Bank of Palestine (BOP) has secured an in-principle approval (IPA) for a full banking licence from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) at ADGM, the international financial centre in Abu …
Pay10 and First Abu Dhabi Bank announce open finance go live under Al Tareq scheme
Pay10 and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have gone live on Open Finance for its retail customers in the UAE, marking a key milestone in the UAE’s Open Finance journey under the Central Bank of the UAE’s …
Ciel Dubai Marina: The World’s Tallest Hotel Has Elevated Luxury To New Heights
The world’s tallest hotel ushers in a new era of sky-high luxury …
Sharjah Ruler directs recruitment of 1,000 citizens by 2026
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, the Head of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, announced in an interview broadcast on “Direct Line” of Sharjah Television and Radio, that His Highness Sheikh Dr.
Alibaba, Abu Dhabi set to invest in MiniMax’s $600 million IPO
Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax has secured Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority as key backers in its upcoming initial public offering in Hong Kong, according …
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2026 road closures
Dubai RTA announces road closures and extended public transport services to ease congestion during New Year’s Eve 2026 …
Abu Dhabi issues traffic restrictions for New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations
Abu Dhabi has announced temporary traffic restrictions ahead of New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, introducing movement bans for heavy vehicles and labour buses across the capital to manage congestion …
Dubai announces New Year’s Eve marine closures and traffic controls across key waterways
The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has activated its final operational plan to manage marine traffic during the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, …
Expo City Dubai hosts over 75 events and fuels sector growth for 2026
Expo City Dubai hosts more than 75 events and hundreds of thousands of visitors, building momentum ahead of a packed 2026 …
UAE tax authority introduces new pricing agreement fees from January 2026, scraps paper certificates
UAE FTA announces Advance Pricing Agreement fees effective January 2026 and cancels paper tax certificates in favour of free digital versions …
From Brothers to Rivals: Key Moments in Saudi-UAE Relations
DUBAI, Dec 30 – A Saudi airstrike on what it said was a UAE-linked weapons shipment in Yemen on Tuesday marked the most significant escalation between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to date. Once the twin …
Skims opens flagship store in Dubai for the Middle East region
SKIMS (SKIMS) has opened its first permanent Middle East store at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The store is being positioned as a flagship for the region, with a curated selection of the brand’s …
Dubai International City to introduce paid parking from February 2026
Paid parking is set to come into effect in Dubai International City from February 1, 2026, marking a major update for one of the emirate’s busiest residential and commercial hubs. Notices have already …
Where to rent in Dubai? Top areas and rent forecasts for 2026
Dubai rent forecast 2026 indicates a moderation in growth to around 6%, a slower pace attributed to an increased supply of residential units …
RLPC-Etisalat asks banks to wait for loan fees-bankers
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Abu-Dhabi-based telecoms firm Etisalat ETEL.AD has asked banks to extend commitments to an acquisition loan backing its 4.2 billion euro ($5.79 billion) purchase of a stake …
World Customs Organization praises “e-commerce platform” and publishes its development in three languages
Dubai Customs is now a global leader in customs innovation; Atiq Al Muhairi: The platform is a leading model in using technology to facilitate trade and stimulate …
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE, issues warning to Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia says it bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla over a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates.