Banking tech firm Avaloq opens new office in Dubai International Financial Centre, aiming to boost digital innovation in the Middle East.
UAE and India sign 8 strategic agreements across key sectors
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; and Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister …
Sharjah showcases its economic and investment opportunities
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) have concluded their participation at ‘AIM Congress 2025’, showcasing a wide range of sustainable …
EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks
The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch free trade talks, the EU and UAE said on Thursday, amid the upheaval and uncertainties created by U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
UAE: Should countries be measured by happiness? 3 changemakers honoured for bold ideas
These were just some of the ideas that earned recognition at the inaugural Wellbeing Economy Award, where 3 projects were honoured for driving sustainability, innovation, and reimagining progress.
Strategic Development Fund and QuantCube Launch JV to Drive Real-Time AI Data Analytics in the UAE
Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi based investment company wholly owned by EDGE Group PJSC, and QuantCube Technology, a Paris-based expert in real-time macroeconomic intelligence, …
Why are global investors in Dubai shifting their focus to plots?
Dubai’s property scene is now buzzing with a new trend: foreign investors are increasingly turning their attention to plots of land. Drawn by the promise of high returns, tax perks, and a thriving …
Abu Dhabi slashes speed limit on these 2 key roads
The Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) confirmed the updated speed regulations on social media platform X. The move aims to enhance road safety. Speed limi …
Sudan accuses UAE of ‘support and complicity’ in genocide at World Court
Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates at the United Nations’ top court of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting paramilitary forces in its Darfur region.
Dubai Chocolate Keeps Getting Bigger
Over 1.2 million individual chocolate bars were sold in Dubai’s duty free in the first quarter of 2025 at $22 million
UAE visa easing
The recent announcement by the UAE that Pakistani citizens can now obtain five-year multiple-entry tourist visas marks a significant step forward in strengthening the ties between the two nations.
Fintech Plaid raises $575M at a $6.1B valuation, says it will not go public in 2025
Plaid, which connects bank accounts to financial applications, has sold about $575 million worth of common stock at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation, the fintech company confirmed to TechCrunch.
Standard Chartered and OKX launch world-leading collateral mirroring programme
The programme will see leading institutions, such as Brevan Howard Digital, onboard onto this pioneering programme.
Dubai ranks 2nd globally as gastronomy capital with 1,200 new restaurant licences issued in 2024
The third annual Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the city’s outstanding and growing status as a leading destination for food …
Evgeny Kuzin, the man behind Sirene By Gaia at J1 Beach, says: ‘Dining is an emotion’
It’s a balmy afternoon at Sirene By Gaia at J1 Beach. While some are soaking in the views and grooving to the DJ’s tunes, there are those who have submitted to the food on the table. Enter Evgeny …
32 of the most Instagrammable restaurants in Dubai
You might also like: A guide to Dubai’s best restaurants But don’t worry, you don’t have to pin down the best locations by yourself. We’ve already put together a carefully-curated list of the …
The best free family days out in Dubai for 2025
Dubai is spoilt for choice when it comes to free beaches you can spend the day at. Simply pack a picnic at home, grab the buckets and spades and pick out your spot on the sand. For Ain Dubai views …