The bodies of Russian crypto entrepreneur Roman Novak and his wife, Anna Novak, were discovered dismembered and buried in a desert near Dubai on Oct. 3, according to a statement from Russia’s …
UAE completes first Digital Dirham transaction in less than 2 minutes
The UAE government has conducted its first national transaction using the Digital Dirham, the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBCD). The transaction was conducted by the Ministry of Finance …
Coinbase launches new platform for early access to digital tokens
Coinbase launches a new platform enabling users to buy digital tokens before listing, promoting fair distribution and real participation.
How Dubai’s luxury hotels continue to redefine hospitality
When we look at Dubai’s tourism performance in 2025, one fact stands out. The city’s luxury hotels are not simply part of its success story; they are driving it. Recent data from Cavendish Maxwell, …
8-year-old Manaal’s creative journey unfolds at Sharjah International Book Fair
Eight-year-old aspiring author Manaal Akbar from Dubai captivated audiences at the Sharjah International Book Fair with her book, “The Unordinary …
MTU Aero Engines to Exhibit at Dubai Air Show 2025
MTU Aero Engines will showcase the Flying Fuel Cell (FFC), the EJ200 engine and a multimedia exhibit highlighting the company’s MRO.
UAE announces 6G initiative
The United Arab Emirates regulator, The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has announced the launch of what it calls the 6th Generation (6G) Initiative in the …
UAE Emerges as a Global Hub for Astronaut Training and Space Innovation; Led by Mac Malkawi and Prabhav Sharma
UAE joins a distinguished list of countries that possess the capability to prepare humans for orbital and long-duration missions.
WikiEXPO Dubai 2025 Concludes Successfully — Convening Global Financial Leaders to Shape a Transparent, Innovative Future
On November 11, WikiEXPO Dubai 2025, hosted by WikiGlobal and co-organized by WikiFX, successfully concluded. As one …
Media Mantra Consulting strengthens Dubai operations, plans to open new office in Saudi Arabia
Move comes as part of the agency’s larger regional growth strategy, which includes plans to open a new office in Saudi Arabia, underscoring its commitment to deeper engagement across the MENA region …
Dubai unveils aerial taxis, expanded metro, and Future Loop in new transport master plan
Dubai unveils major transport upgrades including aerial taxis, new metro and tram lines, and The Future Loop project …
UAE makes history with first government transaction using Digital Dirham
UAE executes its first government transaction using the Digital Dirham, marking a major step in building national digital economy …
UAE condemns suicide bombing in Islamabad; offers condolences to victims
The blast hit near the entrance of Islamabad district court, which is typically crowded with a large number of litigants …
Is Dubai Still a Tax-Free Haven? What You Need to Know in 2025
Dubai remains income-tax-free, but new corporate, VAT, and excise taxes make it no longer fully tax-free. Learn what expats and businesses need to know in …
Sharjah Book Fair takes ‘blind date’ route to lure buyers
Medanceli said that these items are popular amongst Sharjah Book Fair visitors, having already sold 50 per cent of the batch by Monday. He added that earlier during the Riyadh International Book Fair, …
Europe has season finale in Dubai. PGA Tour goes to Bermuda and LPGA returns to Florida
The European tour and the PGA Tour Champions are ending their seasons with small fields. The PGA Tour and LPGA Tour have two tournaments left.
Banks accelerate AI-driven transformation and digital currency adoption to power UAE’s economic growth
The convergence of AI, blockchain, and digital currencies will become the foundation for the next era of financial services, say experts at the two-day Finnovex Middle East 2025 summit, being held in …