Australia is becoming a big player in the world of financial technology better known as fintech. And one area where this is clearly visible is in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). These …
“Profitable forever”: PB Fintech’s dream quarter sees renewals, credit, UAE biz in green
As the company achieved key profitability milestones, PB Fintech’s leadership detailed the evolving business mix, a renewed focus on core insurance economics, and a cautious approach to lending and …
Trump plans to crack trade deals with select nations, markets respond
US President Donald Trump revealed key details about his tariff-related plans during his visit to the UAE. He said the US will prioritise select nations to crack deals and not pursue all of …
They Want America to Fail: Dem Lawmakers Move to Tank Trump’s $200 Billion Deal with UAE Same Day He Announced It
Remember the huge role the Sudanese civil war and the United Arab Emirates alleged role in supplying one side of it played in the 2024 U.S. presidential election? I sure don’t! I mean, sure: It’s a …
How Haider Rafique is putting crypto exchange OKX on the map
Call him a dealmaker, a rainmaker, or even a power broker – but Haider Rafique gets things done. As the managing partner and chief marketing officer at OKX, he is helping put one of the …
Woman ‘starstruck’ after dining with penguins in Dubai restaurant, shares video
Zoe Liu offered viewers a glimpse into this one-of-a-kind culinary adventure through the video that has now gone viral on social media.
14 rare photos showing how Burj Al Arab went from napkin drawing to ‘seven star hotel’
Construction of the Burj Al Arab was initially kept under wraps, with not a peep until the world’s media were told of the project at the World Travel Market Expo in November 1995. Somehow, no images …
Dubai: Want to invest in crypto? Read this book now
Just read The Bitcoin Standard.” That was the advice I got two years ago when I told someone I was having trouble grasping exactly why anyone would invest in Bitcoin. I knew I was being called …
Sharjah Museums Authority celebrates International Museum Day
As part of its celebration of International Museum Day, Sharjah Museums Authority will illuminate a selection of its landmark buildings for three consecutive nights, from May 18 to 20, 2025.
8th Sharjah International Chess Masters features 350 players
The event features 350 players from 60 countries, showcasing strong international representation and competitive diversity. A panel of 15 international arbiters will oversee the competition. FIDE …
Friday May 16th: 4pm Traffic from Dubai to Sharjah
Dubai Traffic UpdateTravel time per 10 km: 15 minutes 50 secondsCongestion level: 40 percentSpeed: 37.9 km/h Traffic jams: 68Roads With Major Traffic Delays in Dubai Umm Suqeim Street Hessa Street Al …
Exclusive-Syria Plans to Print Currency in UAE and Germany, Ending Russian Role
DAMASCUS (Reuters) – Syria plans to print a newly-designed currency in the UAE and Germany instead of Russia, three sources said, reflecting rapidly improving ties with Gulf Arab and Western states as a move to loosen U.S. sanctions offers Damascus new opportunities.
British dad sentenced to 40 years inside Dubai jail after ‘being caught with cocaine’
A British dad has been sentenced to 40 years inside a jail in Dubai after allegedly being caught in possession of cocaine …
Dubai Finance, DIFC sign strategic partnership to support Dubai Cashless Strategy
DIFC’s standing as the leading regional financial innovation ecosystem, which is home to the largest concentration of fintech companies and global financial institutions, positions it as a key partner …
Dubai and Abu Dhabi end week in positive territory as Trump wraps Gulf tour
President Donald Trump on his last stop of a Gulf tour on Friday said that the United Arab Emirates and the United States had agreed on a path for the Gulf country to buy advanced AI semiconductors …
Govt approves IIFT’s proposal to open first offshore campus in Dubai
The Dubai campus will serve the dynamic needs of the Indian diaspora and global learners and strengthen India’s educational footprint in the Gulf region’ …
Dubai Government Human Resources Department and ESCP Business School sign strategic partnership agreement with Emirates NBD
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during the Dubai Fintech Summit by Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group and His Excellency Abdulla Ali …