Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has completed the acquisition of 100% of share in Greece’s Terna Energy.The …
India-based Ambit Global Private Client expands footprint into Dubai
Ambit, a leading India-based financial advisory for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and Family Offices, announced its expansion into the UAE with the opening of the Ambit Global Private …
FinTech LIVE Dubai Q&A with Niki Kouri, Prudential Financial
FinTech Magazine speaks to Niki Kouri, Chief Digital Officer of Emerging Markets at Prudential Financial ahead of FinTech LIVE Dubai on 6 May 2025 …
Abu Dhabi authorities shut down restaurant for posing ‘significant risk to public health’
Abu Dhabi authorities have asked another restaurant to shut down for posing a “significant risk to public health”. Located in New Shahamah of Abu Dhabi, the restaurant has been found in violation of …
100-year leasehold plan launched for all nationalities in Sharjah land project
ASAS Real Estate, the real estate arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), on Wednesday announced that all non-Arab nationalities will be granted the right to 100-year leasehold ownership its Al Saja’a …
Singapore’s RV Capital Is Set to Join the Hedge Fund Influx Into Dubai
Singapore-based macro hedge fund RV Capital Management is set to open an office in Dubai, a move that will further bolster the Middle Eastern city’s credentials as a burgeoning hub for the industry.
Avaloq opens new office in DIFC for UAE expansion
Avaloq, a provider of private banking, wealth management and investment management technology, has inaugurated its new regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
How UAE-India trade corridor helps keep prices low, quality high for imports in Dubai
A trade agreement signed by UAE and India in 2022 has helped to keep the cost of imported Indian products low in Dubai, according to a local retailer. Nilesh Ved, Chairman and CEO of Apparel Group, …
Fintech Special Edition: The new face of investing in the digital era
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 …