Low-cost UAE exports could undercut higher cost African producers.
Primark confirms opening date of Mall of the Emirates store
Primark has partnered with Alshaya Group to bring three stores to Dubai in 2026. Find the iconic British chain at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif …
UAE courts Kurds in Abu Dhabi after OPEC exit
UAE Courts Kurds in Abu Dhabi After OPEC Exit …
First digital system to track marine fishing activated in Sharjah, Fujairah to enhance national fisheries management
SHARJAH, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s fisheries and fishing sector is witnessing a new expansion of the “SFS Fisheries” system, the first digital platform of its kind at the national and regional …
Dubai real estate: New residency rules scrap $204,000 minimum, boosting demand
Dubai removes $204,000 property threshold for residency, with new rules set to boost demand and expand investor base, study finds …
I moved to Dubai as others were leaving. My company made the decision easy.
Last month, Renee O’Drobinak moved with her husband from London to Dubai for a marketing job. She says her life is much easier now.
Drug kingpin extradited from Dubai is jailed for six years
A man who directed a million-pound drug gang has been jailed for six years after being brought back to Scotland from Dubai. Stephen ‘Jimmy’ Jamieson, 43, was caught communicating with fellow gangsters …
‘Dubai will not be forgotten’: Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of Erth Dubai awards
“Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has honoured the winners of the Erth Dubai Awards, which celebrate the emirate’s identity, heritage and aim at the preservation of collective memory.
Dubai Financial Market Q1/26 net profit up 43%; ADTV exceeds AED1 billion
DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026, recording a strong start to the year, supported by …
UAE tourists can now open bank accounts instantly with new digital identity system
UAE launches Tourist Identity system allowing visitors to open instant digital bank accounts via ADCB app, boosting payments and financial access …
Fintech move: Visa appoints Emirates NBD for UAE settlement role
A Visa NNSS Settlement Agent, typically a licensed bank or financial institution, facilitates local settlement for participating Visa clients by managing fund transfers for domestic Visa transactions …
Ripple (XRP) News: Ripple’s New Middle East and Africa HQ Could Be a Big Win for XRP Adoption
Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has opened a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai, with the move set to double the size of its local team. The expansion follows six years of partnerships in …
Ripple expands regional headquarters in Dubai: What does it mean for XRP?
Ripple opened a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai’s DIFC with capacity to double its local team as XRP XRP sits at the bottom of its trading range. Ripple’s Dubai Expansion …
Dubai hotels remain stable amid US-Iran conflict shocks. Courtesy staycation offers
Average hotel rates for new bookings in Dubai remained largely stable through April, according to data from RateGain and industry executives, even as overall tourism demand weakened. Industry sources …
UAE exit from OPEC prompts questions over market impact
After the official announcement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) about its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting …
Abu Dhabi orders restaurant in Mussafah, M17 to close over food safety violations
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of Mohammad Delwar Hossain restaurant after identifying serious food safety violations that pose a …
Dubai SME backs startups with $12m in 2025, targets 27,000 projects by 2033
Dubai SME allocated $12m to startups in 2025, up 25 per cent, as Future Majlis programme supports founders and targets 27,000 projects by 2033 …