“With Central Bank licensing and a technology-first approach, we are committed to expanding financial inclusion among those who form the backbone of the UAE’s workforce,” said Abhimanyu Girotra, CEO …
Dubai DAE mandates banks for potential benchmark sukuk issuance
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) a aircraft lessor and engineering company, has mandated a consortium of international and regional banks to arrange a series of fixed income investor calls starting …
Khaleej Times’ banking summit renews partnership with Fintech Tuesdays
The Banking Innovation & Technology Summit (BIT) hosted by Khaleej Times in strategic partnership with WeValue, has renewed its collaboration with Fintech Tuesdays (FTT) as the Ecosystem Partner for …
Standard Chartered launches UAE-domiciled signature CIO Islamic funds
Standard Chartered announced today the launch of its Signature CIO Islamic Funds, introducing a new range of Shariah-compliant investment solutions designed to meet rising demand from regional and …
New UAE visit visas and residency updates explained
New UAE visit visa categories aim to boost tourism, talent, and entrepreneurship, covering AI specialists, cruise travellers, and more.
Top Compliance Challenges Every FinTech Startup Faces in 2025
Well into 2025, FinTech founders face not just a problem of making a market-fitting product, but also a whole minefield of regulations. With the rapid …
Dubai opens huge new bridge at Mall of the Emirates
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Properties, opens a 300-metre single-lane bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road, designed to accommodate up to 900 vehicles …
Dubai’s Nakheel Mall renamed Palm Jumeirah Mall
Dubai Holding Asset Management rebrands Nakheel Mall as Palm Jumeirah Mall, unveiling new global fashion, dining, and lifestyle brands …
Expo Centre Sharjah to host education show from Oct.8
Expo Centre Sharjah will host the 21st edition of the International Education Show from October 8 to 11, offering students and parents four days of …
Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute successfully fires UAE’s first liquid rocket engine, marking milestone in National Space Capability
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has successfully designed, built, and test-fired the …
Dubai announces big plans for DXB and Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai has announced fresh plans to make DXB and DWC the world’s most accessible and inclusive airports in the next 10 years.
New Dubai law targets engineering consultancy: Key details inside
It introduces a comprehensive legal framework aimed at regulating service providers, incentivising investment, and enhancing project execution …
Up to Dh100,000 fine: Sheikh Mohammed issues law for engineering consultancies in Dubai
Engineering consultancy offices and their staff must regularise their status within one year of the law taking effect to avoid penalties …
Dubai Warns Against QR Code Scams
Dubai Municipality has issued a warning to residents about the potential cybersecurity risks associated with scanning unverified QR codes, noting that …
AD Ports signs $673m land sale deal for one of Abu Dhabi’s largest new projects
AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, has signed a land sale deal valued at Dh2.47 billion ($672.5 million) with Mira Developments for what it claims will be …
Night Fountain Show at Burj Khalifa – Dubai 4K Walk
The Night Fountain Show at Burj Khalifa is recorded in 4K HDR, capturing water displays synchronized with lights and music. Filmed from the public viewing area in Downtown Dubai, this walking tour …
UAE hits 640,000 corporate-tax registrations as authority reports record filings and deadline relief
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority reported record corporate tax filings, with over 640,000 businesses registered, marking a significant milestone for its new tax regime. High compliance was driven by …