Dubai Airport is upgrading security with advanced scanners that can screen cabin bags without removing laptops and liquids. Here’s what the change means for travellers and existing baggage rules.
Dubai rent increase calculator: How much can your landlord raise your rent in 2026?
Dubai tenants renewing homes in 2026 can use Dubai Land Department’s Rental Index to establish whether their landlord can raise the rent. The permitted increase ranges from zero to a maximum of 20 per …
Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival marks 32 years of talent discovery
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from …
Egypt’s Banque Misr reviews US Iran sanctions notice, UAE central bank launches urgent examination
CAIRO: Egypt’s Banque Misr said on Saturday (Aug 29) it was reviewing a US Treasury notice to cut off its UAE branches from dollar transactions over their dealings with Iran, while the UAE central ban …
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embedded Finance Market, 2024-2029 – $9.2 Billion e-Commerce Surge by 2026 Fuels Demand for Embedded Finance Solutions such as BNPL and Integrated …
Dublin, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United Arab Emirates Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth …
Central Bank of the UAE orders urgent review of Banque Misr branches after US Treasury proposal
The UAE Central Bank launched an urgent review of Banque Misr’s five branches after FinCEN flagged $1.8B in alleged Iran-linked transactions.
Bessent moves to sanction bank in UAE for Iran ties
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday that he is working to cut off bank branches in the UAE from the U.S. financial system.
UAE grants Musk’s Starlink 10-year satellite internet licence
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services License to …
UAE visa for Pakistani citizens: Tourist, business, study, family and transit visa requirements, costs and processing time 2026
UAE Visa for Pakistani Citizens: Tourist, Business, Study, Family and Transit Visa Requirements, Costs and Processing Time 2026Pakistani citizens need a visa before travelling to the UAE. There is no …
UAE Central Bank orders probe into Banque Misr branches after US money laundering warning
The regulator stressed that Banque Misr’s UAE branches must comply with local laws and regulations, warning UAE-licensed banks against exposing the country’s financial system to reputational risks …
Dubai airport set to ease security checks with scanners that keep laptops, liquids in bags
Dubai International Airport is installing advanced security scanners that will allow passengers to keep laptops, liquids and other items inside their hand luggage during screening. Dubai Airports CEO …
10,000 school buses ready to transport 279,000 students in Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has introduced a ban on heavy vehicles and workers’ buses entering Abu Dhabi Island during peak …
UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence for satellite broadband services
Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications has received a 10-year licence from the UAE’s TDRA to provide satellite internet. This move aims to diversify connectivity, enhance network resilience, …
UAE-based private jet firm explores $1 billion IPO
The UAE-based private aviation company was founded by Thomas Flohr in 2004. A private aviation firm stationed in the UAE is weighing up the possibility of launching an IPO in Europe. Bloomberg has …
iD Fresh to open second UAE factory in Sharjah as it eyes $1 billion India IPO next year
No preservatives, no shortcuts: Inside iD Fresh’s clean-label playbook as it scales Add as a preferred source on Google Ajman: iD Fresh Food, best known for ready-to-cook South Indian staples such as …
Middle East IPOs to bounce back in 2026 after slump
UAE is set for up to 12 listings in the first half of year, raising billions of dollars, analysts say …
DUBAI DISRUPTED | Glitzy desert destination tries to turn tourism tide
The tourism industry in Dubai (and much of the United Arab Emirates, for that matter) took a huge hit following heated tensions in the Middle East in early 2026. It was understandably a scary …