Lawmakers on Thursday raised the long-pending issue of $800 million owed by Etisalat to Pakistan.The issue was raised during a Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication …
UAE R&D tax credit: what businesses must get right
The UAE’s R&D tax credit regime represents a meaningful opportunity for innovation driven businesses, but only where it is approached as a forward looking planning exercise …
Abu Dhabi begins field trials for 23-foot autonomous patrol boat to strengthen maritime safety
The initiative aims to support monitoring operations across maritime channels in coordination with Abu Dhabi Maritime, strengthening oversight, improving compliance with regulations and enhancing over …
Abu Dhabi runs trial for autonomous patrol boat
Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new frontier in maritime security with the launch of a trial for a driverless patrol boat. Authorities are currently testing a seven-metre autonomous vessel designed to pave …
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran conflict makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
Restaurants are reporting shortages of imported produce and a drop in customer demand linked to weaker tourism flows …
Dubai Chamber and FedEx review supply chain resilience
Dubai Chamber and FedEx discuss supply chain resilience, logistics frameworks, and strategies to manage global trade disruptions in Dubai …
Dubai Police seize vehicle after driver removes licence plate, runs red light
Jumping the red light is punishable with a Dh50,000 fine, 30-day vehicle confiscation and 23 black points on the driver’s licence …
Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAE’s central bank rolls out new initiative
Tourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, a collaboration between the UAE Central Bank, ICP, and ADCB, …
Can Cardano break $0.25? ADA eyes breakout as Bitcoin holds $77K
Cardano (ADA) is testing key resistance at $0.25 as Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidate below major supply zones. However, after the recovery from recent lows, could ADA see a decisive breakout?
Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Brace for Volatility amid Stalled US-Iran Peace Talks, Fed Rate Decision
The crypto market is on edge as the stalled US-Iran peace talks sparked geopolitical uncertainty ahead of the US Fed rate decision. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP are witnessing massive …
Following UAE’s OPEC Exit Shock, Diamondback Energy Could Be the Smartest Bet Now
The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC/OPEC+ has injected new uncertainty into oil markets and pushed crude prices above $100 per barrel. Low-cost Permian operator Diamondback Energy may be positioned as one …
OKX, BlackRock and Standard Chartered launch framework for real-word assets
OKX, BlackRock and Standard Chartered have unveiled a joint framework to integrate tokenised real-world assets into mainstream trading infrastructure, marking a significant step in the evolution of …
The best beach club deals in Dubai right now
From fully redeemable rates to free sunbeds for women, here are the best beach club deals in Dubai to book this month …
X Distrikt Emerges As Dubai’s Next-Generation Entertainment Destination For All Ages
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Rokos pushing ahead with Abu Dhabi office after regulator approval
Chris Rokos’ hedge fund is pushing ahead with plans to open an Abu Dhabi office, underlining the United Arab Emirates’s continuing appeal to hedge funds, even with the country having been a target of …
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) – Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican …
Dubai menus shrink as Iran war makes food costs climb
Several weeks of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have cut tourist arrivals to the UAE and disrupted trade for the gastronomy sector, …