The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new Arabic language artificial intelligence (AI) model, Falcon Arabic, developed by Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). The …
Swvl launches Luxury Travel Vertical, unlocking high-margin growth potential across its operating markets and secures first revenue in the UAE
Swvl Luxury Travel offers premium airport transfers, on-demand rides, intercity travel, meet-and-greet services, and event transportation …
Dubai Customs strengthens leadership in digital transformation
Crowned with “Best Pioneering Initiative” in Hamdan bin Mohammed Program for Government Services …
Ghitha Holding leverages SAP Business AI for digital transformation to advance UAE food security goals
“Ghitha Holding is setting a powerful example of how targeted digital investment can unlock long-term strategic value,” said Marwan Zeineddine, Managing Director of SAP UAE. “By integrating AI, cloud, …
How Dubai became a global fashion city
When I first moved to Dubai nearly two decades ago, its fledgling “fashion week” featured badges stuck on T-shirts and a make-up artist who offered a choice between all of two lipsticks. It was …
Lyvely Named Official Audition Platform for ‘The Final Pitch: Dubai’
Applications to audition for The Final Pitch’s upcoming Dubai edition are officially open for UAE and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business.
Dubai: Bolt adds 6,000 taxis to fleet in major UAE expansion
Bolt, the global ride-hailing and mobility firm, has added more than 6,000 Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) vehicles to its platform, marking a significant step forward in the emirate’s smart transport …
‘This journey didn’t start today’: Dubai govt official says AI strategy built on decade of digital transformation
Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment CEO, Younus Al Nasser, outlines governance framework with built-in renewal cycles in panel discussion at GITEX EUROPE …
Dubai’s first IPO of the year attracts $15.2bln of demand: IFR
Shares priced at the top of a Dh1.07–Dh1.10 range and the upsized offer of 1.95bn shares attracted Dh56bn of demand, or around $15.2bln …
33,000 students take part in Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools & Universities
The fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools and Universities has marked its biggest and most successful season yet, with more than 33,000 students from 389 schools and 13 …
What does a day out at Al Dhafra Resort in Abu Dhabi feel like?
Your ideal desert escape… Abu Dhabi’s impressive portfolio of desert-themed escapes never fails to hit the mark – they’re all-inclusive properties that come with a freeing road trip complimentary. So …
The very best: Recommended hotels in Dubai
When you say hotels in Dubai – you say luxury and top-level service. Here are recommendations for six hotels in different styles and price ranges.
Mohammed Al-Othman participates in Dubai FinTech Summit 2025
Othman, CEO, Consumer and Digital Banking at National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), took part in Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, held under the theme “FinTech for All.” The event brought together global leaders …
noon And Dubai DET Join Forces To Boost SME Growth
MENA region’s leading online marketplaces, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have teamed up to introduce an e-commerce program aimed at accelerating the digital growth of SMEs …
Dubai regulator clarifies real-world asset tokenization rules: Lawyer
Newly updated guidelines from Dubai’s crypto regulator include provisions on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and clarify rules for issuers. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority …
Old, bold and beautiful: Bait Elowal is a well-worn traveller’s sanctuary in the heart of Sharjah
Tread an ancient path towards the Silk Road at Bait Elowal… Sharjah gets a bad rap – us Dubai folk associate it with traffic and chaos, small roads and sun-skirting skyscrapers, perhaps a less …
Smart traffic signals in Sharjah
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has launched a set of smart traffic signals integrated into an advanced system designed to implement …