The rise of financial technology, or fintech, has fundamentally transformed the investment landscape, making it more inclusive and accessible than ever before. Once a domain dominated by institutional …
Production at Adnoc’s new offshore block set for 2027
Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) expects to start production in Abu Dhabi’s offshore block-5 by 2027, while also increasing domestic oil and gas output and diversifying into …
Abu Dhabi shuts down cafeteria for violating food safety law, posing health risk
Strong Tea Cafeteria in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, has been shut down for violating food safety laws in the emirate. The authorities said that the cafe posed a ‘significant risk’ to public …
IIMA to launch Dubai campus in 2025 with full-time MBA, eyes global talent and leadership
The Dubai campus will launch with IIMA’s full-time One-year MBA programme, tailored for working professionals and entrepreneurs …
“If you’re not in Dubai or Mumbai, it’s goodbye”
The Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, held on the sidelines of the Dubai Crown Prince’s landmark visit to India, spotlit opportunities and synergies between the financial capitals of the UAE and …
Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 147.4 kg of narcotics, psychotropic substances
DUBAI, 25th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Customs, operating under the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, has thwarted a major smuggling attempt, intercepting 147.4 kilogrammes of narcotics and …
Worried UAE investors seek answers from UK asset firm under fraud investigation
Several UAE-based investors say they are in the dark about their funds after a UK-based asset management firm under investigation for suspected fraud, suspended payments.
Dubai inspires curiosity as a tourist destination
It is over a decade since Issam Kazim joined Dubai Tourism, setting out a detailed strategy to set up the emirate for its leap into the world’s leading destinations. Since he joined in 2014, the …
FTA, UAE Media Council raise awareness on tax compliance for content creators
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in collaboration with the UAE Media Council and in the presence of representatives from the New Media Academy, has held an awareness session for content creators and …
UAE ranks first in GEM report
T he UAE has once again secured the top spot in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report for 2024-2025, maintaining its position as the world’s leading destination for e …
UAE: Federal Tax Authority launches package for content creators and influencers
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in collaboration with the UAE Media Council, on Wednesday launched the Moáther Package, designed to meet the needs of content creators and influencers. “This package …
Dubai Duty Free sales top Dh2 billion in first quarter
Perfumes, beverages, tobacco, gold and confectionery held the top five spots category-wise with perfume sales reaching Dh371 million and contributing 18 per cent of total revenue.
Sheikh Hamdan in India: IIM, IIFT to launch Dubai campuses; medical students to train at AIIMS
Several partnerships were announced between Indian and Dubai educational institutes on the sidelines of the first-ever official visit of Sheikh Hamdan to India at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi.
Fintech — A game-changer for the insurance Industry
UAE insurance sector to reach $3.56B by 2025, driven by fintech advancements in AI, big data, and automation, enhancing customer experience.
Adnoc picks trio for work on $7.5 billion-plus offshore megaproject
Adnoc is expanding the capacity of some of its largest offshore oilfields as part of its P5 programme, which aims to boost oil production capacity by 150,000 barrels per day from current levels to 5 …
India-UAE Sign MoUs to Boost Trade, Education, and Infrastructure
India-UAE Sign MoUs to Boost Trade, Education, and Infrastructure – In a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) s igned …
UAE consumers brace for knock-on effects from global tariff war
Rutuja Marfatia, a small-business owner in the UAE, is preparing for potential ripple effects from the global tariff row unleashed by US President Donald Trump. She says any kind of uncertainty around …