Across the table sat a powerful UAE family office—low profile but deeply entrenched in the region, with a legacy retail chain struggling with online conversion.
Dubai Investments H1 2025 profit before tax surges to Dh546.28 million
Dubai Investments, the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), on Tuesday reported that profit before tax for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025 stood …
Minor earthquake strikes Sharjah’s Khorfakkan, reports NCM
A 2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Sharjah’s Khorfakkan at 20:35 (UAE time) on Tuesday, 5th August 2025, according to the National Seismic Network …
Dubai’s July rebound underscores UAE’s strong non‑oil growth path
The Dubai Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 53.5 from a 45‑month low of 51.8 in June, signalling a solid improvement in operating conditions. The rebound was driven by stronger demand, …
UAE Visa: What not to say and how to prepare for interviews
Dress professionally for the UAE visa interview, as first impressions count. Ensure that you have all necessary documents such as travel itinerary, financial proofs, accommodation details and any …
18 brilliant free indoor activities in Dubai to escape the heat
Well worth a visit to get a dose of culture without having to spend a dirham, making it one of the best free things to do indoors in Dubai. Open daily 10am-7pm. Al Quoz, alserkalavenue.ae (04 333 3464 …
Dubai’s new AI parking system: 36,000 spaces covered for vehicles
The system enables a truly zero-interaction customer journey, aligning with Dubai’s push toward an intelligent mobility infrastructure …
Parkin, Dubai Holding partner to deliver smart parking solutions in Dubai
Dubai’s foremost provider of paid parking facilities, Parkin Company PJSC (Parkin), has formalised a collaboration with Dubai Holding, the global investor managing projects in over 30 countries. This …
Boon For Businesses: Dubai Launches ‘One Freezone Passport’ To Boost Business Expansion
Dubai has launched the One Freezone Passport that allows companies to operate across all of the Emirate’s free zones with a single license.
Need holiday inspo? Visa-free travel from the UAE to this destination soon
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Moldova exploring visa-free travel …
Tarabut secures in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE
Tarabut is MENA’s leading Open Banking and Embedded Finance platform, regulated in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain. The company provides secure, compliant API infrastructure that enables financial …
Abu Dhabi: Real Estate Boom with Waldorf Astoria Flair
Aldar Properties, the leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, posted strong gains in the first half of the year. Tourism also played an important role in this performance.
Dubai-Based Innovation Collective Obsession Unveils The Moonshot Challenge
In a region where entrepreneurship is accelerating, the boldest founders aren’t chasing what’s trending—they’re building what’s next.That mindset, according to Mohamad Badr, founder and CEO of …
Shamal Holding and Cheval Blanc announce region’s first maison in Dubai
Shamal Holding, the Dubai-based investment firm shaping some of the city’s most distinctive destinations, today announced a new project in partnership with Cheval Blanc, the LVMH hospitality brand …
EXCLUSIVE INSIDE LOOK: Rosewood to open landmark ultra-luxury hotel and residences in Dubai by 2029
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is set to make its long-awaited debut in Dubai, unveiling Rosewood Dubai and Rosewood Residences Dubai, in a landmark development located along the prestigious Jumeirah Beach …
Dubai Customs steps up the fight against drug smuggling with high-tech …
High-profile seizures Dubai Customs announced the successful interception of a 1.2-ton shipment of psychoactive substances, detected as it passed through the emirate’s air cargo terminal.
From Dubai to Pakistan: Mashreq well on its way to $100mn expansion in digital banking sector
Mashreq has six decades of experience serving people and businesses in major markets around the globe, including the Middle East, US,UK and Europe. It is currently running a pilot project in Pakistan …