International Holding Co. is creating a new financial-services holding company that will oversee about 870 billion dirhams ($237 billion) in assets, the latest consolidation move by Abu Dhabi’s …
Breen, Duguet, Bucci shine in Abu Dhabi ahead of Longines League of Nations Showdown
ABU DHABI, 14th February, 2026 (WAM) — Ireland’s Shane Breen clinched the “Sahat Al Khail” trophy at the UAE International Showjumping Cup on Friday, riding Scarteen to victory with a time of 68.56 …
Dubai’s Ramadan 2026 calendar: Fireworks, drone shows to light up skies post iftar
From street food fests to cultural entertainment, several events across locations to create moments to connect people with the spirit of Ramadan …
Dubai announces 18 incredible Ramadan events happening in 2026
Expected to begin on Thursday February 19, a series of Ramadan events and experiences will be on offer for Dubai residents and visitors …
Sharjah retailer allocates Dh35 million to Ramadan discounts, cuts prices up to 75%
In preparation for the holy month, stores say they’ve ensured sufficient stock of essential food items to meet consumer demand throughout the month …
Dubai port giant DP World replaces chairman Sulayem named in Epstein files
Dubai has named a new chairman for DP World, one of the world’s largest logistics companies, replacing the outgoing head who was named in the Jeffrey Epstein documents.
Sharjah Light Festival illuminates the emirate’s landmarks
The domes and facades of mosques and government buildings are lit up in a colourful display for the 15th annual Sharjah Light Festival in the emirate of Sharjah.
‘Business and Golf Day 2026’ strengthens Sharjah-US business ties
SHARJAH, 13th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Dubai (AmCham Dubai), organised “Business and Golf Day 2026” …
‘Business and Golf Day 2026’ strengthens Sharjah-US business ties
SHARJAH, 13th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Dubai (AmCham Dubai), organised “Business and Golf Day 2026” …
Ramadan 2026: Sharjah announces reduced working hours for public sector employees
Sharjah has announced the official working hours for public sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan. From Monday to Thursday, working hours will be from 9am to 2.30pm, the emirate’s …
Nakheel completes AED135 million Ibn Battuta Mall expansion with official opening of Metro link
The Mall-Metro link is the second element of Nakheel’s Ibn Battuta phase one expansion, which also includes a 300,000 sq ft extension to Dubai, 24 November 2016 A new link connecting Ibn Battuta Mall …
Sharjah Archaeology Authority inscribes 4 new sites on ISESCO’s Islamic World Heritage List
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has announced the inscription of four new archaeological sites in the emirate of Sharjah on the Islamic World Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, …
SITE Global Conference 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi
SITE Global Conference 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi, highlighting incentive travel strategy and chapter excellence awards.
Legal Requirements for Business Setup in Dubai, UAE
Setting up a business in Dubai requires meeting specific legal requirements from the beginning. Missing any requirement delays your setup or creates compliance problems later. Therefore, understanding …
UAE Stops Issuance of Another Visa Category for Pakistanis
UAE immigration has temporarily suspended 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas for Pakistani nationals, according to a notice displayed on the VFS Global …
Cityland Group to build first nature-inspired mall in Dubai
Cityland Group will launch an AED 1.1 billion mall complex next to Dubai’s Global Village by the second quarter of 2018. In a statement, the company said Cityland Mall will have 1.13 million square …
Abu Dhabi’s FAB raises £450mln from its third issuance of the year
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank by assets, has raised £450 million ($613 million) from its third issuance of the year, comprising a 5.5-year senior unsecured benchmark bond that saw …