Burkhan World Investments (BWI), a trailblazing single-family office known for its impact-driven investment strategies, proudly announces that Blaize (BZAI), a global leader in edge AI computing, …
UAE resolutions 2025: Residents hope to have fitness, finance and time with friends and family – in that order
“Among different genders, women are more likely than men to prioritise health and travel in 2025. Specifically, 62 per cent of women plan to improve their physical fitness, and 36 per cent aim to …
Sky pool links Dubai penthouses, looks down on marina
Located next to the US Embassy and close to the south bank of the Thames, bathers will be able to take in views of the London skyline, including the London Eye and Westminster. The post Sky pool links …
ASK Private Wealth targets wealthy Indians with new Dubai International Financial Centre base
ASK Private Wealth, the wealth management arm of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, announced the launch of its operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), through …
Egypt’s MSMEDA Allocates US$3 Million to Back Local Startups
Egypt’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has inked a US$3 million investment agreement with Egypt-based early-growth stage venture capital fund Foundation Ventures (FV) …
Report: VC in emerging markets plummeted by over 40% last year
Dubai VC investments in emerging markets such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) plummeted by over 40% compared to 2023, according to a new report. The data mirrors the wider global trend of …
Middle East-Based Sigma Capital Unveils $100M Fund to Accelerate Web3 Innovations
The fund will focus on DeFi, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure by managing a portfolio of liquid tokens …
Dubai and Riyadh luxury hotels set high-speed Wi-fi records
Luxury hotels in Riyadh and Dubai have some of the fastest Wi-Fi networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to new research by Ookla.
dnata Travel opens new store at Mall of Emirates
Dubai-based dnata Travel has opened a new retail store at Mall of the Emirates, offering a convenient location for travellers to find all their travel needs. The store offers personalised service from …
Middle East Emerges as Growing Crypto Hub Amid 166% Surge in Traders
Middle East sees 166% growth in daily active crypto traders in 2024. UAE leads the region, with $338.7 billion in expected on-chain value in 2024.
UAE: Sharjah Ruler approves establishing honey factory
The facility will produce honey and pharmaceutical and cosmetic materials derived from honey, with the project expected to be completed in October 2025. In its first phase, the factory aims to produce …
‘Changing face of golf as Rahm tees it up in Dubai’
It is an indication of how much the golfing landscape is changing that Jon Rahm is starting his competitive year this week at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, writes Iain Carter.
Dubai to train 1 billion people from 34 countries in fire safety, offer up to Dh1 million prize
The UAE has launched an ambitious new initiative to train one billion individuals around the world in fire safety and preparedness. The initiative aims to collaborate with 34 countries and 16 major …
This is how much a pint now costs at 11 of Dubai’s top pubs and bars
But with the alcohol tax being reinstated, there’s a renewed focus on the sip to dirham ratio of Dubai’s drinks menus. If you hadn’t already heard, a 30 percent sales tax on hops, grape and other …
Dubai Property Values Rise 27.5% in One Year
Dubai’s residential property market experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with capital gains averaging 27.5% year-on-year. This performance significantly exceeded initial forecasts, according to a …
Most advanced satellite in the region, MBZ-SAT, all set for launch later tonight
Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region, is scheduled to launch later tonight with a 27-minute window opening at …
Malaysia’s Yinson secures deal with investors including Abu Dhabi for US$1 billion funding
MALAYSIAN energy infrastructure firm Yinson Holdings said it has signed an agreement with a consortium of investors for a funding round in its unit that makes vessels used by the offshore oil and gas …