LONDON AND ABU DHABI — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will feature …
NBA going back to Abu Dhabi for pair of preseason games in October
The NBA is returning to the Persian Gulf next season. The league has announced that New York and Philadelphia will play preseason games on Oct. 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi.
Knicks, 76ers chosen for Abu Dhabi preseason games
The Knicks and 76ers will play preseason games on Oct. 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi, marking the fourth consecutive year that the NBA has played preseason games there.
Sixers to face New York Knicks in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025
The Sixers and New York Knicks will participate in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025, the league announced on Thursday morning, a pair of preseason contests slated for Oct. 2 and Oct. 4.
Dubai-based father-son duo: ‘Dubai is a Disneyland for entrepreneurs’
Dubai is a city where visions become reality — want proof? Look no further than German father-son duo, Michael Menter and Jim Menter. They set up three entities: InvestMenter Real Estate LLC, a real …
Why Dubai is becoming a launchpad for startups globally
The UAE has achieved a remarkable position among the top 10 countries with the most AI companies per million people …
Dubai will continue to attract tourists amid tariff wars, global tensions, say officials
Media reports said that some foreigners are avoiding travelling to the US due to immigration crackdowns and tariff impositions, especially from European countries and Canada …
UAE-based digital Islamic bank ruya begins offering crypto investment services
UAE’s first digital Islamic Bank, ruya has partnered with Fuze Finance, a UAE-regulated digital assets infrastructure provider and crypto broker, to allow the bank’s clients to buy and sell crypto …
Bank of Sharjah convenes its 52nd annual general assembly meeting
Bank of Sharjah held its 52nd annual general assembly meeting (AGM) on April 23, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Salem Al Ghammai, board member, and attended by members of the board of directors, …
Sharjah records $3.59bln in real estate transactions in Q1 2025, up 31.9%
The value of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Sharjah reached AED13.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 31.9 percent increase compared to AED10 billion during the same …
Dubai AI Week: Huspy launches region’s ‘first AI-powered mortgage chatbot’
Dubai-based proptech startup Huspy launched what it said is the GCC’s first AI-powered mortgage chatbot on WhatsApp during Dubai AI Week 2025, as Pakistani interest in Dubai real estate continues to …
‘We’ve saved thousands’: the Britons moving to Dubai to avoid private school VAT
When the 20 per cent VAT hike threatened to up one family’s bills by £5,000 a year, they decided to join the rising numbers heading to the UAE for cheaper private education …
Dubai National Insurance approves a cash dividend of 15% at the Annual General Assembly meeting
DNI reported strong profitability for 2024, achieving a full-year net profit of AED 53.5 million an increase of 13.6% over the last year …
Smiley face in UAE skies? Experts explain viral social media posts
UAE astronomers clarified that while there be a visible alignment of these celestial bodies, its appearance will vary depending on time and the observer’s location.
Dubai Health Authority Launches Ambitious AI Training Programme to Drive Smart Healthcare Transformation
In alignment with Dubai AI Week, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a comprehensive training programme aimed at equipping its employees with the knowledge and capabilities required to keep …
Dubai emerges as global launchpad for AI startups
Discover how Dubai is positioning itself as a leading launchpad for AI startups, driven by innovation, supportive legislation, and diverse talent. Learn from industry leaders about the UAE’s thriving …
Dubai announces opening of Nad Al Sheba Mall with over 100 stores
The mall features premium wellness facilities, including a rooftop gym, swimming pool, and padel courts. The mall provides over 900 parking spaces to ensure seamless accessibility.