Dubai continues to bolster its position as a leading global destination, with an economic environment rich in opportunities …
EFG Hermes optimistic on UAE listings of family firms
On the broader Gulf capital markets, Gad noted the impressive performance of key bourses last year, including in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait …
Abu Dhabi: IHC reports net profit at Dhs4.1bn for Q1
IHC’s revenue increased by 41.1 per cent year-on-year to Dhs27.2bn, supported by strong performance across core verticals …
Montage Productions picks Eva Papadakou as Producer
Eva Papadakou has delivered campaigns for high-profile brands such as Google, Pampers, Xbox/PS5, MasterCard, Etisalat and Zoom Market.
Top 10 Data Science Institutes in Dubai
Dubai is rapidly evolving into a future-ready city, with data science at the forefront of its technological advancements. As the demand for data scientists cont …
UAE’s freezone Jafza sees 40 pc rise in trade volume from India, says DP World
The UAE’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has seen a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in trade volume and a 17 per cent increase in trade value from India in 2024, according to a statement. More than 2,300 …
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 showcases global collaborations, youth empowerment
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 recently concluded, spotlighting global partnerships, Arab talent and year-round initiatives shaping the UAE’s creative future …
How Dubai Navigates the U.S.-China Rivalry
Can countries like the UAE maintain their balancing act—or will they be forced to choose sides in a new global rivalry? Dubai Between Two Giants (w/ Mohammed Baharoon) As the United States and China …
du Sets Guinness Record with 48-Hour Uninterrupted TikTok Livestream
Guinness World Record for the “longest promotional livestream.” This was accomplished in collaboration with TikTok Live MENA as part of du’s innovative campaign to rigorously test and showcase the …
Fuelling a Sustainable Future: IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Announces Second Intake for M.Tech. in Energy Transition and Sustainability and Ph.D. in Energy and Sustainability
IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) announces the second intake for its Master of Technology (M.Tech.) program in Energy Transition and Sustainability and its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Energy …
Eric Trump Touts Crypto Stablecoin in Dubai’s Power Lounges
Suvashree Ghosh reports on Eric Trump rubbing elbows with some big shots of the crypto world at last week’s conference in Dubai.
Dubai Residential Reit and Flynas airline launch IPOs
Equity capital markets activity is picking up in the Persian Gulf. United Carton Industries has completed the institutional tranche of its IPO bookbuild, while two companies, Saudi budget airline …
UAE’s economic momentum continues, led by investment: HSBC
Simon Williams, chief economist for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at HSBC, affirmed that economic prospects for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, particularly the UAE, …
UAE Cabinet, chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves ‘UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry’
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.The meeting was attended by …
UAE sets $697bn Islamic bank target and aims for Halal export boost; Cabinet reviews tourism sector amid $122.5bn goal
By 2031, the strategy targets significant growth, aiming to increase local Islamic bank assets to AED2.56tn ($697bn), increase local Sukuk issuances to AED660bn ($180bn), and international Sukuk …
UAE approves new strategy to develop Islamic finance, improve export of halal products
The UAE cabinet on Tuesday, May 6, approved a strategy with the goal of developing the Islamic finance industry and also raise the level of exports of halal products worldwide. Sheikh Mohammed bin …
Sheikh Mohammed approves UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry
Sheikh Mohammed said, “I chaired a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during which we approved the UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and the Halal Industry. “The goal is to develop the …