Question: I am considering applying for a UAE golden visa, but I am not sure if I qualify. I have a monthly salary of Dh32,000 ($8,713) but part of it is housing allowance. My basic salary on record …
Oman’s Future Fund backs SMEs ‘quick’ loan facility
The Oman Future Fund has launched a lending programme to accelerate access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The OR2 billion ($5.2 billion) fund, owned by the Oman Investment …
Dubai hotel occupancy climbs to more than 81% as international visitors reach almost 10 million
Hotel occupancy levels across Dubai reached more than 81% – up 4.5% year-on-year- with the number of international visitors climbing 6.1% to almost 10 million between January and June 2025, according …
UAE President and King of Jordan Meet to Address Regional Developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held talks with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to discuss the deep-rooted fraternal …
Sungrow unveils next-gen PV and ESS solutions at Dubai Summit
The global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider has enhanced technologies, including AC block design, high-level dust protection, and DC safety features to address local needs …
UAE President Backs Launch of New AI Model Honoring Sheikh Khalifa
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has endorsed the launch of K2 Think, the world’s most advanced open-source reasoning model.His Highness affirmed that the UAE continues to mak …
Dubai hotel occupancy climbs above 81% as international visitors reach 10mn
Dubai‘s hotel occupancy levels reached 81 per cent in the first half of 2025, marking a 4.5 per cent increase year-on-year, whilst international visitor numbers climbed 6.1 per cent to almost 10 …
Noon nears profitability, eyes dual listing in UAE, Saudi Arabia within 2 years
Noon, the Middle East’s homegrown e-commerce powerhouse, is eyeing a bold move onto public markets—with plans for a dual listing in the UAE and Saudi Arabia within two years. Founder Mohamed Alabbar …
Dubai-listed du to offer over 342mln shares offloaded by Mubadala unit
The UAE telecom operator du is selling more than 342 million shares in the company, previously held by Mamoura Diversified Global Holding, as part of a new public offering, representing 7.55% of its …
UAE retail revolution: Same-day delivery is the new standard
Why speed has become a core expectation for consumers, pushing brands to invest in advanced technology, last-mile networks, and AI-powered fulfillment solutions …
TII, VentureOne & e& Launch QuantumConnect to Secure UAE’s Digital Future
Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and VentureOne, ATRC’s venture builder, in collaboration with e& has launched QuantumConnect in the UAE. This next-generation hardware-based …
UAE: Fuel from sunlight, seawater? Students test hydrogen clean energy solution
The country, with its year-round sunshine and access to seawater, is uniquely placed to explore this technology …
Billionaires who amassed gold fortunes in Dubai face slowdown
The UAE had the highest gold demand per capita in the world at 4.4 grams last year, according to the World Gold Council …
Vacay Like Beyoncé At Dubai’s Newest Luxury Resort, The … – Essence
This new Atlantis location has been touted as the world’s first ultra-luxury resort with its marble floors, gold fixtures, and breathtaking art and views.
UAE GDP hits Dh455bn in first quarter as non-oil economy breaks another record
The UAE’s economy maintained strong momentum in the first quarter of 2025, with real gross domestic product rising 3.9 per cent year-on-year to Dh455 billion, according to preliminary estimates …
UAE, Singapore emerge first anchors as India eyes new export waters; seafood, textiles may set sail
The commerce ministry is looking to redirect exports to Singapore and the UAE in response to a 50% US tariff. Early success signals include increased purchases of Indian farm goods by Singapore and potential textile trade with the UAE,
Internet down in UAE after Red Sea cable cuts: What caused it and when it will be fixed
A series of undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea on September 6 disrupted internet services across the UAE and the Middle East, affecting major providers du, Etisalat, and Microsoft Azure. Users …