In a world where financial headlines usually arrive with the subtlety of a dropped trading floor monitor, the UAE’s latest performance in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) reads almost like a …
Vault22 expands AI-powered wealth platform in the UAE as demand for digital investing accelerates
With over one million users globally, Vault22 is scaling from the UAE with an AI-led platform combining budgeting, investing, account aggregation and Shariah-compliant wealth solutions …
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy hosts the third Water and Energy Majlis under the theme of national readiness and smart resilience
The Majlis is a flagship Department of Energy initiative that supports sustainable and impactful growth across the water and energy sectors …
Dubai office sales surge 203% to $2.2bn as off-plan market hits 15-year high
Dubai office sales reached $2.2bn in Q1 2026, rising 203 per cent year-on-year as off-plan transactions hit their highest level since 2010 …
Dubai reveals major tourism, retail and events plans for the rest of 2026
Dubai tourism officials outlined major events, infrastructure projects and growth plans for 2026 as the city reinforces its position as a leading global destination …
Dubai doubles down on events and tourism with new property giveaway campaign
Dubai launches a new summer campaign featuring a 12-week property giveaway as officials reaffirm plans to grow tourism, events and retail activity …
Morocco’s Brahim El Mazned wins 2026 UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture
Moroccan cultural producer Brahim El Mazned has been named a laureate of the 2026 UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, one of the most prominent international awards recognizing contributions to the …
Sharjah police arrest men involved in deadly fight over social media dispute
Urging community members to act responsibly when using digital platforms, the police called on the public to report any negative or violent-inciting behaviour …
UAE salary rules: Employers compliant if 85 per cent of wages are paid on time
MoHRE says UAE employers are considered compliant if at least 85 per cent of wages are paid on time under the Wage Protection System …
Dubai Business Associates graduates 11th cohort, strengthening global talent pipeline
Dubai Business Associates celebrates 11th cohort graduation of 37 associates from 21 countries, expanding Dubai’s global talent pipeline through a fully funded nine-month leadership and consulting pro …
UAE starts taxing road tolls and parking fees
Dubai has started applying a 5% value-added tax to every road toll and parking fee, adding another income stream for the government. In recent years, monopoly toll operator Salik and fellow DFM-listed …
6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: June 5 to 7
Abu Dhabi, but make it a weekend well spent Abu Dhabi is in that sweet spot where the weekend feels like a menu you want to order everything from. There’s something new baking in the café scene, a few …
Dubai launches “SME in a Box” to help entrepreneurs start and run businesses faster and at a lower cost
New initiative by the Dubai DET consolidates licensing, banking, payments, logistics and telecom services into one integrated onboarding journey …
Dubai tourism sector aligns on strategy to sustain growth and global competitiveness
Dubai tourism leaders unite at DET City Briefing to boost resilience, events, infrastructure and partnerships, advancing the D33 Agenda to sustain growth and global competitiveness …
Dubai’s new platform allows SMEs to save Dh80,000 in fees
Called ‘SME in a Box’, the initiative will bring together 18 different entities across banking, payment, logistics, telecommunications, HR, and insurance.
UAE visa change demand surges as expats look for cheaper ways to stay
UAE visa change inquiries have increased fourfold as jobseekers, visitors and professionals seek cost-effective ways to remain in the country …
Inside Dubai’s latest infrastructure move: RTA and JAFZA join forces on road standards
The agreement marks another step in Dubai’s broader efforts to improve road safety, enhance service quality across its transport infrastructure …