Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, along with a high-level delegation.The visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties …
Registration opens for Hajj 2026: How UAE citizens can prepare and apply
The UAE will open Hajj 2026 registration in September 2025, prioritising citizens who have not performed the pilgrimage before. Registration will take place through Awqaf’s digital platforms, with …
UAE President offers condolences to Saudi King on passing of Prince Faisal bin Turki
UAE Vice Presidents Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, dispatched similar messages.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits UAE, thanks leadership for extending support following Pahalgam Terror attack
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid a visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE, on June 10. His visit was a follow-up to the 15th Joint Commission Meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Deputy …
Dubai’s $30BN Future Megaprojects
Discover the Dubai of 2040, featuring transformative megaprojects that include the world’s largest ocean restoration project and a comprehensive urban master plan.
S&P and Moody’s upgrade Emaar’s credit ratings, citing strong financial performance
S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings have upgraded Emaar Properties’ long-term issuer credit ratings, reinforcing the company’s position as a financially resilient and strategically agile market …
Top 10 UAE banks’ Q1 net income jumps 8.4% to Dh22.2b
The UAE’s top 10 listed banks have posted a strong first quarter marked by healthy income growth, cost optimisation, and strategic repositioning —despite a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and …
Trading halted for Emirates Islamic Bank after share buyout
The Dubai-based lender has acquired the outstanding shares at AED 11.95 each, amounting to approximately AED 69.8m ($19m), according to a company statement. EIB will continue to operate under its …
Sharjah Islamic Bank strengthens capital with new Sukuk
This most recent transaction marks the fifth listing by the Bank on Nasdaq Dubai, raising its total listed value on the exchange to AED9.1 billion ($2.5 billion) …
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes Mashreq’s $500mln debut sukuk listing
Dubai: Mashreq Bank listed a $500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai through Mashreq Al Islami Sukuk Company Limited, according to a press release. Issued under Mashreq’s $2.50 billion Trust Certificate …
FinTech LIVE Dubai: John Hallahan, Director at Fireblocks
John Hallahan, Director of Business Solutions and Advisory (EMEA) at Fireblocks, explored stablecoins and the UAE – transforming payments, trade and financ …
FinTech LIVE Dubai: Tausif Ahmed, Country Leader at Worldpay
Tausif Ahmed, Country Leader for Middle East & Africa at Worldpay, explores digital wallets and the rise of real-time payments …
10 best restaurants in Dubai to make you feel like you’re on holiday
When “away” is just a table away… Summer is here. You want out but can’t go far. You didn’t book a flight. You stayed. But that doesn’t mean you want to feel stuck. Maybe you’re just a little homesick …
Omniyat acquires Marasi Bay Island in the Burj Khalifa District
Omniyat, a leading developer in Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate sector, has acquired Marasi Bay Island, a reclamation project to be developed into a lifestyle destination with the first beach club in …
A huge new entertainment venue is coming soon to Dubai South
Scorpion Club, a first-of-its-kind immersive entertainment offering in Dubai South, is now at the Jebal Ali community mall Dubai Festival Plaza …
Hamriyah Port fire: Sharjah Crown Prince honours teams that put out blaze
The massive fire broke out on May 31 at the Hamriyah Port in Sharjah and took 24 hours to bring under control. It has been described as one of the largest recent industrial blazes in the emirate.
Family sleepover at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi: All you need to know
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi plans a special overnight event. Families can explore marine life after hours. The event includes guided tours and interactive activities. Participants will preview the …