A three-year effort to map the oyster population in Abu Dhabi’s waters yielded more than expected, according to the emirate’s environmental agency.
Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 rewards 10 winners with gold bars and shopping vouchers in digital raffle draws
The digital raffle draws saw 10 shoppers win prizes, with six receiving gold bars and four others winning shopping vouchers and other valuable retail rewards …
Shaping the future of student admissions: Sharjah Maritime Academy launches “Majid” agentic AI assistant
Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) has unveiled Majid, its new Agentic AI-powered Voice and Chat Assistant, becoming one of the first higher education institutions in the UAE to introduce Agentic AI …
New smart parking system goes live in Sharjah: Parking fees, timings and more
The rollout will cover designated on-street and off-street parking spaces, as well as selected retail parking locations throughout Aljada …
Sharjah real estate transactions reach AED29.5 billion in H1
The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period in …
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund, National Bonds partner to boost financial literacy and entrepreneurship in UAE
MBRIF and National Bonds partner to boost financial literacy and entrepreneurship in the UAE through workshops, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives empowering youth, innovators and aspiring …
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) launches UP By CBD, a new mobile bank redefining banking for micro and small businesses
UP by CBD combines fast mobile account opening with instant access to credit, payroll solutions, transfers, and savings – all within a single mobile app …
Mashreq enhances financial access in the UAE with NEO On Arrival, enabling instant digital banking for all international visitors
Travellers can download the Mashreq NEO app, complete passport-based eKYC verification, activate a virtual account within minutes …
Flying to the UAE? Mashreq now offers a digital banking account for visitors
Mashreq said the service was developed in collaboration with UAE regulators, the Central Bank of the UAE, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), Emirates Fac …
India, UAE central banks said to hold talks on FX deposit issues
India and the UAE central banks have discussed regulatory hurdles affecting India’s drive to attract foreign-currency deposits from NRIs in the Gulf. The talks come as Indian banks seek up to $50 …
Dubai’s Emirates NBD becomes first regional bank for real-time blockchain dollar payments
Lender launches instant US dollar settlement through Partior’s blockchain network, with J.P. Morgan acting as settlement bank in the first phase of a wider global rollout.
Dubai’s property boom slows into a ‘more selective phase’ after Iran conflict
Residential prices declined 4-7% during February-April conflict. Dubai recorded residential transactions worth AED 225.7 billion in the first six months of 2026, a 16% decline from the year-ago period …
India tops global online interest in Dubai property, says new report
New data by fäm Properties shows India accounted for more than one in five international online property searches over the past three months, ahead of the UK and Egypt …
Dubai rental market enters a new phase of sustainable growth as monthly contracts hit all-time high, says W Capital
More than 40,000 rental contracts in a single month confirm Dubai has become a destination for living, working, and investing …
India, UK and Egypt dominate Dubai property search rankings
The findings provide an early indication of where buyer demand may be building, although the company stressed that online search activity should not be interpreted as a direct measure of future transa …
After renting in Dubai for 15 years, is buying now finally cheaper? The five numbers every tenant should calculate
Owning a home in Dubai is a dream for many residents. With rents continuing to rise and long-term residency becoming more common, many long-term tenants in Dubai are considering buying a home.
Dubai rolls out free Wi-Fi across public bus stations
Your commute just got a major upgrade. Free Wi-Fi is now live across Dubai’s bus and marine stations, so whether you’re catching up on your group chat, planning …