Brand Finance assigned Dubai 86 out of 100 on its City Brand Strength Index. Digital Dubai contributed $8.5 billion (AED31 billion) to total city brand value and added 1.9 points to the emirate’s …
Dubai to set sweeping new public behaviour rules
Dubai Civility Committee announces two initiatives will be rolled out; a Dubai Civility Guidebook and guidelines for celebrating different occasions.
Trust compounds: Sarwa Group CEO Mark Chahwan on his UAE-based wealthtech platform crossing US$1 billion in assets under management
In May, the UAE-based wealthtech platform Sarwa announced that it crossed US$1 billion in assets under management (AUM). Reached amid a period of regional uncertainty, the milestone is more than just …
The Dubai-founded wealth manager building a new model for global family offices
If successful, Jupiter Wealth could evolve from a boutique wealth manager into something more akin to a global private network …
Air India Express launches direct Navi Mumbai–Abu Dhabi flights
Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s …
Abu Dhabi’s MGX weighs multi-billion deal for data centre operator DayOne, sources say
LONDON/DUBAI/HONG KONG – Abu Dhabi-backed artificial intelligence investor MGX has been exploring buying Singapore-based data centre operator DayOne, three sources said, in wha …
Dubai brand value crosses Dh1 trillion, ranks among world’s top five city brands
Digital Dubai’s Dh31 billion contribution boosts the emirate’s rise to fifth globally, as strong trust, innovation and ease of doing business strengthen its global appeal …
Fintech Industry on Alert After Kakao Pay’s Defeat… Ripple Effects Expected Over ‘Third-Party Data Provision’
The fintech (finance + technology) industry is drawing attention following a court ruling stating that when a fintech company connects with an oversea …
Fintech.TV Expands Platform with the Signal Newsletter and Pre-Market Pulse, Adds Anastasia Kinsky and Mark Payton to Its Growing Roster
In the first quarter of 2026 alone, FINTECH.TV’s digital footprint grew sharply across every measurable dimension. The platform added 103,300 new website users, a 27.5% increase over the prior period, …
Kraken unit inks $100 million private loan with new Gulf firm
A US trading platform owned by crypto exchange Kraken has signed a $100 million private loan with a new Gulf investment firm, in another sign that Middle East financiers are looking past the regional …
Running Red Lights Causes 4 Deaths and 55 Injuries in Dubai
Dubai Police has warned motorists against running red lights after the violation caused 41 traffic accidents since the beginning of the year, …
CoinMENA, Standard Chartered partner on UAE payment rails
CoinMENA partnered with Standard Chartered for UAE fiat infrastructure as Revolut reportedly secured payment licenses ahead of a local launch.
Abu Dhabi flyers, good news! Air India Express to start direct flights from Navi Mumbai in July
Air India Express is set to launch flights from Navi Mumbai to Abu Dhabi on July 15, PTI reported. The move is expected to coincide with the airport’s international freight debut after an earlier …
Dubai’s Dewa creates unit to develop energy and water projects worldwide
Company plans to set up partnerships to expand reach …
India increases Russian and UAE oil imports in June ahead of Strait of Hormuz reopening
India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged in June and shipments from UAE also remained near-record levels, boosting imports ahead of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi non-stop flights launch July 15; here’s the complete timetable
Travellers will soon be able to fly directly between Navi Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, with Air India Express launching the new route. Flights will begin with two weekly services before expanding to three …
Fraudster must repay Dhs70,000 seized from woman, Abu Dhabi court rules
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay a woman Dhs72,500, including Dhs70,000 he fraudulently seized, and Dhs2,500 …