A rare pink diamond was stolen in Dubai. Thieves had been plotting the heist for a year and nearly smuggled it out of the country, police said.
9mobile Rebrands: Customers Demands Improved Services
Following the rebranding of 9mobile to T2, Lagos-based subscribers have demanded improved service delivery.
Abu Dhabi court raises compensation for injured worker to Dhs1.5 million
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court amended a previous ruling, increasing the compensation awarded to an employee from Dhs1.1 million …
Sharjah Ruler approves SNQSE’s organisational structure
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree that approves the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Noble …
UAE conducts 74th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip
The UAE continues its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, the UAE carried out the 74th airdrop of aid under …
UAM take top honours at UAE Muay Thai Youth Open Championship
The UAE Muay Thai Youth Open Championship concluded with great success after three days of competition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring 422 fighters representing 49 clubs from within the UAE …
UAE, Saudi Arabia drive $59b merger surge in Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape showed remarkable momentum in the first half of 2025, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia continuing to lead the region’s deal …
UAE: Al Ain FC to pursue legal measures after UAEFA statement
The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) had said that it will initiate legal action against Al Ain Club over referee criticism …
UAE weather body predicts drop in temperature, sandstorms
The National Meteorological Centre (NCM) expects temperatures to drop from Thursday, with sandstorms forecast from Tuesday until Friday, as the country …
UAE police arrest three suspects in attempted $25M diamond heist
Three men were arrested after attempting to smuggle a 21.25-carat pink diamond from Dubai, now a major global diamond hub.
Fuze hit with fine as Dubai’s VARA spots AML failures
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued a notice on its website stating that it has fined Morpheus Software Technology FZE. The firm, also known as Fuze, is a licensed VASP …
Dubai rises as hub of choice for MNCs, family offices
Dubai’s reputation as a premier global destination for multinational corporations, family-owned enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals has accelerated significantly in 2025, underlined by a surge …
MOHRE, e& money partner to facilitate wage payments for domestic workers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and e& money, the fintech arm of e&, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide wage protection services via the e& money platform.
UAE conducts 74th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip under ‘Birds of Goodness’
The UAE continues its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.Today, the UAE carried out the 74th airdrop of aid under operation “Birds of Goodness,” part of “Chivalrous …
UAE: Agility Global’s net profits fall to $75mln in H1-25
The group reported basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) amounting to 0.44 cent in H1-25, compared to 0.59 cent in H1-24, according to the financial results …
UAE embassy in Yemen warns of impersonators using diplomatic identity in online fraud
The UAE embassy in Yemen has warned of impersonators using its identity to conduct fraud on online platforms, both inside and outside the country. The embassy urged the community to avoid engaging …
The UAE public holidays law explained: Why we’re getting more long weekends
Since the clock struck midnight on Wednesday January 1 in 2025, UAE public holidays are now transferable if they fall on a weekend. The law also means that holidays that previously fell in the middle …