Al Saleh emphasised the UAE’s continuous commitment to strengthening its partnership with Iraq, citing the longstanding political, social and economic ties between the two nations …
Elite Group to open $27m facility in Dubai Industrial City
Elite Group to develop AED100m ($27.2m) Dubai Industrial City facility as it looks to boost UAE automotive and e-commerce sectors. Elite Group Holding has signed a musataha agreement to develop a 1 …
Dubai: Tourist targeted 5 times in 5 days exposes nightclub billing scam
Canadian tourist SY was targeted by a nightclub billing scam five times in five days. After reading our investigative article about the fraud, he wanted to..
UAE markets gain ahead of key US inflation data
Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates advanced on Friday, with Abu Dhabi leading the charge ahead of key U.S. inflation data.
NZ fraudster Shaun Morgan caught in Dubai, fined for fake lawyer claims
Shaun Morgan, a New Zealander who has seen the inside of prisons in Switzerland and the US, has now drawn the ire of judges in Dubai. Photo / Supplied A New Zealander jailed in two continents has been called a “charlatan” in court in a third after he …
2024 in review: The UAE crypto legal chronicles
As crypto assets continue steadily into mainstream finance, policymakers worldwide are stepping up with comprehensive rules. From the United States president-elect pledging a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) …
UAE raises up to $3bn a year through indirect taxes
The UAE generates between AED10bn and AED11bn ($2.72bn and $3bn) annually through indirect taxes, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance. It represents a …
Dubai’s RTA awards contract for Metro Blue Line project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the award of a Dh20.5bn ($5.58bn) contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project to a consortium of Turkish and Chinese companies. The …
London’s 24/7 restaurant Duck & Waffle opens in Dubai on December 23
Whether you’re in the mood for a sunrise breakfast or a late-night feast, here’s another spot to add to your foodie bucket lists… Another exciting new addition to Dubai’s (already very exciting) …
UAE Introduces 5-year Residency Visa For Expatriate Retirees
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new regulations allowing expatriate retirees aged 55 and above to apply for a 5-year residency visa.
The United Arab Emirates introduces 5-year residency visa for retired residents over 55
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new regulations allowing expatriate retirees aged 55 and above to apply for a …
Dubai hotels set for New Year’s Eve boom as revellers make party plans early
Dubai is set for a New Year’s Eve boom with hotel booking levels well ahead of last year and some chains expecting full occupancy by December 31. At least 71.8 per cent of rooms in the city have …
Dubai: What is slacklining? Find out how this sport is building a thriving community
Mouad’s own journey into slacklining began in Morocco when he first tried it on a beach with friends. After moving to Dubai in 2017 to pursue a Master’s degree in International Business, he found the classroom structure too restrictive and began to …
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed establishes new entity to document, preserve heritage of Al Maktoum family
Al Maktoum Archives will serve as a comprehensive repository for the Ruler of Dubai, encompassing his biography, collections, and literary works
4 Key Strategies of UAE’s Real Estate Marketing in 2025
The UAE’s real estate market is in a state of dynamic growth. In Q3 2024, Dubai recorded 50,425 a 38% year-on-year increase, recording 50,425 transactions with a total sales value of AED 141.95B.
Dubai Is a Good Buy—Even as Its Home Prices Soar
Take Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., who purchased a US$54.45 million penthouse in Dubai’s Bugatti Residences in November. It was originally priced at US$100 million, Sheridan said.
Digital Dubai, Dubai Future Foundation sign strategic partnership
Digital Dubai today signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation, reflecting the shared commitment of both entities to developing national competencies that can anticipate …