The United Arab Emirates is turning its oil-era capital into digital-age leverage, committing $1 billion to artificial intelligence projects across Africa in a move that blends development rhetoric …
Man Behind 2,500-Crore Drug Racket Arrested In Dubai, To Be Deported To India
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had issued an international Silver Notice against Pawan Thakur in September.
Dubai-based Indian drug trafficker Pawan Thakur arrested, likely to be deported to India
Pawan Thakur is likely to be deported to India soon after being arrested in Dubai. He is believed to be the mastermind behind the meth drugs worth ₹282 crore that the NCB seized in Delhi just two days …
UAE Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2025-2030 Featuring Tabby, Postpay, Spotii, Cashew, Tamara, Aramex Smart, Rise Payby, Zoodpay
The UAE’s BNPL market is thriving, driven by e-commerce growth, diversification into sectors like automotive and education, and entry of traditional financial entities. Fintech and bank collaborations …
Dubai Airshow 2025 secures more than $202bn in aviation deals
Dubai Airshow 2025 set a new record with $202bn in deals, major aircraft orders, record attendance and expanded space and sustainability initiatives …
Revolut steps up UAE build-out as launch nears, pending full licence – GCC CEO
GCC chief Ambareen Musa says Revolut is in “day zero build mode” in the UAE, completing governance and licensing requirements and hopeful for a 2026 launch subject to regulatory approval …
Equiti Group appoints new CISO and Head of Compliance as it expands UAE operations
Patrick Pitchappa joins Equiti with over 28 years of international experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, and technology operations. He has held senior roles with leading global institutions including …
UK suffers tax gap trap but can Rachel Reeves stem rush to Dubai?
The top one per cent of earners in the UK contribute more than a quarter of tax revenue (28.2 per cent), according to a July report by the conservative think tank Onward. The threshold for being part …
Transforming the logistics real estate sector in the UAE: key legal issues
Evolving foreign ownership rules and musataha structures continue to shape how global operators enter and invest in the market. Transforming the logistics real estate sector in the UAE: key legal …
US holds secret meetings with Russians in Abu Dhabi on Ukraine
United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held secret talks on Monday with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to follow up on this weekend’s talks with Ukraine in Geneva …
US holds Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
US army secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday for talks with Ukraine’s military intelligence chief and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war.
US Army Secretary Driscoll holds talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi in new push for Ukraine peace deal
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as the Trump administration intensified efforts to broker a controversial peace plan for the Ukraine war.
EPAA Sharjah announces discovery of new, rare ant species in Wadi Shees
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), through the Al Dhaid Wildlife Center, has recorded a new scientific achievement that adds to Sharjah’s growing contributions in …
5 Lessons from Being Part of the UAE Transformation
From regulation-by-design to public–private synchrony and the rise of AI-powered ecosystems, the Gulf’s transformation is accelerating. Here’s what business leaders need to understand—and where the …
On the Ground at Habshan, UAE President Reviews ADNOC’s Strategic Agenda
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company’s on …
Lakshmi Mittal plans to leave UK amid Labour tax shake-up: a turning point for the super-rich?
Lakshmi Mittal plans to leave the UK as Labour’s tax reforms spark a growing exodus of billionaires and high-net-worth investors.
Press Release: Diehl Aviation to support Emirates A380 retrofit program
Diehl Aviation and Emirates have signed an agreement to support the next phase of the Emirates A380 retrofit program.