The UAE cabinet’s recent approval of the strategy for Islamic finance and halal industry is likely boost the industry, a top agency said. According to a report by Fitch Ratings, the UAE Islamic …
National Bank of Fujairah wins in five categories at MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has been recognised in five awards at the prestigious MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025, reflecting the bank’s leadership in delivering secure, cutting-edge …
Flex acquires a16z-backed Maza for $40M as fintech M&A heats up
Merger-and-acquisition deals in the fintech sector have picked up in the last two quarters, according to CB Insights’ State of Venture Q1 2025 report. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the sector …
Global Village Dubai announces later closing date
Not time to say goodbye just yet… Global Village Dubai is one of the most popular attractions in Dubai over the cooler season, and for a good reason. The family-friendly destination offers everything …
Disneyland Abu Dhabi: Rents to increase; hotel rates to rise by up to 25%
Hotel rates in Abu Dhabi and other emirates are expected to rise by as much as 25% following the opening of Disneyland in the UAE capital, with rents and property prices also anticipated to experience …
Building trust in AI: The UAE’s journey to a digital cognitive future
Organisations must recognise that trust and innovation are not competing priorities but complementary forces. For instance, the digital cognitive brain concept offers a framework …
DET, Dubai Finance launch ‘Dubai In-Country Value Programme’ to boost opportunities for local manufacturers
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Finance (DOF), has launched the ‘Dubai In-Country Value (ICV) Programme’, aimed at strengthening the …
Watch: Man injured in cargo ship airlifted to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi
A 50-year-old Indian national was airlifted to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi after sustaining burns and multiple injuries aboard a cargo ship in the UAE’s territorial waters. The medical …
Sharjah Social Security Fund allows purchase of notional service years
As part of its pioneering vision to achieve a decent living and provide a comprehensive social protection umbrella, the Sharjah Social Security Fund (SSSF) has confirmed that insured employees can …
Sharjah Ruler receives Governor of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture
H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received Hideaki Omura, Governor of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, on Sunday, at Al Badi’ Palace.At the beginning …
Top 35 concerts and events coming to the UAE in 2025, from Grease The Musical to Metallica
Rock, rap, opera and a hit musical are some of the performances coming soon to the UAE. A host of global stars will take centre stage from pop stars Katy Perry and Jennifer Lopez, to nu-metal titans …
‘No downturn expected’: Dubai’s property market will grow through 2033, says top developer
Dubai property prices market will continue to see steady growth over the next 8 years with an increase of up to 7 per cent year-on-year and the market is unlikely to see any ‘downturn’ in the near …
‘No brand drives income like Disney’: What Disneyland Abu Dhabi means for the UAE and Middle East
What happens when Disney targets not just a new city, but an entirely new region?This week, Disney announced its first new development in 15 years, with Disneyland Abu Dhabi set to become the …
UAE: Thunderstorms, heavy rains expected to hit parts of the country
Thunderstorms are expected to affect the central region of the UAE, with potential weather changes likely during the noon and afternoon hours. According to Sharjah Planetarium, cumulonimbus cloud …
RBI Tightens Digital Lending Norms To Safeguard Borrowers, Clean Up Fintech
In a move aimed at formalising and securing India’s fast-evolving digital lending ecosystem, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday issued its consolidated regulatory framework titled the Reserve …
UAE embraces Bitcoin, IBIT attracts $1B: A global BTC shift unfolding?
Notably, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, continued to draw significant capital, recording $356.2 million in inflows on the 9th of May, per Farside Investors. The fund has now notched 19 straight …
The Vibes From Dubai: What Token2049 Chatter Reveals About the Future of Crypto
Is the Bitcoin bull run nearly over? Will crypto ever become simple enough for normies? Idle chatter at Token2049 revealed plenty about the current state of the space.