The UAE’s largest bank by assets has mandated Bank of China, Barclays, Citi, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank as Joint Lead Manager …
UAE targets Islamic finance and halal industry growth as bank deposits …
The UAE has launched a bold national strategy to strengthen its leadership in Islamic finance and the halal industry, reinforcing its vision of economic diversification and global competitiveness.
The Middle East is competing for wealthy expats with a surge of ‘golden visas’
Oman joined the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the golden visa race with a $520,000 option, seeking to attract wealthy expats amid declining oil revenues.
Major UAE Real Estate Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments
RAK Properties, one of Ras Al Khaimah’s top real estate developers, has teamed up with UAE fintech firm Hubpay to enable property purchases using digital assets. RAK Properties will now accept crypto …
Ras Al Khaimah real estate: RAK Properties now accepts crypto payments via Hubpay
Real estate investors in Ras Al Khaimah can now purchase property using cryptocurrency as the emirate strengthens its reputation as an innovative and expanding finance hub. RAK Properties has unveiled …
Sharjah Chamber celebrates Emirati Women’s Day, reaffirms commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs
Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) organised a ceremony to mark the 10th Emirati Women’s Day under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,” …
Ahead of tourism season, Dubai unveils new Dock and Dine initiative for short-stay yachting visits: All you need to know
With more than 4,000 berths across its extensive network of marinas and marine stations, Dubai is uniquely equipped to accommodate a diverse range of vessels, from pleasure craft to superyachts.
Dubai inaugurates Old Dubai Souq, Al Sabkha marine stations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated Old Dubai Souq and Al Sabkha marine transport stations, which serve the marine transport network along Dubai Creek. The final phase of the …
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer reviews progress at the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai, UAE: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), conducted a site visit to the 1,800MW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
First UAE solo woman biker to display motorcycle at Sharjah storytelling forum
Over the years, the Sharjah International Narrator’s Forum forum has welcomed participants from more than 30 countries and built a comprehensive library of publications …
Saeed Al Tayer Checks on Progress of Dubai’s Massive Solar Park
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), conducted a site visit to the 1,800MW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase is …
Abu Dhabi-Backed G42 Aims to Diversify Chip Suppliers for AI Campus, Semafor Reports
(Reuters) -Abu Dhabi-backed technology group G42 aims to diversify chip suppliers beyond Nvidia for the UAE-U.S. AI campus, Semafor reported on Monday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the …
Mohammed bin Rashid announces cabinet reshuffle in UAE Federal Government
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced …
UAE: Over 5,400 firms fined for violating labour regulations in first half of 2025
As Associate Editor, Sahim Salim helps tell the UAE story like no one else does — and leads a team of reporters that asks the questions to get news and headlines that matter.
UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan, conveys condolences over victims of earthquake
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan over the victims of an earthquake that struck the eastern part of the country, …
Endangered eagle on UAE Red List spotted in Sharjah
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah closely monitors endangered species within the emirate, and takes every precaution necessary to keep them safe. In …
Dubai villa fetches $43.7 million in record resale
A Dubai property developer won a record price for the sale of a renovated villa on the Palm Jumeirah, arguing that the transaction offered evidence that fears of a real estate bubble in the city were …