As part of the UAE Innovation Month (UAE Innovates 2025) and the Year of Community, the Federal Tax Authority has announced the organisation of the InnoTAX 2025 AI Hackathon. Held over two days, on 26 …
Govt Imposes Import Curbs on Platinum Alloy
Importers of such platinum alloys are now required to obtain import authorisation from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for the inbound shipments.
Mastercard research: 84% of women in the UAE are considering starting their own business
New Mastercard research reveals strong appetite for entrepreneurship among UAE women, with potential to drive even greater economic impact …
Dubai’s hospitality sector grows 9.2% YoY in 2024
Factors contributing to this growth include the resumption of direct Emirates flights to Nigeria and a new interline agreement between Emirates and West African carrier, Air Peace …
UAE non-oil business sector maintains steady growth in February, PMI shows
The UAE’s non-oil private sector growth in activity held steady in February driven by strong demand and output, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Etihad will push back $1bln IPO launch to at least next month, sources say
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways will push back its planned $1 billion initial public offering until at least next month, after the Eid al Fitr holiday, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
UAE lender Deem secures $400mln debt financing from JP Morgan
UAE lender Deem Finance, which is owned by family business conglomerate Gargash Group, has secured an asset-backed securitization facility (ABS) of up to $400 million, with J.P. Morgan as the facility …
Sharjah Biennial offers lessons for Singapore from a desert oasis
The tiny emirate has built up cultural capital with the Sharjah Biennial, which commissions art from the global south. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tennis-Raducanu says she struggled to breathe during Dubai stalker incident
Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she could not see the ball through tears and was barely able to breathe after noticing a stalker during her match at the Dubai Championships two weeks ago.
UAE residents can soon bid on rents for luxury apartments as auction for high-end properties announced
A first-of-its kind platform in the UAE is transforming the way high-end luxury properties are rented by introducing a bidding system. Currently in its soft launch phase, Bidbayt, will offer a range …
UAE-Based Flow48 Raises $69m in Series A Round to Expand SME Financing
UAE-based Fintech Flow48 has secured $69 million in a Series A funding round comprising debt and equity, as it seeks to scale its SME financing solutions in …
UAE: Schools in Abu Dhabi to have mandatory Physical Education curriculum
Having a structured curriculum for Physical Education (PE) is now mandatory across Abu Dhabi schools run by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), ensuring that all students …
Emma Raducanu discusses spectator with fixated behavior in Dubai: ‘I could barely breathe’
Raducanu opened up on the impact of the man’s behavior on her life and her tennis as she prepares for Indian Wells.
Dubai: More residents eye home ownership as lease renewals drop by 30%
Property ownership continues to gain momentum in Dubai as more and more tenants are opting to buy homes due to rising rentals, according to new data. To meet rising demand from tenants who are …
Australia skipper Smith not buying into India’s Dubai advantage
Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India’s Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat to the south Asians in the semi-final.
UAE: Unfair Mass Trial Convictions Upheld
An Emirati court on March 4, 2025, rejected all appeals by people convicted in the United Arab Emirates’ second largest unfair mass trial, upholding the unfair convictions and abusive sentences of 53 …
UAE’s Space42 introduces Thuraya One smartphone with cellular and satellite connectivity
Space42, the Abu Dhabi-based space technology company, has introduced its Thuraya One smartphone, which it says blends cellular and satellite connectivity into one device.The smartphone – a product …