DFSA regulates DIFC, while VARA oversees Dubai’s virtual assets sector outside the centre DIFC has its own independent, internationally recognised regulator, the Dubai Financial Services Authority …
Africa Finance Corporation secures inaugural AED937.5mln sustainability-linked loan backed by United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banks
The AED 937.50 million (US$255 million) facility reflects AFC’s commitment to use financial innovation tools to optimise funding for transformative infrastructure Distributed by APO Group on behalf of …
Dubai Dining Awards 2026: Full list of winners shaping the city’s culinary identity
The Dubai Dining Awards 2026, presented by KT Luxe, celebrate the venues and visionaries redefining how the city experiences hospitality today. From boundary-pushing immersive concepts and refined …
FIRSTLINE is giving Dubai dining a social glow-up
Dubai’s dining scene has always been about more than simply booking a table. It’s about who introduced you to the place first, which restaurants become part of your social circle and the spaces people …
#longweekend: 13 luxe Dubai resorts to stay at with a private pool this Eid al Adha
Dreaming of having your morning tea, while you soak in your own private pool during the upcoming long weekend? Then you’re in the right place. When is the Eid Al Adha long weekend? The UAE moon …
Last-minute Eid plans? Dubai hotels launch staycation packages
Operators including voco Bonnington Dubai, Mövenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers and RIVA Beach Club have launched bundled accommodation and beach access offers aimed at residents seeking short-haul leisure …
Alec unit awarded contract to build Sphere Abu Dhabi
A subsidiary of Dubai government-owned construction company Alec Holdings has won a $1.7 billion contract to build the Sphere Abu Dhabi entertainment venue. The award was issued by the Department of …
Sphere Abu Dhabi: Alec wins $1.7 billion construction contract
Official project material also links Sphere Abu Dhabi to the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix …
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM announces over 50% reduction in commercial license fees starting 2025
Revised licensing fee part of its transitional arrangements for Al Reem Island businesses This initiative aims to enhance ADGM’s business ecosystem, making it more attractive and accessible for …
Dubai residential sales hit $15.02bn in January 2026 as transactions surge 43.9 per cent
The Dubai residential property market recorded AED 55.18bn ($15.02bn) in transactions across 15,756 sales in January 2026, marking a 43.9 per cent year-on-year increase in transaction value and a 19.1 …
Dubai’s premium real estate segments are recovering despite Iran uncertainty: DAMAC Group
Ali Sajwani, Managing Director of Dubai real estate developer DAMAC Group, says there’s been a pick-up in sales in the UAE real estate market despite the ongoing Middle East war. He attributes Dubai’s …
Dubai: 8 public beaches to be reserved for families during Eid Al Adha break
A 65-member field control team will organise beach operations, ensuring top security and safety standards for beachgoers …
Dubai Police warn of $27,000 fines over trading this week
Dubai Police warned residents against the use and trade of fireworks during Eid Al Adha, which is set to run from Tuesday to Friday this week.
Dubai inmates to receive virtual calls for families abroad
Dubai Police have introduced remote visiting hours during Eid Al Adha, allowing inmates and their families to communicate through video conferences. This initiative aims to bridge distances, ensuring …
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou: Tokenization Will Reshape Global Finance Faster Than Expected at Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific FinTech Conference 2026
DUBAI, UAE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The next phase of global finance will be built on tokenized infrastructure that operates continuously across borders, according to Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO …
UAE Races To Lead Global AI Economy With Sovereign Compute And 2031 Digital Targets
UAE Races To Lead Global AI Economy With Sovereign Compute And 2031 Digital Targets . Massive investments in artificial intelligence, sovereign digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and finte …
Nisus Finance acquires residential property in Dubai Motor City for ₹536 crore
Nisus Finance Services Company Limited (NiFCO) on December 23, announced investment over ₹536 crore ($59.8 million) to acquire and refurbish a completed residential asset in Dubai’s Motor City, the …