder climate action
T he COP29 Presidency hosted the Business, Investment & Philanthropy Climate Platform to harness the collective power of the private sector and drive progress for climate action.
Sharjah real estate boom continues with record month and $1.2bn of transactions
According to a report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the October 2024 real estate market reached AED4.4bn ($1.2bn) across 4,883 transactions, with a total of 14 million square …
Abu Dhabi: XPANSE 2024 promises science and tech experience that ‘relates to everyone’
Nobel Laureates, global industry leaders will discuss the future of transformative technologies at the symposium that makes its Middle East debut next week …
UAE jobs: Salaries to increase ‘across all industries’ in 2025, says survey
Overall salaries in the UAE are projected to increase by 4 per cent across all industries in 2025 and that more than a quarter (28.2 per cent) of organizations are planning to increase headcount next …
UAE plans to invest in Karachi desalination plant, transport, construction projects
The announcement follows a meeting between CM Sindh, UAE Consul General in Karachi, on occasion of UAE National Day …
Thousands of pallets of aid from UAE transferred to Gaza
The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that humanitarian aid from the UAE is entering Gaza through …
The Establishment of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA): A Transformation of the Gaming Industry in the UAE
In a significant regulatory development, the UAE has established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The GCGRA’s …
Dubai’s new $1 billion project to meet demand for luxury properties
The Dubai-based boutique developer H&H Development on Thursday launched the $1 billion (Dh3.67 billion) Eden Hills project which will cater to the high net worth individuals who are residing or …
New Year’s Eve in Dubai 2024-2025: The best places to celebrate
It’s time to start planning your New Year’s Eve in Dubai. The city-wide party comes complete with loads of special dinners, wild brunches and all-out parties. Most of the restaurants and bars in Dubai …
Phones in UAE schools: Devices can be seized if smuggled into campus, students warned
The Ministry of Education recently issued a directive about confiscating devices for one month if a child becomes a repeat offender …
What can be done to boost Dubai’s supply of luxury homes?
EXCLUSIVE: DAMAC’s Abbas Sajwani on investing in the project pipeline, developing prime neighbourhoods, and more. What can be done to boost Dubai’s supply of luxury homes?. abbas sajwani, damac, …
Rokstone opens Dubai office in DIFC
Insurance specialist Rokstone has opened a Dubai office in DIFC as it looks to expand in the region. Rokstone has received a regulatory licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the …
Dubai Taxi Company adds 250 licences as it takes fleet to 6,210 vehicles
supporting DTC’s position as a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions and contributing to revenue growth and profitability of the business”. Alfalasi said that, driven by the growing …
Dubai Taxi expands fleet with 250 new plates
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), reinforcing its position as Dubai’s largest taxi operator, has acquired another 250 new license plates for its taxi fleet in …
Analysis: Abu Dhabi goes nuclear for SMRs
As the UAE invests in tech, low carbon fuels, and chemicals, small modular reactors have become a part of its strategy for sustainable growth.
UAE’s Bitcoin investors stay the course as crypto rallies to near $100,000
UAE resident Nikita Sachdev invested all her savings in cryptocurrencies in 2017 when Bitcoin was trading at $2,500 and Ethereum was at $60. “I was young and took a massive risk,” says the Indian …