Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, has launched the “Check in At Sharjah, Stay …
Postcard from Dubai
The Dubai Genome Program sequenced almost one million UAE citizens’ genomes by mid-2024. One million. That’s a population-scale genetic database that provides insights Western institutions spent …
New excise tax from January 1: UAE classifies four categories of sweetened products
UAE consumers will have to pay excise tax on sweetened drinks based on the total quantity of sugar from this week, for four categories of drinks. Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE’s Federal Tax …
UAE sets new standard for schools with first-ever national curriculum law
The UAE is taking education to the next level. For the first time, a federal decree law now regulates the National Educational Curriculum, giving schools clear guidance on what and how students should …
UAE Crypto Regulations 2025 Recap: VARA, RWA Tokens And 2026 Outlook
VARA rulebooks finalized, RWA tokenization clarified, supervision began. 2026 shifts focus to institutional capital.
Stock Finance Recognized on Global FinTech Rankings as MSB and SEC Authorization Strengthen Its Competitive Moat
As the global fintech industry continues its transition toward stricter regulation and compliance-driven competition, Stock Finance Ltd has emerged as a notable representative of the next generation …
Stock Finance Recognized on Global FinTech Rankings as MSB and SEC Authorization Strengthen Its Competitive Moat
As the global fintech industry continues its transition toward stricter regulation and compliance-driven competition, Stock Finance Ltd has emerged as a notable representative of the next generation …
Top 5 banking technology stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, the global banking and fintech sector has undergone rapid transformation. From cloud-based core banking migrations to …
A huge free K-pop concert is coming to Dubai this week
K-pop stars Chung Ha and Onew will take to the stage as part of the ongoing e& DSF Nights series during the Dubai Shopping Festival.
UAE Miner Axis Seeks $28.9 Billion in Guinea Bauxite Dispute
A United Arab Emirates-based company that says it is Guinea’s second-largest bauxite producer filed a $28.9 billion claim against the West African nation for revoking its mining rights.
Dubai to host Best FIFA Football Awards in 2026
In a landmark announcement for the region’s sporting landscape, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards will be held in Dubai.Read More: Fo …
Dubai announces free public parking for New Year’s Day
All public parking areas will be free of charge across the city on Thursday 1 January 2025, for the New Year’s holiday. However, please note that fees will still apply to multi-storey parking …
Billionaire’s Son to Revive Dubai’s Long Vacant ‘Big Ben’ Tower
Despite surging demand for office space in Dubai, one tower on the edge of the city’s financial district has stood empty for about a decade. That is about to change.
du partners with Huawei to launch UAE’s first multi-band indoor 5G solution, advancing 5G+ network construction
Huawei to deploy the UAE’s first customized multi-band Indoor Base Station (IBS) solution. This innovative technology marks a significant milestone in du’s 5G-Advanced network construction, delivering …
UAE powers space ambitions with lunar gateway deal and new satellite launches
UAE strengthened role as space and advanced technology hub in 2025 with new satellites, lunar partnerships and asteroid mission …
Heavy rain lashes parts of Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman and RAK
Drizzles to moderate rains fell on separate areas across the country including Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain on Monday.
UAE’s Swiss Community Optimistic About 2026
With construction, banking, and fourth-industrial-revolution technologies continuing to boom across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Swiss businesses say they are entering 2026 with renewed optimism.