Under the aegis of state-owned ports operator DP World, the company is quietly becoming a critical part of the region’s industrial backbone …
‘No Restrictions on Pakistani Visas,’ UAE Officials clarify after ban reports
The UAE and Pakistan have had close diplomatic, cultural and trade ties since the former was founded. According to the bureau of emigration and overseas employment, more than 230,000 Pakistanis migrat …
Dubai Chambers tapping the vibrant Asean market and deepening ties with Cambodia
The Dubai Chambers of Commerce is exploring strategic economic opportunities in the Asean region by conducting its second trade mission in Cambodia today, just after a similar mission in Malaysia.
GDRFA Dubai and DIFC sign partnership to enhance service integration
Two-year agreement aims to strengthen institutional collaboration, streamline services, and support Dubai’s position as a global business hub …
Isle of Man business opens office in Dubai
Capital International Limited has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate a office within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
IBPC Dubai highlights 60–80% cost savings and 70–90% fewer disputes as E-Invoicing emerges a regional game-changer
As the UAE advances its digital compliance agenda, IBPC Dubai convenes industry leaders to decode the trends shaping the future of e-invoicing and regulatory transformation. Dubai, United Arab …
Dubai Customs commemorates the 54th Eid Al Etihad with a renewed spirit of national unity
Dubai Customs celebrates the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a vibrant program of activities that embodied unity, loyalty, and national pride. Events were …
Cyprus launches business council in Dubai to deepen UAE ties
Cyprus deepened its commercial ties with the United Arab Emirates this week as Energy Minister George Papanastasiou marked the launch of the Cyprus Business Council (CBC) in Dubai, describing it as “a …
REVEALED: UAE unveils world’s first gold ATM
Emirates Gold and Malaysia’s Public Gold have launched what they describe as the world’s first fintech-enabled gold ATM in the UAE. The machine was …
Dubai positions Cambodia as a strategic hub through CEPA deal
Dubai Chambers has placed Cambodia among its top emerging markets for international expansion with a clear message: the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has shifted bilateral ties …
UAE tightens 2025 visa rules for Pakistan: Everything travellers should know
UAE severely restricts visas for Pakistani nationals in 2025. Only diplomatic & blue passport holders eligible. Learn about the impact on ordinary travelers.
Rising UAE visa rejections leave Pakistani travellers in limbo
Travel agents say first-time and single-entry visa applications for Dubai now face rejection rates of 70 to 80 per cent, while applicants with family ties in the UAE have a better chance of approval.
DB Group Expands Global Fintech Ecosystem with New Features, Awards, and Products
Mahe, Seychelles, November 28th, 2025, FinanceWireDB Group Holding Limited, a UAE-headquartered financial services firm, …
Dubai GDP rises 4.4% to $65.6bn as Sheikh Hamdan orders stronger private-sector partnership
Dubai GDP reached $65.6bn in H1 2025, up 4.4%, as Sheikh Hamdan directs government entities to deepen private-sector collaboration …
Dubai property frenzy sets developers on a $6bn debt spree
Property developers in the United Arab Emirates are raising billions through a growing arsenal of funding tools — from Islamic bonds to private credit — …
Pakistan faces UAE visa curbs over crime, begging and misuse of visit visas | What we know
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have repeatedly flagged concerns over Pakistani citizens being linked to street crime, drug networks, visa overstays and organised begging rings.
UAE freezes regular visas for Pakistanis over ‘criminal activity’ concerns; stops short of full ban
According to Committee chairperson Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, only a small number of visas had recently been granted, “and those too after much difficulty”.