His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the commencement of the 8th edition of the …
Beam Foundation Launches $150 Million Fund To Accelerate Blockchain Gaming In UAE
Beam Ventures is set to be the first gaming-focused qualified investor fund in Abu Dhabi. The fund is operated by Merit Circle, which in itself is an active investor in blockchain-based gaming …
UAE: Is Bitcoin haram? Experts argue it can be the ‘most Islamic form of money’
Bitcoin can be the “most Islamic form of money ever invented,” a conference in Abu Dhabi has heard. Islam permits the exchange of anything perceived as money at spot value, which applies to Bitcoin, …
Dubai body offers Dhs1.5m in gold prizes during DSF
Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) is all set to celebrate the 30th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with an extraordinary promotion offering a …
Abu Dhabi Marathon: Regasa becomes first Ethiopian to win men’s race
Chala Ketema Regasa produced a strong finish to become the first Ethiopian to win the Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon while Catherine Reline Amanang’ole kept Kenya’s flag flying high by taking the women’s …
Abu Dhabi treats 256 Emirati cancer patients
Since the launch of the region’s first Personalised Precision Medicine Programme for Oncology in October 2022, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi …
Dubai: Over 740 EV charging points set up as nearly 35,000 electric cars hit city’s roads
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) now provides a network of more than 740 electric vehicle (EV) Green Charger points across the emirate to support Dubai’s steady growth in adopting electric …
Sultan Bin Ahmed opens Sharjah Events Festival
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, inaugurated the fourth edition of the …
Abu Dhabi Marathon commences today
The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, will be held on Dec. 14, welcoming more than 33,000 male and female runners, including elite international and …
Watch: UAE resident runs Adnoc marathon in suit to say ‘anyone can spare time for health’
To date, Ahamed has completed more than 25 full marathons and over 100 half marathons, and served as the flag bearer for the UAE at the New York World Major Marathon. “My first official marathon was …
India, UAE discuss IMEEC; resolve to expand energy, trade ties
India and the UAE held their 15th Joint Commission Meeting, strengthening ties across energy, connectivity, and trade. They discussed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and explored …
The Colapinto Brothers Get Their First Crack at Surf Abu Dhabi
They treat the pool like any other spot with its own quirks. While it is a wave pool, Griffin points out its differences and similarities to the Surf Ranch.
New tax in the UAE; Lottery warning; Crypto trading in Dubai; Kuwait halts e-visas; Saudi to host 2034 World Cup – 10 things you missed this week
Also making headlines this week were Saudi Arabia being awarded the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Kuwait halting e-visas, a massive new pedestrian network in Dubai and the top family businesses in the region …
Shorooq and South Korea’s Hanwha Life Partner to expand alternative investments across MENA and Asia
This alliance will empower Shorooq to enhance its financial services offerings while maintaining its core focus on high-impact investments in fintech, platforms, software and deep tech …
Ether fractals target $5K, Avalanche raises $250M Finance Redefined
Ether is setting up for a rally above $5,000, coined as a “minimum target” by crypto analysts anticipating a cycle top above $15,000 for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. In the wider crypto …
HTX Presents at Bitcoin MENA 2024: Expanding Footprint in the Middle East
HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, made its presence as a sponsor at Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi, held on December 9-10 (UTC). As the inaugural major global cryptocurrency event in the Middle …
Dubai restaurant Somewhere to open in Harrods
The restaurant will be located on the fourth floor of Harrods, and will join dining destinations at the store that include Kinoya ramen bar; Kerridge’s Fish & Chips; The Georgian; Gordon Ramsay Burger …