The signing ceremony for the joint venture was witnessed by His Excellency Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE; His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive …
Dubai Shells and Italian Sofas: DRI Busts Multi-Crore Luxury Furniture Import Racket
In a major crackdown on cross-border commercial fraud, the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) has unearthed a sprawling multi-crore luxury furniture import racket involving massive customs duty …
SDTPS provides high resolution satellite images of Sharjah
The images, accurate up to 15 centimetres, were made available through the collaboration with the Federal Geographic Information Centre …
Bank of Sharjah reports 57% jump in H1 2025 net profit to AED 268mln
Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the period ended 30 June 2025. The Bank posted a net profit of AED 268 million for the first half of 2025, compared to AED 171 million for the …
Abu Dhabi has once again been ranked as the safest city in the world
It’s official: Abu Dhabi has once again claimed the crown as the safest city in the world. In a world where safety is everything, the UAE’s capital is setting the gold standard, leaving other global …
UAE could see up to five IPOs before year-end, says Citi
Valuations are under scrutiny, especially in markets such as Saudi Arabia, according to Citi’s Managing Director and Head of MENA Equity Capital Markets …
Why the world’s wealth is flowing into the UAE, and what that means for the next generation
Family offices today are going beyond just managing investments and into broader territory like governance, education, and even resolving family disagreements.
UAE’s biggest bank FAB beats quarterly profit estimates on strong revenue growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank , the UAE’s largest lender by assets, reported a 29% increase in second-quarter net profit on Wednesday, driven by strong revenue growth.
Dubai: DP World announces massive expansion of Mina Al Hamriya Port
Dubai approves major upgrade for Mina Al Hamriya Port to handle larger vessels and support growing regional trade demands. Dubai: DP World announces massive expansion of Mina Al Hamriya Port. DP World …
7 new Dubai laws and what they mean for you
Dubai is a city that is constantly changing, with new Dubai laws introduced all the time affecting our daily lives. From public holidays to traffic this is what you need to know …
Sharjah women, baby deaths spark urgent call for mental health support, abuse awareness
First case involved an Indian mother and her infant child, which authorities believe as suicide linked to prolonged abuse; nine days later, Indian woman Athulya Shekhar was found dead in her apartment …
Bank of Sharjah posts net profit of AED268 million in H1 2025
SHARJAH, 22nd July, 2025 (WAM) — Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the period ended 30th June 2025. The Bank posted a net profit of AED268 million for the first half of 2025, …
UAE doctor helps build policy mandating car seats for newborns after hospital discharge
Dr Atrak began his work by personally funding materials and training sessions. He noticed that hospitals and caregivers in the UAE are largely supportive once they understand the risks.
ICAI hosts seminar on “Professional opportunities in UAE, IPO Pathway in India”
A seminar on “Professional opportunities in UAE and IPO Pathway in India” hosted by the J&K Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), under the aegis of the Committee for …
Saudi Arabia Aggregates $860M Of Venture Capital Deployment In H1 2025
The“H1 2025 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Report” revealed that Saudi Arabia achieved a record total Venture Capital (VC) deployment of $860 million (SAR 3.2Bn) in H1 2025, up by 116% compared to H1 …
Ripple, Circle & Kraken Want to Become Banks: Here’s Why That’s a Huge Deal
Circle and Ripple are applying for national bank charters to gain Fed access and strengthen their stablecoin models. Kraken already operates under a Wyoming SPDI …
UAE: After heavy rains, dust storms, haze, will there be relief from the summer heat?
Experts say these patterns are expected to continue intermittently over the next few days — with a more active system forecast around July 25-26.