While oil price fluctuations can strain public finances in many emerging markets, GCC nations such as the UAE benefit from robust fiscal buffers and active debt management strategies.
Sharjah Police complete over 1.3 million transactions
Sharjah Police Headquarters achieved a customer happiness rate of 97.8% in 2024 for its traffic, criminal, and community services—an accomplishment that reflects the ongoing efforts to develop the …
Sharjah launches scholarly research programme for students
As part of Sharjah’s vision to build a knowledge-based economy and strengthen investment in national talents, the Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Science and Technology has launched the “Scholarly Research …
Hedge Fund Traders Are Pushing Their Firms Into Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The rush of hedge funds heading to the UAE has been driven by the need to keep star traders happy. Escalating conflict in the region hasn’t deterred them so far.
Dubai DET hails TBWARAAD as it’s named Best Place to Work at Campaign Global Awards
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has congratulated TBWARAAD on being named the World’s Best Place to Work at the 2025 Campaign Global Agency of the Year Awards, a first for any agency in …
Brent crude’s premium to Dubai climbs to highest since September 2023
Brent crude’s premium to Middle East benchmark Dubai soared above $3 a barrel on Wednesday, market sources said, hitting its highest since late September 2023 according to LSEG data.
Serco secures AED 495mln contract extension with Dubai Airports to deliver world-class guest experience services
The five-year extension builds on a longstanding guest experience partnership over six years, following the successful delivery of an initial five-year term and a one-year extension …
Tabreed, Emerge complete solar energy project for UAE’s ministry
The entities completed a new project to integrate solar energy into two district cooling plants serving the ministry in Abu Dhabi …
UAE weather: Temperature to hit 43°C in Dubai, Sharjah today
UAE weather today is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, as per the daily bulletin issued by the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions will turn humid by …
UAE waives overstay fines for iranians stranded amid Israel-Iran conflict, valid until end of 2025
The UAE has waived all overstay fines for Iranian nationals, both residents and visitors, due to travel disruptions caused by the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The exemption, valid until December 31, …
Fintech company Beehive causing a buzz in the SME world
RIYADH: Launched in November 2014, Beehive is a financial technology (fintech) company that created the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s first peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform to be …
Hackers bribed overseas Coinbase agents for customer information. How to protect yourself.
A data breach affecting Coinbase, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has left some customers’ data vulnerable. The U.S. Department of Justice reportedly launched a probe into the attack.
Dubai Turf Winner Soul Rush To Miss Summer Season With Splint Fracture
The 7-year-old ran third in last weekend’s G1 Yasuda Kinen, the race during which the fracture is believed to have occurred …
UAE offers Corporate Tax fine waiver — but deadline looms
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is urging corporate taxpayers across the UAE to register for corporate tax and file returns within the legal deadline to avoid administrative penalties, under a limited …
XRP News: Martini Market Announces $MRT Token Presale, Set To Supercharge DeFi Upon Launch on XRPL
Martini Market $MRT presale begins on Thursday, 17 June at 3 PM UTC. Early supporters gain priority access and upside before the wider market catches on, as $MRT will be listed on Exchanges at 30% …
Dubai Welcomes Bitcoin To DMCC Crypto Centre
Bitcoin has established its first Middle East and North Africa regional headquarters at Dubai’s DMCC Crypto Centre, signalling a strategic expansi …
Now enjoy free Wi-Fi at Dubai’s bus and marine stations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the rollout of the free Wi-Fi service in collaboration with e&, at 21 public bus stations and …