The United Arab Emirates cabinet amended Etisalat’s articles of association so foreigners can invest in the operator, but the government will keep a veto over key decisions. Foreign investors can hold …
UAE consolidates its position as global leader in digital asset regulation
Magdalena Boškić, Crypto Compliance Expert at leading Swiss business law firm Kellerhals Carrard, affirmed that the UAE has successfully established itself as a leading global hub for digital asset …
UAE National Security Agency backs BTC as ‘key pillar in the future of financing’
Bitcoin has become the key pillar in the future of financing,” says Mohammed Al Shamsi, a UAE National Security official.
Best places to stay in Dubai UAE
Many people who are visiting Dubai for the first time are faced with the challenge of figuring out the best places to stay in Dubai. Whether its budget restraints or simply not knowing the layout of …
UAE-based Revibe nets US$17 million to expand refurbished electronics marketplace in MENA
Dubai-based refurbished electronics marketplace Revibe has secured US$17 million in new funding led by Paris-based global technology investment firm Partech, with participation from Abu Dhabi-based e& …
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sets record attendance for tense drivers’ title showdown
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit reached an attendance record for the tense season finale.
Flights from five Iranian cities to Sharjah resume after months-long halt
TEHRAN – An Iranian airline resumed flights to Sharjah on Monday, operating the first service since the 12-day conflict with the regime of Israel, which started on June 13.
We tasted one of the 10,000 Hershey’s Dubai chocolate bars being resold on eBay. Is it worth the hype?
Hershey’s just launched its own Dubai-inspired chocolate bar, and it’s causing a major stir, with only 10,000 released to stores in select areas. As one of the lucky few who received one, I had to …
ADGM Recognizes Tether’s USDT for Regulated Use on Leading Blockchain Networks
ADGM recognizes Tether’s USDT for regulated use across major blockchains, boosting crypto adoption and compliance in Abu Dhabi …
The World’s Tallest Hotel Is Now Welcoming Guests
One of the most impressive architectural projects on planet Earth is now fully complete, and the largest hotel in the world is accepting guests with open arms. The Ciel Dubai Marina officially opened …
Little-known Abu Dhabi fund backs Paramount’s Warner Bros. bid
A relatively new state-owned Abu Dhabi investor is backing Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
Lewis Hamilton Wore Dior & Ferrari For The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The F1 Grand Prix paddocks have felt noticeably quieter since Lewis Hamilton opted to wear his Ferrari uniform for most of the season — by choice or by contract, who knows — so it was genuinely …
F1 Abu Dhabi Notebook: Hamilton Taking a “Break,” and Tsunoda May Get Another Chance (Someday)
Plus: Drivers are not unhappy about moving on from the ground effects car.
Hedge fund titan Howard helps Abu Dhabi morph into a global hub
Alan Howard planted a flag in Abu Dhabi in 2023, the opening act of his eponymous hedge fund’s campaign to win over the emirate’s deep-pocketed investors. When he talked up the city months later, that …
UAE official: Bitcoin is redefining global finance at “unprecedented speed”
“Bitcoin has become the key pillar in the future of financing,” says Mohammed Al Shamsi, a UAE National Security official. The senior official from the UAE National Security made the declaration at …
Sharjah Ruler directs accelerated completion of ‘Mahdhab’ suburb
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, confirmed that the work scheduled for the coming months in Mahdhab Suburb will be twice the amount completed …
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi want to put billions into Paramount/WBD. Why?
Paramount’s Larry and David Ellison are making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Three of their partners are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.