The month of November got off to a strong start in the hotel world. Several ultra-luxury resorts have opened in destinations such as the Maldives, Morocco, and Thailand. Additionally, a handful of …
‘New discovery’ inside Egypt’s Pyramid of Khufu revealed during Sharjah International Book Fair
Dr. Hawass made the announcement during a talk session at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, where he reflected on his scientific journey — one that began with an ambition to study law before …
Moment Emirates passengers soaked in packed plane mid-flight as water gushes onto seats after jumbo sprang leak
THE ‘world’s best airline’ sprang a leak and passengers were drenched when water was sprayed on them in the cabin at 30,000ft. Five passengers on an Emirates flight from Gatwick …
Global Tech Pioneers CZ and Co-Founder of Shazam to Headline FinTech Forward 2025 in Bahrain
MANAMA, BH / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2025 / FinTech Forward 2025 (FF25), the region’s premier strategic financial technology event, today announced that two globally renowned innovators will …
First US spot XRP ETF tops $100M as CME launches options
XRP’s institutional momentum continues to build, with the REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR), the first of its kind in the US, surpassing $100 million in assets under management. The ETF is being credited as a …
Russian crypto fraudster and his wife kidnapped and killed in Dubai
A notorious Russian crypto businessman, known for his involvement in various fraud schemes, and his spouse have been murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Sharjah International Book Fair: World book capitals unite in Sharjah to promote reading
The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) hosted a session titled ‘UNESCO World Book Capital Initiative’, bringing together leading voices from Sharjah and Athens to celebrate literature, …
Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Posted Videos in Dubai Taunting US Authorities Amid Attempted Murder Charges
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been extradited to Miami to face attempted murder charges after posting videos from Dubai that Miami Police interpreted as taunting law enforcement.
Ultimate Guide to Buying Property in Dubai UAE (2025-2026 Edition)
Freehold vs leasehold – Non‑UAE nationals may own freehold property in designated zones such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Arabian Ranches. Elsewhere, leasehold or usufruct rights …
Etisalat first in the UAE to complete Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) trial
Abu Dhabi, UAE 19 May, 2015Etisalat, UAE’s leading telecom service provider announced today completion of the UAE’s first successful Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) solution. Abu Dhabi, UAE 19 May, 2015 …
Dubai’s Next Move: Opening the Mainland to Free-Zone Firms
How Dubai’s latest reform proves once again that it’s thinking ahead — and setting the stage for the next wave of business growth.
Aaron Rai leads by 1 in Abu Dhabi with Tommy Fleetwood, Nicolai Hojgaard on his heels
Aaron Rai is one round away from rejoining the winner’s circle on the DP World Tour, but he’ll have to hold off some serious star power to do so.
The UAE and Africa kick off new dialogue series to boost economic ties
The dialogue sets the stage for closer collaboration between the UAE and African nations, spotlighting a remarkable 87% surge in trade over five years and more than US$97 billion invested or pledged …
Ministry of Finance announces the UAE’s commitment to implement the updated Common Reporting Standard (CRS 2.0)
The updated CRS 2.0 and Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) will be implemented from 2027, with the first information exchange to begin in 2028 …
Convicted Russian Crypto Fraudster and Wife Murdered in UAE
Irina Volk, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, confirmed the motive was “extorting cryptocurrency.” …
Sharjah Ruler allocates AED 4.5mln to enrich the emirate’s libraries with the latest titles from publishers participating in SIBF 2025
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 4.5 million to enrich public and government libraries …
ADNOC to help ease UAE-based suppliers and SMEs’ access to working capital
In a bid to boost UAE-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers access working capital more efficiently and help them swiftly deliver on ADNOC purchase orders, the Abu Dhabi oil giant …