Dubai International Airport unveils a ground-breaking AI-powered immigration corridor, allowing up to 10 passengers to pass through without presenting documents. This innovation streamlines border …
Nakheel awards $708 mn contract to develop Bay Villas community at Dubai Islands
Building on Nakheel’s existing relationship with Fibrex Contracting, Bay Villas will feature a range of exclusive residences …
Nakheel awards AED2.6 billion contract for Bay Villas project in Dubai
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth AED2.6 billion to Fibrex Contracting for the construction of the Bay Villas project at the Dubai Islands.Featuring 636 …
Mered CEO on Factors Driving Dubai Property Boom
Dubai’s housing boom that began in late 2020 has continued despite Trump’s tariff policies and conflict in the region. Michael Belton, CEO of Dubai-based developer Mered, spoke with Bloomberg’s Chief …
Awqaf Dubai’s endowment shares portfolio surpasses AED9 million in H1
The Endowments and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) announced that the value of its endowment shares portfolio surpassed AED9 million by the end of the first half of 2025, marking a 4.7 …
Kotak International Secures UAE Licence To Sell Funds Directly To Retail Investors
Kotak International, the global arm of Kotak Mahindra Bank, on Monday said it has secured a licence from the United Arab Emirates’ Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to directly sell …
PPP success propels 4% growth in Dubai’s economy
Dubai’s economy increased by 4 percent year on year to AED120 billion ($33 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong public-private partnerships (PPPs). The health and social work sector …
Kotak Mahindra gains SCA approval to launch UAE funds
Kotak Mahindra Bank itself is among India’s most valuable banking institutions, listed on Indian stock exchanges with a market capitalisation exceeding $50 billion …
Fintech is poised for continued growth despite challenges in … – ZAWYA
Egypt – The financial technology sector in the Middle East and North Africa region is poised for continuous growth despite the macroeconomic challenges such as inflation, interest rate fluctuations, …
UAE to host inaugural UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit in Dubai on October 27
Discover the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai, aiming to foster tourism partnerships and economic growth between the UAE and African nations. Join over 250 high-level participants at …
Kotak Mahindra becomes first Indian firm to secure UAE licence for selling funds to retail investors
Kotak International secured a license from the UAE to offer investment funds to retail investors, becoming the first Indian firm to do so. This move allows Kotak to directly target retail clients, …
Tailgating in Dubai: Hefty penalties and 30-day vehicle impoundment
Motorists in Dubai who follow too closely risk fines, black points and vehicle impoundment, police said, as authorities stepped up measures to …
Another fire breaks out in Dubai, this time in JVC
Unlike earlier Dubai Marina fires linked to faulty wiring, residents say the JVC blaze may have been sparked by a discarded cigarette …
Dubai’s Hassyan Desalination Project Nears Completion
Dubai’s ambitious Hassyan desalination project, led by DEWA, is 78% complete and aims for full completion by Q1 2027, enhancing the emirate’s water capacity. . Dubai’s Hassyan Desalination Project …
Revamped West Africa FPSO on track to leave Dubai in March 2026
Two months after production stopped in January this year, the turret-moored Baobab Ivorien FPSO left its deepwater location in Block CI-40, arriving in Dubai Drydocks World in mid-May, ahead of …
Masdar’s offshore wind chief names key markets and warns governments must step up
Husain Al Meer sees growth prospects in Europe and beyond for the UAE’s green giant but has a policy wish-list too …
UAE Golden Visa: How to secure long-term residency as an expat, here’s all you need to know
Eligible candidates may apply for residency for a period of five to 10 years. The golden visa system allows residents, foreign expatriates and their families to move to the UAE to work, live and study …