September 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, MEBIS has established itself as one of the region’s longest-running and most respected banking technology and innovation conferences. The 2026 …
DIB commits Dh11 million to support ‘Dubai Schools’ project for third consecutive year
DIB commits Dh11 million for third year to Dubai Schools project, expanding affordable high-quality education for Emirati students and supporting Dubai’s Education 33 goals for 2026-2027 …
Dubai Mallathon dates revealed for summer 2026
Dubai’s beloved summer fitness initiative, the Mallathon, is officially returning this month, offering residents and visitors a unique way to beat the scorching temperatures while staying active.Read …
Abu Dhabi pauses all rent hikes: How it is saving expats big money
Abu Dhabi has announced a freeze on rent increases across residential, commercial and industrial properties. The temporary measure has been enforced immediately. It is set to bring financial relief to …
UAE grocery prices to increase as fuel costs climb
Residents across the UAE are facing the prospect of higher grocery bills as retailers warn that escalating fuel costs driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are set to ripple …
UAE Nuclear Plant Drone Attack: IAEA Says Attackers Knew What They Were Doing | Firstpost Live
The head of the IAEA says the drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant was a carefully planned operation that risked causing a major incident. While the strike did not hit the reactor …
Dubai’s KHDA to resume school inspections
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has officially announced the resumption of quality assurance visits at private schools across the emirate, set to begin with the 2026-27 academic …
SekondBrain.AI selects Dubai as strategic base for global AI expansion
Dubai continues to attract major technology ventures as artificial intelligence companies increasingly look beyond traditional tech hubs to build globally adaptable systems. This summer, …
du launches $50m venture fund to back UAE startups and accelerate digital innovation
Ventures, has been established in partnership with investment firm Shorooq and marks a strategic expansion of its role beyond traditional telecommunications …
Abu Dhabi property transactions more than double in 2026 despite regional tension
Abu Dhabi’s residential property market recorded strong transaction growth in the first quarter of 2026, with new project launches helping transaction volumes more than double year-on-year despite a …
Dubai’s du launches $50mln venture capital fund, appoints Shorooq as manager
Dubai-based telecom operator du has launched du Ventures, a $50 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in startups and emerging technologies to support the growth of its core business. The …
Dubai issues rules governing use of cameras in enforcement, judicial procedures
The resolution aims to strengthen professional conduct among enforcement officers in Dubai, enhance transparency and integrity, protect individual rights, ensure legal compliance, and support the use …
Sharjah toddler death case: Neighbors released on bail
The families of two young Indian girls, who were detained in connection with the tragic death of a two-year-old Pakistani toddler in Sharjah, have been released on bail, marking a significant …
UAE non-oil business growth picks up in May but war and Hormuz standoff weigh, PMI shows
The UAE’s non-oil private sector expanded only modestly in May as war in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on output and new business growth, a business survey …
Dubai business costs cut as DMCC offers licence discounts of up to 25% for companies
Dubai’s DMCC launches a new business support package with licence discounts of up to 25 per cent, fee waivers and incentives for more than 26,000 companies …
New UAE salary rule drives 151% jump in WPS transactions at Al Ansari
The company said the increase highlights the growing importance of the Wage Protection System in supporting wage protection, compliance and operational efficiency …
Sharjah toddler death: Neighbours released on bail; probe continues
The families were taken in for questioning on the day of the incident in which a two-year-old boy fell to his death from a staircase area in a residential tower …