Dubai Chambers recently organised two legal workshops aimed at raising awareness among companies about shareholder agreement procedures and tax-related transactions, as well as the importance of …
ADNOC’s XRG takes stake in Turkmenistan gas block
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s international investments arm XRG said on Wednesday it had taken a stake in an offshore natural gas block in Turkmenistan, part of its ambitious growth plans.
Abu Dhabi Customs hosts first World Customs Organisation study mission on blockchain technology
Abu Dhabi Customs hosted the first study mission of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in Abu Dhabi as part of the “Smart Customs” initiative.The mission aimed to explore leading practices in …
Dubai FinTech Summit 2025: Innovation, Inclusion & Insights – Watch the Highlights
The Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, hosted at Madinat Jumeirah, once again reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a global hub for financial technology and innovation. Organized by the Dubai International …
UAE likely to strike advanced Nvidia-chips deal with US during Trump visit
The Trump administration is weighing a deal that would allow the UAE to import more than a million advanced Nvidia chips, a quantity that far exceeds limits under Biden-era AI chip regulations, …
US Mulls Letting UAE Buy Over a Million Leading Nvidia Chips
The Trump administration is weighing a deal that would allow the United Arab Emirates to import more than a million advanced Nvidia Corp. chips, people familiar with the matter said, a quantity that …
UAE Opens Blue Visa For Expats: What Is It And How To Apply
T he United Arab Emirates (UAE) has started allowing eligible individuals to apply for its multiple-entry visa, which is eligible for 180 days (or six months) from the date of ent …
UAE Golden Visa: 7 additional professions eligible for 10-year residency permit
As people from all over the world make UAE their home, the country’s leaders have introduced initiatives such as 10-year residency to support talent. The Golden Visa allows visa-holders to live, work …
Fire contained at Dubai restaurant near Mall of the Emirates after gas leak
Emergency services in Dubai were called into action after a gas leak sparked a late-night fire at a restaurant near the landmark Mall of the Emirates.Dubai Civil Defence said it swiftly contained the …
Fintech remains top choice of investors as it attracts 362% more investment in Q1
Fintech remained a funding powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) during the first quarter of 2025 as it recorded 362% year-on-year growth by attracting $384 million investment, the …
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi: A Model of Urban Sustainability
Nestled in the desert landscape of the UAE, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is redefining what it means to build a city of the future. This pioneering urban development is designed to be one of the world’s …
There’s a cool new Formula One-inspired mocktail in Abu Dhabi
Your love for sport and mixology, shaken and stirred… This race day-inspired mocktail is simply called Grand Prix, and it’s part of La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi’s cool new beverage menu, Déjà vu, that …
Dubai Allows Free Zone Businesses to Expand to Mainland
Companies can apply for permits to conduct specific activities outside their free zone jurisdiction while remaining compliant with Dubai’s economic framework. The resolution however does not …
Trump’s Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region
It’s not just the “gesture” of a $400 million luxury plane that President Donald Trump says he’s smart to accept from Qatar. Or that he effectively auctioned off the first destination on his first …
US Weighs Letting UAE Buy Over a Million Advanced Nvidia Chips
The Trump administration is weighing a deal that would allow the United Arab Emirates to import more than a million advanced Nvidia Corp. chips, people familiar with the matter said, a quantity that …
Dubai Pioneers Global Smart City Innovations with New IFZA Partnership
The International Free Zone Authority and Smart City Council have partnered to advance smart city innovations, leveraging Dubai’s status as a leading economic hub. During the Smart Cities Summit North …
Super rich shift cash to UK, Dubai on Gen Z protests
Knight Frank reckons that the deadly protests against the 2024 Finance Bill prompted some investors to shift part of their wealth offshore.