The Abu Dhabi companies have bought significant positions in BlackRock’s Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Bitcoin is the most important asset in two of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds, according to …
UAE uneasy over Mecca defense pact amid 2026 Iran war tensions
UAE expresses unease over the Mecca defense pact amid rising tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by December 31 at 44.5% YES.
UAE satellites support global disaster response as earthquakes strike Egypt and Colombia
The UAE Space Agency is leading an international network that provides satellite imagery and geospatial analysis to countries affected by earthquakes, floods, wildfires and other major disasters …
50 MW UAE solar plant raises Central African Republic’s power capacity by 60%
The new plant follows Global South Utilities’ solar project in Chad as the Abu Dhabi company expands across Africa and other emerging markets …
Independence Day celebrations bring Pakistanis together in Sharjah
Pakistani community gathers for cultural performances, national songs and celebrations Independence Day celebrations bring Pakistanis together in Sharjah Pakistani community gathers at Pakistan Social …
Two Massive Title Fights Headline UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
On October 26, the UFC goes to Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alexander Volkanovski puts his title on the line against Movsar Evloev.
‘I still don’t regret it’: Man rejected Rs 36 lakh tax-free job in Dubai 7 years ago to stay close to family
Kanan Bahl recalled how he rejected a Rs 36 lakh tax-free job offer in Dubai seven years ago, choosing to stay in India because “staying close to my family and culture mattered more.” …
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 brings big rewards for shoppers
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 is giving shoppers, residents and visitors more incentives to spend, with promotions offering chances to win homes, gold, luxury cars, cash prizes, scholarships, …
Future reloaded with Etisalat
Emirates telecommunications corporation will continue to invest in next-generation network infrastructure and connectivity with a focus on fibre-to-the-home, 3G and 4G LTE networks to satisfy the …
ICAP UAE Chapter hosts e-Invoicing Boot Camp 2026
KARACHI: As the UAE accelerates the digital transformation of its tax ecosystem, e-invoicing and its impact on businesses took centre stage at the UAE e-Invoicing Boot Camp 2026, hosted by the UAE …
UAE blames Iran for attack on Abu Dhabi vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE blamed Iran for the attack and called on Tehran to stop what it described as unprovoked attacks on commercial vessels and to fully reopen the waterway.
Etisalat Receives Asia’s Best Brand and Asia Best Employer Brand Awards
Etisalat received in Singapore yesterday Asia’s Best Brand and Asia’s Best Employer brand awards form CMO Asia Awards and Employer Branding Institute.
Contractor awarded Sphere Abu Dhabi project sees net profits soar to $58.2m
ALEC Holdings, the UAE contractor that successfully tendered and won the deal for The Sphere Abu Dhabi has saw revenues and profits soar in the first-half of 2026. It released its H1 results for 2026, …
UAE expands its global network of economic, trade partnerships
The UAE is continuing to expand its network of economic and trade partnerships with global markets, as part of efforts to strengthen the openness of …
Dubai Customs foils export of 70 million illicit cigarettes to Europe
Dubai Customs foils smuggling attempt of over 70 million illicit cigarettes bound for Europe, intercepting nine air cargo shipments using intelligence-led targeting and advanced risk analysis …
Dubai mortgage demand surges as PRYPCO crosses $5.4bn home financing milestone
Dubai-based digital mortgage platform PRYPCO Mortgage has recorded its highest monthly performance to date, with mortgage disbursals rising 30 per cent compared with June 2025 and exceeding its …
DIFC to become world’s first AI-native financial centre
DIFC’s plan to become the world’s first AI-native financial centre targets AED 12.9 billion in economic value and 25,000 new jobs.