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“We don’t want to take an American approach”: BOLT’s Justin Grooms on building for the UAE
How the fintech leader is localising trust, data and identity for the UAE’s fast-moving digital economy …
“This is the true crypto hub”: Frederica Tompkins Michell on decentralisation, brand building, and why Dubai is leading the future
From blockchain to branding, Binance’s Global Marketing Chief unpacks the real drivers behind Dubai’s crypto ascent …
Dubai and Abu Dhabi indexes log sixth straight week of gains
Dubai’s main share index and Abu Dhabi’s benchmark index logged its sixth straight weekly gain, each closing the week 0.12% higher.
Friday May 23rd: 4pm Traffic from Dubai to Sharjah
Dubai Traffic UpdateTravel time per 10 km: 15 minutes 30 secondsCongestion level: 37 percentSpeed: 38.7 km/h Traffic jams: 58Roads With Major Traffic Delays in Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, E11 Al Marabea …
UAE participates in GITEX Europe 2025 to highlight startup solutions and explore German and European market opportunities
The UAE delegation to GITEX Europe was led by H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship. Her Excellency inaugurated the UAE Pavilion at the exhibition, accompanied by …
Stargate to land its first offshore datacenters in the United Arab Emirates
Says it will serve half of humanity but testing that claim produced a hilarious ChatGPT fail Stargate, the Open AI led consortium that aims to build giant AI datacenters, has picked the United Arab …
‘UAE Verify’ platform issues nearly 22mln certified documents
ABU DHABI – The UAE Verify platform, affiliated with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has issued over 21.789 million certified digital documents since its …
Crossfin plots global fintech push with UAE deal and Singapore launch
South African fintech investor Crossfin is expanding its investment beyond African borders, starting with the Middle East’s Unitey and a new Singapore base.
UAE-Salalah travel: Best time to visit, visa requirements, cost revealed
There are multiple land entry points from the UAE to Oman, including routes through Hatta, Al Ain, and other northern emirates. UAE nationals do not require a visa.
Why Dubai Is the Next Global Haven for Entrepreneurs and the Ultra-Wealthy
I moved to Dubai 16 years ago to build something real. Here’s my journey and the city’s role in shaping my success.
UAE: corporate tax exemption to extend to some foreign firms
The idea is ‘to ensure equal tax treatment between local and foreign entities owned by certain exempt entities’ …
OpenAI, UAE will build massive Stargate AI center in Abu Dhabi
OpenAI will partner with United Arab Emirates to build Stargate UAE, a massive new Middle East data center that’s part of the company’s OpenAI for Countries push, the deal’s participants announced …
OpenAI Announces Stargate Data Center Expansion in Abu Dhabi
OpenAI said it’s helping to develop a major data center in the United Arab Emirates, a big overseas expansion of its Stargate effort to build out AI infrastructure.
First Abu Dhabi Bank commits Dh10 billion to fund UAE’s industrial sector
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank by assets, has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), signing a Memorandum …
Expo Centre Sharjah announces launch of debut edition of Middle East Cosmetics Show
Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the debut edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show from October 8 to 12, 2025, with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Positioned …
Trump enlists OpenAI to help launch first installment of Stargate Project in UAE
President Trump is bringing the massive Stargate AI project to the UAE, and with the help of OpenAI, they’ll focus on new tech, data centers and other industrial capabilities.