Iman Abdel Khalek, head of debt capital markets for CEEMEA, based in Dubai, and Zain Zaidi, head of UK, Europe and MEA loans products and execution, also based in Dubai, have left the bank …
Thursday May 8th: 6am Traffic from Sharjah to Dubai
Commuting from Sharjah to Dubai during the morning rush hour (6:00 AM to 9:00 AM) is often challenging due to heavy traffic on key arterial roads. Here’s the latest traffic update for today:Major …
Bank of Sharjah reports strong Q1 2025 results with 45% surge in net profit to $31.5mln
SHARJAH: Bank of Sharjah has announced a strong start to 2025, posting a net profit of AED116 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a 45% increase compared to AED80 million in Q1 …
Disney’s Bob Iger Says Imagineers Hard At Work On Lavish Abu Dhabi Theme Park Targeting “Hundreds Of Millions” Of Visitors – Update
Disney and Miral announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
DP World trials hydrogen cranes to reduce emissions
DP World, the world’s biggest container port operator, is testing out a hydrogen powered crane to reduce its reliance on diesel and cut carbon dioxide emissions. The Dubai logistics giant, which …
Britons Urged To Move To This Middle Eastern State With Tax-Free Salaries and Amazing Healthcare
Forget Dubai – a new Middle East hotbed is attracting attention with all eyes on it! Qatar has rapidly become desert backwater to the world’s glitziest hotspot, with Doha the new hot ticket for …
Expert offers guides to owning second homes offshore
A number of Nigerians have invested in properties, especially in the residential segment, outside the shores of the country. Many of …
Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support
Sudan has cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after repeatedly accusing the Gulf nation of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country’s civil war. The …
Viral Dubai chocolate inspires two new Crumbl flavors. Fans to pick which makes the menu
Crumbl is finally jumping on the Dubai chocolate trend, offering fans the chance to pick between two inspired flavors.
Why Everyone’s Talking About the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar And Where to Try It
A chocolate bar in Dubai has taken social media by storm, racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram. The Mirzam Chocolate Makers’ Date & Tahini bar has become the talk of food …
Why Dubai is shutting its main airport
Plans are yet to be confirmed, but the area around Dubai airport will be redeveloped, likely into a space for real estate. For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calders …
US Embassy in UAE to suspend visa, fee payment services for two weeks
The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai will temporarily suspend visa appointment and fee payment services from May 15 to May 29, 2025. The two stations are transitioning to …
Jamaica to review visa facilitation for GCC visitors
In a bid to attract more visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has announced plans to review visa facilitation. Speaking at a recent …
Sergiu Neguţ takes over as president of Romanian Business Leaders
Sergiu Neguţ, co-founder of fintech company FintechOS, is the new President of Romanian Business Leaders (RBL), an organization gathering more than 550 entrepreneurs and leaders from the Romanian …
Bitcoin-backed loans ‘obvious’ next step — Xapo Bank CEO
Bitcoin holders are becoming more comfortable borrowing against their crypto as market confidence grows, according to Seamus Rocca, CEO of the Gibraltar-based private bank, Xapo Bank. In an interview …
Binance to Gemini: Explore the Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Dubai
Dubai has become a hub for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, with many UAE crypto exchanges offering a secure platform for buying and selling digital assets. These ex …
Disneyland Abu Dhabi – new theme park to open in Middle East
The company’s 13th park will be built, owned and operated by the Miral Group, according to the announcement Wednesday. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be constructed on Yas Island, a major tourism hub in …