A key factor behind this growth is Sharjah’s continued commitment to infrastructure and economic development. The emirate’s AED44.5 billion ($12.12 billion) budget for 2026 allocates 35 per cent of …
1980s redux? Iraq, UAE follow Saudi Arabia’s playbook as Hormuz blockade dries up crude exports
As Hormuz disruptions choke exports, Iraq and the UAE are racing to build alternative oil routes to reduce their reliance on the strategic waterway.
FTA to expand scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative to expand the scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, allowing citizens to claim refunds …
Dh25,000 savings per claim: FTA expands scope for VAT refund for UAE citizens
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has expanded the scope of expenses eligible for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, which will allow them to save …
Dubai’s first-time home ownership scheme for expats and Emiratis revealed
The Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has launched a new first-time home ownership scheme for expats and Emiratis …
Iraq and UAE race to establish alternative oil pipelines as exports through Hormuz dry up
Last week, the Iraqi cabinet approved plans to accelerate crude exports through the Kurdistan-Turkey pipeline network.
The UAE Is Changing Rhetoric, Not Policy, Toward Iran
Regardless of the ceasefire’s fate, the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has created a new reality in the Gulf, rendering the pre-February 28 status quo largely obsolete. Yet despite their shared concerns over …
How an Odisha woman trapped in UAE for years finally made it back home | VIDEO
After years of being stranded in the UAE due to financial hardship and denied requests to return home, Odisha resident Hasta Mahanand has finally reunited with her family.
Dubai first-time home buyer programme generates $1.4 bln in property sales
DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, available to all UAE residents aged …
Dubai Crown Prince backs DIFC ambition to become AI-native financial hub
Reaffirming his commitment to supporting DIFC’s ambitions to strengthen Dubai’s position among the world’s top four financial centres, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, H.H.
Beyond Developments unveils Dhs4bn ‘The Yards’ masterplan in Dubai’s City of Arabia
The Yards spans 2.3 million square feet of gross floor area and will be home to 1,560 residential units ranging from one- to three-bedroom apartments …
SIMPLIFI HOLDINGS LLC
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UAE AI firm CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to build next-generation Arabic voice agents
UAE-based CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, strengthening its Arabic voice AI capabilities as demand for sovereign AI solutions grows across the GCC …
Sheikh Hamdan visits Dubai International Financial Centre
Financial centre reflects growing international confidence in emirate’s economy, says Dubai’s Crown Prince …
Sheikh Hamdan visits DIFC, says it reinforces Dubai’s position as a key hub for shaping future
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of …
Bitcoin’s slide to $60,000 sparks biggest ETF exodus
Bitcoin is increasingly losing investor attention to booming AI-linked stocks, semiconductor companies and anticipated mega listings, including SpaceX and other technology ventures …
Apparel Group expands NEW YORKER footprint with 9th UAE store at City Centre Deira, Dubai
Apparel Group proudly celebrated the grand opening of NEW YORKER’s latest store at City Centre Deira, Dubai, on Friday, June 5, 2026. The opening marked a significant addition to NEW YORKER’s growing …