This will mean Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE is likely to begin on Friday, June 6 and last until Sunday, June 8. The UAE Cabinet said public holidays “cannot be transferred to another day in the event …
206 cases against import of substandard goods booked by DRI, customs till Feb this fiscal
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) A total of 206 cases against import of substandard goods violating intellectual property rights, Bureau of Indian Standards, and FSSAI norms, valued at ₹ 206.62 crore, have been …
Dubai free zone businesses can now expand into mainland
Dubai has introduced a game-changing resolution allowing free zone businesses to expand their operations into mainland Dubai, unlocking new opportunities for growth and investment. In his capacity as …
Agthia acquires UAE water business Riviere
UAE-based food and drinks company Agthia Group has acquired local bottled-water business Riviere Mineral Water Desalination & Filling Factory. In a statement, Agthia described Riviere as a “strong” …
e& UAE, Microsoft Invites SMBs For AI Skilling Program
Technology and telecommunications firm e& UAE and tech giant Microsoft have launched the AI for Business Skilling Program with the aim to equip small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the country …
Open Banking Fintech Salt Edge and Backbase to Help Banks with Compliance and Unlocking Revenue Streams
Backbase announced a partnership with Salt Edge, a provider of open banking solutions, to support the adoption of open banking.
Donald Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar
US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to visit Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as early as next month. The proposed May trip would represent Donald Trump’s first foreign visit during his second …
PayPal Partners With DIFC’s Ignyte to Support UAE Startups
Global payment gateway PayPal has partnered with Ignyte, a digital platform powered by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), to support startups and small businesses in the UAE, thereby …
DEWA saw 4.5% surge in electricity connection requests for Dubai commercial projects in 2024
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) registered a 4.51 per cent annual increase in electrical connection requests for commercial projects through its Al Namoos service in 2024.
Rise of super apps: Can the UAE build its own WeChat for finance?
Explore the rise of super apps in the UAE’s fintech landscape with Careem Pay and Noon Pay leading the charge. Will the UAE develop its own WeChat-style financial ecosystem? Find out more.
Dubai property market sees February sales hit US $13.9bln
Data from DXBinteract shows that villa sales totalling $5.1bn climbed by 99.7% to 3,679 compared with February last year, while plot sales worth $2.6bn also soared in volume by 74.7% to 608 …
UAE reaffirms commitment to global energy transition at BRICS meeting
Participants highlighted the UAE’s pioneering role in ensuring global energy supply security and its leading position in energy transition, hydrogen, and its derivatives …
Dubai’s Jafza expands logistics park
D P World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is investing AED 90 million (US$24.5 million) in the second phase of its logistics park. The expansion will add 360,000 square feet (33,4 …
WEEX Drives Global Strategy with Dubai Office and TOKEN2049 Spotlight
The WEEX Dubai international office now houses over 600 employees, making it one of the largest crypto exchange operations in the region. Andrew Weiner, Vice President of WEEX, said: “With WEEX’s …
Abu Dhabi Invests In Mozambique Gas
XRG, the international investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., has acquired a 10% stake in a liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, expanding its LNG portfolio, which includes assets in …
FinTech LIVE Dubai 2025 – The AI in FinTech Panel
Be a part of the AI in fintech panel discussion at FinTech LIVE Dubai 2025, the event will take place on 6 May …
Things to do in Dubai today if you’re off for Eid Al Fitr 2025
Whether you’re spending the holiday with family or friends, here’s a roundup of the best things to do in Dubai this Eid Al Fitr.