The new Wage Protection System came into effect today, after the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) adopted t …
Latest travel advice for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Asia and Australia this summer after months of warnings
Holiday booked for Dubai or Abu Dhabi this summer? Here’s the latest advice …
Completely burned out with India’s system: 27-year-old Bengaluru founder moves to Dubai, sparks debate online
Bengaluru entrepreneur Mehul Mohan, 27, has moved to Dubai indefinitely, citing burnout and frustration with India’s system rather than financial reasons. The founder of the recently acquired startup …
Mawarid Finance and Fimple sign strategic agreement to accelerate Banking-as-a-Service innovation
Mawarid Finance and Fimple have officially entered into a strategic agreement to deliver Banking as a Service (BaaS) capabilities through a modern, composable banking platform, marking a significant …
UAE Public Holidays 2026: Here is when your next long weekend in Dubai will be
Full list of remaining holidays in Dubai, including Hijri New Year, Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday and UAE National Day dates for your next long weekend …
UAE strongly condemns settlers’ storming Al Aqsa Mosque, raising Israeli flag
The ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity and support for all measures implemented by Jordan to protect and preserve sites of religious significance …
UAE launches ‘Naseej’ initiative to cut textile waste, boost recycling
Under the directives of the UAE President, National Initiative ‘Naseej’ launched to transform UAE’s textile sector into a circular economy priority …
Dubai’s supercar culture continues growing with entrepreneurs like AP
AP, a Dubai-based entrepreneur from Punjab, built luxury car businesses, gained Netflix fame, and became a prominent luxury lifestyle influencer.
Dubai’s public parking prices just increased – here’s why
Parkin, Dubai’s largest paid public parking provider has announced it will be applying a new five percent value added tax (VAT) to all parking tariffs.
Sharjah Book Authority’s HH Sheikha Boudour reviews publishing, digital expansion plans
Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has chaired a board meeting, which was attended by board members and senior executives to review the …
GCC-based TruKKer lands up to US$300 million securitization facility from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
TruKKer, the digital freight network based across the GCC, has secured an inaugural trade receivables securitization facility of up to US$300 million from the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), …
Gold prices drop in Dubai as investors eye US-Iran peace deal
Gold prices opened on a negative note in Dubai on Monday morning, losing Dh3.5 per gram in early trade. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, 24K gold was trading at Dh544.0 per gram, down from …
Dubai Chambers boosts trade and investment relations with Ethiopia
Dubai Chambers has held a series of meetings with government entities, economic institutions, and investment organisations in Addis Ababa to explore ways …
Dubai RTA digital revenue rises 20.6% to Dhs5.3 billion in 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated Dhs5.3 billion in revenue through digital channels in 2025, marking a 20.6 per cent increase compared …
UAE bets on vertical farming and AI to cut food imports and build resilient desert agriculture
For decades, food security in the Gulf was framed as a logistical challenge. Countries with limited arable land and harsh climatic conditions depended heavily on imports, making supply chains central …
Commentary: Why UAE is drawing $740 billion in family-office wealth and reshaping global finance
Family-office assets under management in the UAE is converging on roughly $740 billion by 2030, from a base near a quarter-trillion two years ago, a near-tripling inside a single planning cycle …
The most romantic restaurants in Dubai to watch the sunset
These romantic restaurants in Dubai prove sunset really is the most magical time to dine These restaurants in Dubai know how to do sunset properly. Whether it’s a table by the beach or skyline views …