From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, …
Fractional | Dubai launches as the fractional executive search partner for the UAE’s SMEs
Matching SMEs with the largest collective of curated and vetted C-suite leaders in the UAE, embedded directly into the business to deliver real results, without the commitment of a full-time hire …
Dubai’s MGM mega resort reveals opening date and new features
Dubai’s MGM Resort megaproject is on track and will be open in the third quarter of 2028. MGM reinforced that timeline in its March 2026 report, which recorded that construction in Dubai continued …
Final week of UAE’s visa grace period – here’s what you need to know
The United Arab Emirates has announced a 30-day grace period for visa holders affected by the recent exceptional regional circumstances.
Thinking of moving to the UAE? Here’s how the Green Visa works
The UAE’s Green Visa offers a five-year residency for skilled workers, freelancers, and investors, enhancing flexibility for family sponsorship and post-cancellation grace periods. Skilled …
UAE expands visa-on-arrival to 6 more countries, offering eligible travellers up to 60-day stay
Indian and Filipino passport holders can now enjoy easier entry into the UAE with an expanded visa-on-arrival program. Previously requiring visas from select Western nations, eligible travelers now …
Plus500 appoints Muhammad Alamer, among the first registered finfluencers in the UAE, as brand ambassador
Alamer holds Registration No. 4 under the UAE’s Finfluencer Regulation, now overseen by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), and brings more than 17 years in banking and wealth management to the role …
UAE seizes 37.1m illegal products in major tax crackdown
The UAE seized more than 37.1m non-compliant tobacco and excise products during 2025 as the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) intensified inspections aimed at combating tax evasion, protecting consumers and …
Increased audits lift UAE tax revenues by over $1bn
The UAE is stepping up tax enforcement, with audits rising by almost half last year as the Federal Tax Authority enters a new phase driven by artificial intelligence and e-invoicing. The FTA increased …
PB Fintech to inject Rs 20 crore into payments arm, expand Dubai presence
The capital infusion will be made in one or more tranches through equity subscription and is aimed at supporting PB Pay’s business expansion and meeting the Reserve Bank of India’s capital adequacy …
Dubai Founders HQ and Antler launch Entrepreneur Academy to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses
Participants will learn how to identify opportunities, validate ideas, build products with AI, and launch ventures Participants also have the opportunity to gain direct access to Dubai’s startup …
Dubai retail property sales jump 171% to AED2.1bn in Q1 as off-plan investment surges
Dubai retail property sales soared 171 per cent to $572m in Q1 2026, with off-plan transactions rising 225 per cent, Cavendish Maxwell reports …
PB Fintech expands Dubai footprint, invests ₹20 crore in payments arm
PB Fintech , the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, on Tuesday approved the incorporation of two step-down subsidiaries in Dubai and authorised an investment of up to ₹20 crore in its …
Abu Dhabi buys into Argentina LNG
XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, will take a stake in three upstream blocks in Argentina that will supply gas to the country’s first LNG export terminal.
UAE’s AI ambitions drive urgent push for security as agentic systems reshape risk landscape
As the UAE accelerates AI adoption across government and business, experts warn that governance and cybersecurity must evolve just as quickly to manage new risks …
TallyPrime 7.1 helps UAE businesses embrace e-invoicing and connected compliance with confidence
Introduces e-Invoicing readiness and direct EmaraTax integration, helping businesses improve VAT e-return filing efficiency by over 17% on average …
Dubai Residential REIT buys 220 homes for Dh894m in Jebel Ali Village
Trust says it will continue to assess further opportunities with a clear emphasis on strategic fit, operational readiness and long-term value creation for unit holders …