A moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers. While causing minor cosmetic damage in Iran, the tremor was not felt in the UAE due …
QDB: Venture Capital Investment rises 81% in 2025
Venture capital investment in Qatar reached a record QAR 214 million, representing an 81 percent year on year increase, according to …
Three Cuts Steakhouse unveils elegant Ramadan iftar on the rooftop west of Palm Jumeirah Mall, Dubai
Dubai, UAE – THREE CUTS Steakhouse, located on the prestigious Rooftop West of Palm Jumeirah Mall, invites guests to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with a thoughtfully curated Iftar dining experience …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 opens in Sharjah with global leaders discussing future economic priorities
Entrepreneurship is rarely linear. It is shaped by pressure, unanswered questions, and moments when progress feels slower than expected. This festival exists because building something meaningful …
Tax revolution in the UAE: E-invoicing will change how you get paid, no more manual VAT fixes
The United Arab Emirates is gearing up for a major tax and digital transformation in 2026–2027 with the rollout of a national electronic invoicing (e-.
Dubai’s GDP posts healthy 4.7% growth in first nine months of 2025
Health and Social Work is the fastest-growing sector at 15.4% YoY; Both Financial and Insurance and Construction sectors grow by 8.5% …
Dubai SME partners with Al Tadawi Healthcare Group to unlock procurement and growth opportunities for Emirati SMEs
Productive and constructive collaboration between the public and private sectors contributes to strengthening Dubai’s SME ecosystem …
UAE firm bought 49% of Trump-linked crypto startup for $500M: WSJ
A UAE-backed investment vehicle quietly agreed to buy nearly half of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency startup linked to President Donald Trump, just days before he returned to the White House …
Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi
A new round of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4 and 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, …
Sharjah’s publishing vision unveiled at Cairo Book Fair
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is reinforcing the emirate’s status as a leading Arab hub for knowledge and publishing through its participation in the …
Sharjah Airport’s Gamma Private Aviation Center reaches 95 percent construction completion
Sharjah Airport Authority and Gama Aviation, a leading global provider of private and business aviation services, have announced that construction of a new …
Dubai’s freelance visa trend: Step-by-step process from permit to residency, how it works, what it costs and who can apply
Dubai’s freelance visa remains active, attracting global talent with legal self-employment and family sponsorship. Professionals need a freelance permit from a free zone, proof of qualifications and …
Shah Rukh Khan receives global style icon award in Dubai
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been honoured with the Global Style Icon Award at the inaugural Dubai Mall Global Fashion Awards, held at the Armani Hotel Dubai, marking the grand finale of the …
Ukraine and Russia to hold next round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine and Russia are set to hold direct talks in Abu Dhabi on Sunday aimed at exploring a possible end to a war that has lasted nearly four years. The Kremlin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr …
Mortgage-backed securities are back with a vengeance in Dubai
Riddle me this: What is the highest rated credit in Dubai, the former boomtown emirate now weighed down by more than $100bn of debts? Oddly enough, the answer is an exotic, fiendishly complicated …
Inside secret crypto deal between Abu Dhabi ‘Spy Sheikh’ and Trump-linked firm 4 days before US president’s inauguration
As per the deal, the buyers would pay half upfront, leading $187 million to Trump family entities, and the agreement was signed by the president’s son.
‘Export Not Import’: Arab Youth In Abu Dhabi Call For Regional Space Tech, Launch Platform Khaleej Times
Arab Youth In Abu Dhabi Call For Regional Space Tech, Launch Platform Khaleej Times. At the recent Abu Dhabi’s Young Arab Pioneers Initiative, a group of 40 youth from the Arab world called for a bold …