Middle East stock markets gained on Thursday as anticipation of strong blue-chip earnings offset signals that U.S. interest rates may remain high, while profit-taking dragged the Dubai index down from …
Abu Dhabi Gets 10-Year License for Sphere Venues in MENA Region
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism will lead Sphere expansion across the Middle East and North Africa …
Story on UAE renewables firm Masdar 2024 profit withdrawn
Story on UAE renewables firm Masdar’s 2024 profit has been withdrawn because it was previously reported in April. There will be no replacement item.
Digital Dirham set to transform UAE’s payment ecosystem with secure, innovative features
With its carefully designed infrastructure, inclusive vision, and policy alignment, the soon to be launched Digital Dirham promises to usher in a new era of digital money — one that empowers users, …
Sharjah Ruler approves 1578 new scholarships for undergraduates
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 1578 new scholarships for Emirati students for various undergraduate programmes at the …
Sharjah Art Foundation Launches 2025-2026 Residency Open Call – Deadline August 30
Selected residents will have the opportunity to live and work at either Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Sharjah City or the Kalba Ice Factory in Kalba, during the residency period running from November 2025 …
WeRide And Uber Expand Robotaxi Reach In Abu Dhabi
WeRide and Uber launch Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi, expect to double ride volumes and expand coverage; largest network in Middle East.
Etihad strategic partnerships working together to bring global airlines to Abu Dhabi
Recent collaborations with leading carriers include strategic partnerships with Ethiopian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Air Europa, alongside codeshare agreements with Air Seychelles, Akasa Air …
UAE renewables firm Masdar swings to profit in 2024, triples assets
Abu Dhabi state-owned renewables company Masdar reported a 2024 profit of 412 million dirhams ($112.18 million) on Thursday, reversing a 44-million-dirham net loss recorded the previous year.
UAE manager left with mixed emotions after Almeida’s crash; Could a Tour without Pogacar be an option? “Anything is possible”
UAE Emirates-XRG once again finished the Tour de France as overall winner last Sunday. It was the fourth overall victory for Tadej Pogacar, while the team also managed to secure five stage wins with …
UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for August 2025: Check out what motorists will now pay
The UAE has announced fuel prices for August 2025. Petrol prices saw a slight drop of 1 fils per litre, while diesel rose sharply by 15 fils. The revision follows July’s hike, which was driven by …
PAY10 processes the UAE’s first open finance transaction under Central Bank of the UAE’s framework
Successfully processed the country’s first live Open Finance transaction in partnership with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) …
PM Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the press release by the Prime Ministers …
What is the UAE Green Visa (2025)? Who is eligible: Everything you need to know
Discover the UAE Green Visa, a self-sponsored residence permit offering skilled workers, freelancers, and investors the chance to live in the UAE without a local sponsor. Learn about eligibility, …
RAKBANK becomes first UAE conventional bank to offer crypto trading to retail customers
RAKBANK has become the first traditional bank in the UAE to enable retail crypto trading through its mobile app, allowing customers to trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP …
Sharjah Charity International delivers over 8,000 medical services in H1
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) delivered 8,205 medical services through two specialised healthcare centres during the first half of 2025, targeting patients unable to afford treatment or access …
Sharjah’s ‘Safety Officers’ initiative promotes preventive safety culture
The Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority (SPSA) is dedicated to promoting a culture of safety through its “Safety Officers” programme, which trains specialised personnel to foster a culture of …