This agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing the Dubai Cashless Strategy and accelerating the shift towards a digital financial future …
Saudi central bank shifts to Bitcoin, stakes big on Strategy
The Saudi Central Bank has made an impressive shift to leading digital asset Bitcoin. According to a recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank now holds …
ICYMI: The major Dubai news you may have missed this week
Announced on the FIX Dessert Chocolatier Instagram, the viral bar that’s taken over social media across the world is returning to Dubai Duty Free on Friday May 15. The pop-up will remain in place …
Satellite Images Show Desert Ski Resort at World’s Biggest Construction Site
New satellite imagery reveals advancing work at the Trojena mountain ski resort in Saudi Arabia, part of the ambitious Neom project, currently the world’s biggest construction site. Newsweek has …
Better than hydrogen ― New source of energy found under this mine will last for millennia
Hydrogen may hold promise as a clean energy source, but it faces many challenges. This is why a certain company has been on the hunt for a new source of energy.
Former Dubai resident JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with song Wasted Love
JJ – real name Johannes Pietsch – won the 69th Eurovision contest last night, performing original song Wasted Love. Representing Austria, the singer won with 436 points, with Israel’s act Yuval …
Why Mumbai beats Dubai in price but lags in returns: A wealth advisor raises red flag
Mumbai’s average yield is around 4.15%. Dubai? A sharp 7.24%. Investors in India’s financial capital are not only overpaying—they’re under-earning.
Off-plan real estate sales in Dubai have already reached $24.5bn this year as high returns and easy finance lure investors
Off-plan Dubai real estate sales have already reached AED90bn ($24.5bn) so far this year, according to W Capital data. The findings, based on data from the Dubai Land Department, indicated that the …
My Sharjah Rent: Mother gets twice the space for same price after leaving Dubai
My Sharjah Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like When Pakistani mum-of-two Huda …
Abu Dhabi presents thought-provoking showcase of contemporary South Korean art
The mid-20th century was a time of seismic change in Korea. After its liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945, the peninsula was divided into North and South, setting the stage for the Korean …
Trump is eyeing the UAE as a hub for AI expansion. Here’s why.
From the shores of Malta to the streets of Paris, hubs for AI innovation are forming worldwide. And the United Arab Emirates is emerging as a key center in the Middle East thanks …
You can now get free wi-fi at 31 public transport spots in Dubai
If you’ve ever been stuck without data in Dubai then you’re going to want to know about this. There are now 31 new places to grab free wi-fi around the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority has …
XRP Price To $4.50 By June – Here’s What Analysts Are Predicting
A fresh current of optimism is electrifying the XRP narrative. As the shadows of regulatory ambiguity begin to recede, particularly in the United States and Rip …
The best beach clubs in Dubai 2025, no matter your vibe
With 150m of private beach looking out to Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour and Ain Dubai beyond, the backdrop makes for some pretty impressive Insta shots, too. And that’s before we start talking about the …
Dubai Fountain closing for renovation: Final show dates and what to expect
After the final performance, the Dubai Fountain show will undergo a comprehensive upgrade, which will take up the bulk of the year. A previous announcement by owners Emaar had said that the renovation …
US nears deal to allow UAE import millions of Nvidia’s AI chips – report
The U.S. has a preliminary agreement with the United Arab Emirates to allow it to import 500,000 of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) advanced AI chips per year, beginning this year, Reuters reported citing …
Ajman Bank and Azimut (DIFC) Limited sign distribution agreement
Ajman, UAE – Ajman Bank has signed a distribution agreement with Azimut (DIFC) Limited, a subsidiary of the global asset management firm Azimut Group, to expand the range of investment solutions …