Speaking at the Banking, Innovation and Technology conference organised by Khaleej Times, Abdul Waheed Rathore, group chief compliance officer at Dubai Islamic Bank … to connect to be able to …
Justin Whitehouse: ‘UAE Is Open for Business for Crypto Fintechs’
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrencies from VAT Law, retroactively applying the change to 2018, enhancing its appeal as a crypto hub.
UAE: 200 workers go on all-expense-paid Umrah pilgrimage in Sharjah charity initiative
Two hundred workers from Sharjah set off for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, November 13, to perform their Umrah pilgrimage, a trip sponsored by Sharjah Charity International. The charity is covering their …
Robots have a field day nat the Sharjah book fair
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter This is my first time at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), says Echo, the life-sized robot at the pavilion of …
NYU Abu Dhabi students’ music now orbiting earth on the International Space Station
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Musical compositions by NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) students have been launched into space and are now on board the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a groundbreaking scientific …
UAE taking on a bigger humanitarian role to ‘fill gaps’ left by the US, says former Pentagon official
The UAE, which this week established a major new aid agency, is stepping up humanitarian efforts to “fill gaps” left behind by the US, particularly in Gaza, a former Pentagon official told The …
How the UAE is using oil to transition into an AI and knowledge economy
The UAE has been making waves recently in the technology world. A $1.5 billion deal between American tech giant Microsoft and Abu Dhabi’s AI champion, G42, seems to mark a shift in global alliances.
First ever UAE contestant to debut at Miss Universe 2024
For the first time, the UAE will compete in Miss Universe, represented by model Emilia Dobreva, a longtime UAE resident. Scheduled for November 16 in Mexico City, the event will see Emilia showcase a …
ADIB named World’s Safest Islamic Bank for 2024 by Global Finance and best Islamic bank in UAE and Egypt
Recognised as the Best Islamic Financial Institution in the UAE and Egypt Global Winner for Best Islamic Bank in ESG Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial …
Dubai Shopping Festival unveils the most extraordinary line-up of events to date for its historic 30th anniversary edition
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is gearing up to celebrate its monumental 30th edition with the city’s greatest, most memorable, and most out-of-this-world celebration yet. Dubai Festivals and Retail Es …
“Actually outrageous”: R400 Dubai chocolate review video has Mzansi doubting the hype
Three Mzansi ladies posted a TikTok video trying the viral Dubai chocolate and paid R400 for the slabThey taste-tested the luxury treat in a car and at the end of the short clip gave their honest …
LuLu opens latest hypermarket following mega IPO launch; aims to open 100 stores across GCC
LuLu has officially opened its newest hypermarket in Dubai’s Motor City, marking an important milestone following its highly successful Initial Public Offe..
Visa launches flexible payment feature in US, UAE to meet growing demand
Card issuing major Visa announced rolling out a flexible payment feature in the US and the UAE, in a bid to capitalise on the growing demand for a variety of transaction options.
Paymentology, Zand team up to spur fintech growth in UAE
Paymentology, a London-headquartered global card issuing and processing platform, has signed a referral partnership with Zand Bank, the first fully licensed, all-digital bank in the United Arab …
UAE: ‘Bitcoin’ hackers steal thousands of dirhams from victim’s Instagram followers
“He talked me into investing in Bitcoins and said he would open an account for me … “One of my followers, a banker in Dubai, called my father complaining that she paid $30,000 after I messaged her …
30 of Dubai’s best beachfront restaurants
And with the city’s endless stretches of glorious sand, beachfront restaurants are one of our go-to’s for outdoor dining in Dubai. From sun-kissed breakfasts to romantic date nights, there’s something …
Dubai building $544.5m new police facilities
Dubai is building a series of strategic Dubai Police projects … The development also comprises a commercial sports complex, retail outlets, two sports centres for men and women, children’s …