The UAE has taken another major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub after Crypto.com became the first cryptocurrency platform to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the …
I moved to Dubai with my family – I pay no income tax but my expenses are £9,300 a month
Byron Cole, 42, moved to the UAE to provide a better life for his family. Although he doesn’t pay personal tax, he says his expenses are higher than in the UK …
Dubai’s new cat shelter sees one adoption every hour since launch
When Khaleej Times visited the shelter in Warsan, it was busy as prospective adopters poured in looking for a pet …
6 major Dubai changes coming into effect in August 2026
Major Dubai changes are announced all the time, often a long time in advance, and it can sometimes be a bit surprising when they finally come into force.
The UAE cautiously engages with Iran as strikes decline
Whether by carrot or stick — and there’s still no definitive reporting on which — the animosity between Iran and the UAE has been easing.
UAE qualify for 2027 women’s under-19 T20 World Cup by winning Asia qualifier
Samoa also make it to the tournament for the second successive time after qualifying in 2025 too …
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135,000 UAE bank customers get loan relief as banking sector reaches record strength
More than 135,000 bank customers across the UAE have received temporary relief on their loan repayments under a Central Bank support programme, while the country’s banking sector has simultaneously …
Sharjah launches Dh3.6 million initiative to create 1,000 online stores for women entrepreneurs
The Sharjah Business Women Council has partnered with Packman Portal to provide 1,000 free e-commerce stores, training and technical support to women-owned businesses across the emirate …
UAE cuts fees while lifting IPO charges
The UAE has abolished 15 capital-market fees while raising selected charges linked to public offerings, combining broad cost relief for financial firms with higher pricing for regulatory work on …
Oscar Sudi and businessman Sam Mburu check into Dubai’s Atlantis Royal to unwind
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi shares luxurious getaway photos from Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal, highlighting the opulent stay at KSh 90,000 in one night.
UAE President visits Slovakia, discusses regional conflict, trade with PM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Slovakia on July 29 and held talks in Bratislava with the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico. The purpose of the working visit was to …
UAE scraps 15 business fees but raises cost of IPO approvals
Changes come as government pushes to deepen financial markets and create more avenues for firms to raise capital …
Mawarid Finance and KamelPay launch AbsoluteCard
Mawarid Finance has partnered with KamelPay to launch AbsoluteCard, a new corporate payment solution designed to help businesses manage spending more efficiently through enhanced control, real-time …
AED13.5 billion in loans receive repayment deferrals under UAE support package
UAE Central Bank support package enables AED13.5bn loan repayment deferrals for 135,000 customers as banking assets rise and non-performing loans hit record lows …
US-Iran-Israel war: NBA puts Abu Dhabi, Doha preseason games on hold as Middle East conflict disrupts expansion plans | Report
India, July 30 — The National Basketball Association(NBA) is cancelling this year’s preseason exhibitions scheduled to take place in the Middle East because of increasing friction and growing …
US Central Command, UAE to launch artifical intelligence task force
CENTCOM and the UAE will establish Task Force Talon Synapse aimed at boosting the development of military artificial intelligence applications.