Dubai, the UAE’s tourism hub, continues to break records, welcoming 18.72 million international visitors in 2024 — a 9.2% year-on-year increase, according to the Department of Economy and Tourism …
UAE and Oman to boost $15.2bn trade with massive special economic zone at Al Buraimi border
The UAE and Oman are looking to enhance booming $15.2bn trade relations with a new special economic zone at the Al Buraimi border between the two countries.
New digital platform launched to streamline M&A in Sharjah
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has launched ‘Sharjah AcquireHub’, the region’s first government-backed digital platform that specifically streamlines mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within …
21-year-old from Leeds who’s in ‘hell hole’ Dubai prison says she’s not showered for a month
A 21-year-old woman from Leeds locked up in a Dubai prison on drugs charges has said she’s not been able to shower for a month. Isabella Daggett has been living in a jail in the United Arab Emirates …
Woman’s slow glass slide moment in Sky View, Dubai, UAE
On May 15, 2025, in Dubai, UAE, @camilaloyolafrota shared a video of a funny experience at Sky View. In the video, a woman is seen sitting on a mat, preparing to slide down the glass slide. As the …
UAE markets show resilience amid global trade optimism
The UAE’s financial markets displayed cautious optimism this week, with the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) General Index climbing 0.37 per cent and the FTSE ADX General Index edging up 0.07 per cent.
Eighth EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism concludes in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted the 8th EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Abu Dhabi. The strategic meeting reaffirmed the …
MoF receives Sharjah Public Finance Award for excellence in cash management and financial services
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been honoured with the Sharjah Award for Public Finance, winning the category of “Institution Distinguished in Cash Management, Sovereign Funds, and …
Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, Emirates NBD sign MoU
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD to strengthen collaboration between the public and private …
Binance Launches Live Trading on Binance Square, Turning Livestreams into Real-Time Trading Experiences
Users are able to follow and learn from verified creators’ strategies, and directly place Spot or Futures trades within livestreams DUBAI, UAE, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Binance, the …
Dubai Unveils Blockchain-Based Real Estate Investment Platform
Dubai has initiated a pilot programme to tokenise property ownership, marking a significant advancement in its property sector. The Dubai Land Dep …
Digital Shield Joins Binance Pizza Day in Dubai to Celebrate Crypto’s Most Iconic Milestone
On May 22, 2025, to commemorate the first-ever real-world Bitcoin transaction, Binance hosted an offline community event in Dubai under the theme of “Pizza Day.” As an emerging brand in the hardware …
Bitstamp Will Align Its Trading Service With Signature Bank Commercial Payments Platform
Bitstamp announced today that its crypto exchange would integrate with SignetTM, Signature Bank’s commercial digital payments platform. The move is another example where crypto exchanges are …
Restaurant review: Gigi Dubai, is this St. Tropez stunner the queen of Dubai’s beach club scene?
Have you been yet? When Dubai finds a hospitality niche that proves popular with the people, the city’s community of restauranters, entrepreneurs and plucky F&B gold rush prospectors waste no time in …
We’ve found the best Eid Al Adha staycation deals in Dubai
Stretching across all of its hotels in Dubai, no matter if you’re booking a staycay at Vida Emirates Hills or Creek Beach, you can enjoy 10 percent off the best available rates over Eid Al Adha. Not …
Your ultimate guide to Dubai Festival City
The gigantic food hall can be found inside Dubai Festival City Mall, where you can grab anything from a fresh scoop at Gelato Ado to the mini-khinkali at Georgian restaurant MZE. Make sure to sit on a …
Maldives Getaway Beckons Shoppers at Dubai’s Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah
A new summer campaign launched by Mercato Shopping Mall and Town Centre Jumeirah is offering diners a chance to win a luxury holiday for two to the Maldives, in partnership with Emirates Holidays.The …