Singapore has claimed first place in both Henley and Bybit global crypto adoption rankings, overtaking the U.S. with its combination of regulatory clarity, institutional trust, and strong industry …
Satellite images of the Middle East are being restricted. What now?
Bloomberg journalist Krishna Karra talks about these restrictions are changing the satellite imaging industry.
UAE condemns Iranian statements about ‘military solution to a political crisis’
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday condemned Iran’s statements warning against a “military solution” as talks with the U.S. to end hostilities in the Middle East “progress.” Iranian Foreign …
Opaque acquires Abu Dhabi cryptographic AI tech from TII
The announcement was made at Make it in the Emirates as UAE-developed post-quantum and confidential AI technologies move from Abu Dhabi research labs to global enterprise deployment …
Surexo Expands Market Presence and User Base
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 5th, 2026, FinanceWireThe global fintech market is experiencing unprecedented growth, …
32 offices in Business Bay sold for Dhs646 million in Dubai
Dubai’s real estate market saw the sale of 32 offices in the Business Bay area for Dhs646 million during midday trading on Wednesday. According to data …
Al Ain defeat Sharjah, clinch ADNOC Pro League title
Al Ain were officially crowned champions of the ADNOC Pro League for the current season after defeating Sharjah 5-0 in their 24th-round match played today at Sharjah Stadium.Al Ain increased their …
Dubai Hotel Occupancy Predicted to Fall to 10%, Moody’s Says
While the conflict has dealt a heavy blow to Gulf states’ crude exports, the toll on its tourism sector has also been severe, said Moody’s Analytics. The sector has served as one of the region’s most …
Dubai hotel occupancy plunges to 22.8% amid Iran conflict
Hotel occupancy in Dubai has fallen to 22.8% in mid-March 2026, the lowest since the pandemic, as the Iran conflict disrupts travel across the Middle East. Airspace closures, more than 21,000 flight …
Bank of Sharjah delivers record performance with net profit of AED151 million
SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Bank of Sharjah today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended 31st March 2026, reporting exceptional performance and reinforcing the strong …
UAE tells Iran that its ties and defense partnerships are a ‘sovereign matter’
May 6 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that its ties and its international and defense partnerships were a “purely sovereign matter,” rejecting an earlier statement by Iran …
Fire engulfs under-construction skyscraper in Dubai
Dubai Police and Civil Defence were seen at The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand, and smoke from the blaze was visible across Dubai Marina and JBR.
UAE signs major deal to expand solar and storage
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Masdar have agreed on a framework to accelerate renewable energy projects in the UAE, targeting over 30GW of solar PV capacity and more than 8GW of …
UAE economy to grow more than 3.1% in 2026, minister says
UAE economy projected to grow more than 3.1% in 2026 as non-oil sectors contribute 78% to GDP and company numbers exceed 1.4m …
Dubai Municipality launches advanced lab to detect foodborne viruses
Dubai Municipality has launched the ViruGenetics Lab, an advanced testing facility dedicated to detecting foodborne viruses using the latest …
Dubai’s Oraseya Capital ranked UAE’s most active investor for second year with 25 startup deals in 2025
Dubai-based Oraseya Capital completed 25 investments in 2025, ranking as the UAE’s most active investor for a second year …
Dubai food giant IFFCO Group moves toward liquidation amid $2 billion debt
Known for brands such as London Dairy, Tiffany and Noor, the conglomerate is facing a financial crisis after months of failed debt restructuring negotiations …