DEWA and Dubai’s paid public parking provider Parkin will install new EV charging stations at on-street parking spots across the emirate …
Thuraya launches new 5G-satellite smartphone in latest D2D move
At Mobile World Congress 2025 on Monday, UAE-based Space42’s satellite mobility arm Thuraya launched its latest hybrid 5G-satellite smartphone, Thuraya One, as it continues to position itself in the …
du launches new travel eSIM for transit passengers at UAE airports
The service begins with a free du eSIM, after which customers can purchase data bundles according to their travel requirements …
Clyde Rosanowski joins Akshay Chopra as Co-Chair of MENA Fintech Association’s SHIFT Payments Committee
Welcoming Clyde to the committee, Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association, stated: …
Sharjah Press Club declares agenda for Ramadan Majlis
Sharjah Press Club (SPC), affiliated with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has announced its agenda for the 14th edition of its annual …
Dubai real estate market sees record February with $13.9bn in sales, up 40%
Dubai’s property market recorded AED51.1 billion in sales during February 2025, marking a 39.91 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by fäm Properties.
India vs Australia: Revisiting Sachin Tendulkar’s Desert Storm in Sharjah
On April 22, 1998, the cricketing world witnessed one of the most iconic ODI innings ever played – Sachin Tendulkar ‘s ‘Desert Storm’ in Sharjah. The then 24-year-old batter tormented the Australian …
Abu Dhabi real estate: Aldar launches 72 new homes at Mamsha Gardens on Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi real estate developer Aldar has announced the release of 72 apartments and townhouses at Mamsha Gardens on Saadiyat Island. Following the success of the initial launch phases in 2024, the …
Addressing Food Waste in the UAE: A Ramadan Reflection
In the UAE, however, few go without, thanks to the country’s prosperity and abundant food supply. Shipped from around the world, the country’s advanced infrastructure and strong economy, ensure a …
National treasures of the UAE: Heritage extending beyond museums
Hidden in plain sight… The UAE is home to many museums, but did you know there are plenty of national treasures across the country that are hidden in plain sight? Some of these locations date back to …
UAE’s ADNOC, Austria’s OMV to create Dh220-billion global chemicals powerhouse
ADNOC and OMV merge holdings in Borouge and Borealis to form a Dh220 billion global chemicals giant, acquiring NOVA Chemicals for Dh49.2 billion. Learn about this transformative deal.
Dubai property market enjoys bumper month as February sales hit AED51.1bln
Villa sales soar by 99% as 16,099 overall transactions solidify city’s status as top destination for property investment.
Living and working in Dubai: What are the UAE’s ‘business opportunities’ and ‘blue’ visas?
DUBAI: There are many ways to visit, live and work in Dubai – the golden visa being one of the most well-known.
Executed in silence in Abu Dhabi: UP woman Shahzadi Khan’s last wish, unheard pleas, and a family’s grief
An Indian woman, Shahzadi Khan, was executed in Abu Dhabi on February 15 for allegedly murdering a four-month-old infant. The Indian embassy was notified on February 28. Shahzadi’s family in Delhi was …
Walter Kulakowski
Wally Kulakowski is a managing director in the Public Finance group at Mesirow Financial. He specializes in a wide variety of infrastructure financing.Wally has over 25 years of public finance …
Abu Dhabi schools ‘cannot just reject a student’: New education policy ensures inclusivity
Schools in Abu Dhabi cannot outright reject students with special needs or learning disabilities due to a lack of accommodating capabilities. The new inclusion policy of the Abu Dhabi Department of …
UAE President receives FNC delegation, officials, and guests to mark the holy month of Ramadan
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from the Federal National Council (FNC) at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi to mark the holy month of …