After some time, you begin to recognize a certain type of building in DIFC. Glass-walled towers with the subtle signage of a law firm or hedge fund, but half …
UAE expands residency visa options for real estate investors
The UAE offers several residency pathways linked to investment, particularly through real estate and business activity. These routes are designed for investors seeking long-term residence and …
Dubai Chamber discusses AI, alternative shipping routes with nearly 200 representatives of firms
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an open discussion in collaboration …
Dubai makes major changes to property-linked residency visa rules
Dubai has scrapped the minimum property value requirement of AED 750,000 ($204,000) for its 2-year property investor visa, in a move that broadens eligibility for foreign buyers seeking residency …
UAE Exits OPEC: What It Means For Oil Prices And India’s Import Bill
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades with the oil producers’ alliance.
Ripple expands headquarters in Dubai’s financial hub as regional demand accelerates
Ripple has expanded its operations in the UAE by establishing a new Middle East and Africa headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as it scales up to meet increasing demand …
Sharjah Women’s Sports Club win 38 medals at Taekwondo Talent Championship
Sharjah Women’s Sports Club (SWSC) won 38 medals at the Taekwondo Talent Championship held at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, delivering a strong …
Dubai eases 2-year property visa norms: Minimum investment share for sole owners drops by Rs 90 lakhs!
The move is part of Dubai’s broader push to increase regulatory flexibility, attract a wider pool of investors and strengthen its competitiveness in global real estate markets …
Dubai Tweaks Visa Rules to Shield Realty from War Impact
Dubai scraps the AED 750,000 minimum investment for its two-year property-linked residency visa to support a cooling real estate market hit by West Asia tensions. Learn how the new rules for …
Dubai launches Dhs1bn creative sector resilience portfolio
The initiative will be rolled out in phases, with each stage introducing programmes designed to provide creatives and institutions with access to funding, infrastructure, professional development and …
UAE to quit OPEC, opening door to higher output outside quotas
This move significantly impacts OPEC’s influence over global oil production as the UAE is one of its largest producers, reported Reuters. The decision comes amidst an energy crisis exacerbated by the …
UAE boosts investor confidence with credit and debt strategy update
UAE reassures investors on credit strength and debt strategy at Nasdaq Dubai meeting, boosting confidence in markets and long-term capital flows …
UAE targets 150 key goods in new supply chain resilience programme
UAE unveils supply chain resilience programme targeting 150 key goods, boosting economic security, local manufacturing and global trade readiness …
Dubai eases investor visa rules, scraps minimum property value requirement
The Emirate of Dubai has introduced significant amendments to the criteria for obtaining a two-year real estate investor residency visa, in a move aimed …
Dubai eases visa rule for single property buyers
Dubai has removed the minimum property value for its two-year residency visa for individual buyers. This move aims to boost real estate demand. For jointly owned properties, the minimum stake per …
Dubai launches $272m creative sector boost with free workspaces, grants and global talent push
Dubai unveils $272m creative sector plan with free workspaces, grants and talent programmes to drive growth and global competitiveness …
UAE’s OPEC Exit Boosts India’s Oil Supply As Fujairah Route To Bypass Strait Of Hormuz
UAE leaving OPEC could increase crude oil supply to India via the Fujairah pipeline, reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and strengthening India’s energy security.