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Sharjah Institute for Heritage enriches literature festival
The Sharjah Institute for Heritage contributes knowledge and valuable publications to the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival.The institute’s pavilion features over 1,100 specialised …
UAE Real Estate Heads into 2026 After AED 680B Year of Transactions
As the UAE heads into 2026, its real estate sector is entering the year on the back of robust growth, underpinned by strong population inflows, sustaine …
Dubai is going cashless in 2026: This is what it means for you
The Dubai Cashless Strategy aims to eventually make all transactions paperless, gradually switching to digital payment systems …
UAE’s Emirates NBD raises $1bln from blue and green bonds; orderbook over $2bln
The UAE’s Emirates NBD Bank, rated A1 (stable) by Moody’s / A+ (stable) by Fitch, has collectively raised $1 billion from its blue and green sustainability-linked bonds, with the orderbook in excess …
Why banking, and not company setup, is the real test for Indian SMEs entering the UAE
As Indian SMEs accelerate plans to expand into the UAE, banking and compliance have emerged as the real gatekeepers of market entry.
Dubai Design District to get a pedestrian friendly neighborhood
Dubai Design District (d3) is set to undergo a major transformation that will reshape it into a vibrant, pedestrian-first waterfront neighbourhood, with developers unveiling an ambitious masterplan …
Skydive Dubai marks 15 years with a legacy built on scale, safety and experience-led growth
Skydive Dubai exemplifies how experience-led vision, uncompromising safety and strategic partnerships create a world-leading adventure destination …
Abu Dhabi Property Market Shows Sustained Momentum In 2025, Bayut Report Finds
Abu Dhabi Property Market Shows Sustained Momentum In 2025, Bayut Report Finds. Abu Dhabi, UAE: Bayut, the UAE’s leading PropTech portal, has released its Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for 2025, …
UPDATE 1-UAE’s Etisalat to sell W.African business for USD650m
DUBAI, May 5 (Reuters) – Etisalat ETEL.AD , which is set to buy a majority stake in Maroc Telecom IAM.CS , has agreed to sell its West African business to the Moroccan firm for $650 million to tap its …
Gate Dubai Goes Live With VARA-Regulated Exchange Platform
Gate Dubai, the Dubai-based arm of leading crypto exchange Gate.io, has officially launched its regulated trading platform under a license from the Virtual …
Offshore centres post faster growth
“The UAE still remains a preferred destination for investors, compared to other GCC countries, because of improved transparency, better infrastructure, single-window solution and high comfort level in …
Beyond business: What is driving affluent Chinese families to Dubai?
Crucially, Dubai allows families to integrate business growth, personal residence, and wealth structures within a single jurisdiction. For families managing operating companies alongside succession …
Dubai World Trade Centre to host 71 events in H1 2026
During H1, events pause during Ramadan, before resuming after Eid with DUPHAT in March and Middle East Energy in April, DWTC said …
MyWhoosh is offering real Bitcoin prizes to riders in it’s latest virtual challenge
MyWhoosh is calling the treasure hunt a ‘community engagement initiative’. Unlike the platforms Sunday Race Club, which offers real prize money to the winners of very competitive e-races, this …
Dubai’s International City introduces paid parking from February 1
Dubai’s International City is officially going paid. Starting February 1, 2026, drivers will need to pay for parking in designated areas, with residential permits available for residents.Paid Parking …
Dubai court terminates sale of residential unit worth Dhs1.72m over breach of contract
Real Estate Court in Dubai annulled the sale contract of a residential unit in a project in the Riviera area, which was concluded between an investor and a …