The UAE has launched the Middle East’s first biometric payment system, enabling transactions via facial recognition or palm scans. This initiative, a proof-of-concept by the Central Bank of the UAE, …
Dubai to Build World’s First Fully Robotic Residential Villa
Dubai Municipality has announced plans to construct the world’s first residential villa built entirely using robotic construction systems, a project …
Russian woman embraces Islam 6 days before her death in Sharjah
Nadezhda Dostovulova, a 68-year-old Russian citizen, has passed away in Sharjah shortly after embracing Islam just six days before her demise.
Dubai SME showcases export-ready Emirati entrepreneurs to a global audience at Gulfood 2026 in Expo City Dubai
Dubai SME brings delegation of 10 businesses spanning sustainable F&B, specialty foods, and innovation-driven sectors …
Emirates NBD Capital becomes first Middle Eastern investment bank to secure merchant banking licence in India
Regulatory approval from the Indian market regulator enables the firm to offer a full suite of equity and debt capital market services, including IPOs and bond placements …
UAE pilots region’s first biometric payments using facial and palm recognition
The solution is enabled by Network International and powered by PopID, combining biometric authentication with secure payment processing infrastructure …
Kremlin calls launch of Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi progress
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov considers the start of talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia to be progress in resolving the situation.
Abu Dhabi entities to co-develop central utilities platform at Ta’ziz industrial zone
Leading Abu Dhabi entities – Adnoc and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa), today (January 28) announced the signing of a 27-year utilities purchase agreement to supply critical utilities to the …
UAE trials pay-with-your-palm biometric technology
The initiative will provide secure transactions without the need for physical cards or devices …
Women are powering Dubai’s real estate growth and leadership takes centre stage
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded 125,538 transactions worth approximately AED 431 billion in the first half of 2025 …
Dubai Municipality Launches Global Challenge
Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of a global challenge to construct the world’s first residential villa built entirely using robotic construction systems. The initiative will be delivered t …
Dubai’s new Dhs100bn DIFC Zabeel District project, here’s what to expect
DIFC Zabeel District covers a massive 7.1 million square foot site with a total gross floor area of 17.7 million square feet.
Dubai International Chamber attracted 64 multinational companies to Dubai during 2025, achieving annual growth of 25.5%
Dubai International Chamber attracted 373 companies to Dubai in 2025, including multinational corporations (MNCs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This marks growth of 80.2% compared to …
Starmer and Zelenskyy discuss Abu Dhabi talks, agree on need for ‘lasting’ peace
Britain will continue to work closely with international partners to support Ukraine’s security, UK premier tells Ukrainian president over phone – Anadolu Ajansı …
Dubai’s Magellan Capital launches flagship $975m hedge fund
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) -regulated investment manager Magellan Capital has launched its flagship multi-strategy hedge fund with $975 million of public markets assets, marking the …
Cardano under $1: Your last chance to buy?
Cardano’s leaders want to develop its DeFi ecosystem, which is well behind its top competitors. You can buy Cardano for well under $1 right now, as its price has plummeted since 2021. The low price …
UAE revises remote working visa rules
The UAE has tightened its Remote Working Visa requirements, now demanding six months of bank statements, doubling the previous three-month period. This change aims to ensure a stable work history and …