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Sharjah Institute for Heritage enriches literature festival
The Sharjah Institute for Heritage contributes knowledge and valuable publications to the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival.The institute’s pavilion features over 1,100 specialised …
UAE Real Estate Heads into 2026 After AED 680B Year of Transactions
As the UAE heads into 2026, its real estate sector is entering the year on the back of robust growth, underpinned by strong population inflows, sustaine …
Gate Dubai Goes Live With VARA-Regulated Exchange Platform
Gate Dubai, the Dubai-based arm of leading crypto exchange Gate.io, has officially launched its regulated trading platform under a license from the Virtual …
Offshore centres post faster growth
“The UAE still remains a preferred destination for investors, compared to other GCC countries, because of improved transparency, better infrastructure, single-window solution and high comfort level in …
Beyond business: What is driving affluent Chinese families to Dubai?
Crucially, Dubai allows families to integrate business growth, personal residence, and wealth structures within a single jurisdiction. For families managing operating companies alongside succession …
Dubai World Trade Centre to host 71 events in H1 2026
During H1, events pause during Ramadan, before resuming after Eid with DUPHAT in March and Middle East Energy in April, DWTC said …
Dubai to control its offshore oilfields
07 Aug 2006Dubai: The Dubai government has created a new entity to take control of its offshore oil resources from Dubai Petroleum Company (DPC), which is wholly-owned by US oil giant …
Sharjah Ruler: Kalba ‘Pearl of the East’ to shine brightly in two years
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed a project to build hotel apartments opposite Al Souq Al Jubail in Kalba, equipped with …
UAE growth forecast raised to 5% for 2026 as trade set to hit $1tn
Standard Chartered raises UAE 2026 growth forecast to 5%, citing resilient non-oil activity, strong trade links, buoyant domestic economy …
IBM unveils the technologies defining the global and UAE business landscape in 2026
DUBAI, UAE – The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) has unveiled Five Trends for 2026, a new report identifying the forces that will redefine competitive advantage for organizations in the UAE and …
APA: An Analysis of Widely Adopted Tool for Tax Certainty from UAE Perspective
This article explains how the UAE’s APA regime reduces transfer pricing disputes. The key takeaway is enhanced predictability for complex related-party …
Dubai sailing season opens with 43ft race
Dubai’s offshore sailing calendar moves into gear this weekend as Dubai International Marine Club stages the third leg of the Dubai 43-foot Sailing Race, marking the first competitive fixture of the …
‘Sharjah Week of the Stars’ to kick off Wednesday
Sharjah will host “Sharjah Week of the Stars”, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, …
UAE financial markets soar in 2025, signaling strength and global investor confidence
Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange also posted solid gains, with its general index rising 6.09% over the year to close at 9,992.72 points – an increase of approximately 574 points from the 9 …
Dubai targets 90 per cent cashless transactions by 2026 under new DFZ-DOF agreement
Dubai steps up cashless ambitions as Department of Finance and Free Zones Council sign deal to advance digital payments by 2026 …
UAE visa changes 2026 explained: New categories, sponsorship rules, easier entry for tourists
The UAE has implemented significant visa reforms for 2026, introducing new categories for tech, culture and cruise tourism. These changes also include updated sponsorship rules for residents, expanded …