Dubai Future Foundation and Oxa launch SHIFFT Autonomous Logistics Future Lab to develop and deploy autonomous solutions for ports and airports, targeting first commercial rollout in Dubai by 2027 …
How to get a Dubai immigration visa
Applicants planning to visit, work, invest or live in Dubai must select a visa aligned with their purpose. Applications run through authorised government portals, sponsors, airlines, hotels, travel …
OCC to offer fintech firms bank charter status
This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. During remarks at the Georgetown University Law Center, the …
Dubai Summer Surprises enters final week with sales, entertainment and prize draws
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 enters its final week with up to 80% discounts, Modhesh World, live shows, Summer Restaurant Week deals and prize draws across Dubai …
Sharjah Chess Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme
SHARJAH, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Cultural Chess Club concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, organised by the Sharjah Sports Council in cooperation with several …
UAE, Ukrainian presidents discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy discuss CEPA cooperation, Ukraine crisis updates, humanitarian efforts and UAE role in prisoner exchanges …
UAE, Saudi to anchor Middle East’s $25bln sustainable bond surge in 2026
The UAE and Saudi Arabia will continue to lead the Middle East’s sustainable bond issuance, which is forecast to hit around $20 billion to $25 billion this year, according to S&P Global. Disclaimer: …
UAE real estate investing: Should you buy property or invest in listed real estate shares?
UAE property investors entering the next housing cycle face a sharper allocation choice between residential assets and listed developers’ shares. A buyer with about $272,000 (AED1 million) can acquire …
Why UAE’s satellite Falcon Eye 1 launch has been postponed again
Weather remained unfavorable to launch the Falcon Eye 1 on Monday Dubai: The Monday launch of the UAE’s reconnaissance satellite ‘Falcon Eye 1’ has been pushed back once again due to high-altitude …
UAE’s peak summer heat to persist as Al Mirzam star rises, astronomy expert explains
The appearance of the brightest star in the sky signals the final intense heatwave of the season, followed by high humidity and a gradual cooling process …
US bans crypto operator after Dubai cease and desist
On March 5, Dubai’s crypto regulator issued a cease-and-desist order against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, including its entities Peken Global Limited, Phoenixfin, MEK Global, and KuCoin Exchange EU …
Crypto crackdown: Why Dubai ordered KuCoin to stop crypto services over licensing issues
KuCoin license issue Dubai: Dubai’s digital asset regulator has taken action against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, ordering the company to stop operating in the emirate after determining that it …
Inside Sharjah’s World Heritage site where humanity thrived 210,000 years ago
An ancient desert landscape in Sharjah recognised by the UN has been hailed as an example of “human resilience” after sustaining life as civilisation was gripped by an ice age. The Faya …
UAE pushes renewable energy abroad
Masdar moving Abu Dhabi towards low-carbon economy; has $5b in projects worldwide Dubai: The UAE, a major oil-producing country, is spearheading a number of renewable energy projects in the Middle …
Dubai property market jumps 17% to $15.3bn in July as $45m apartment tops sales
Dubai’s property market recorded $15.3bn of transactions in July, up 17 per cent from June, led by a $45.2m luxury apartment sale …
UAE: Will Bitcoin be the ‘new gold’? Experts weigh in
Bitcoin’s ability to be transferred easily without a middleman could position it as the “new gold,” according to experts speaking at the Bitcoin Mena Summit in Abu Dhabi on Monday. But while they …
UAE residents ready for 8 days off due to public holiday law-change
Employees across the UAE could be set for a three-day weekend in August and a five-day holiday later in the year …