Fitch Ratings won’t award higher scores to sukuk following a United Arab Emirates reform designed to strengthen investor protection in defaults, saying there’s too much legal and regulatory …
Ares Extends Debt to Dubai’s Property Finder in Gulf Credit Push
Dubai-based Property Finder secured $250 million in debt from Ares Management, underlining the rising appeal of the United Arab Emirates’ real estate market to global institutional funds.
UAE: Fire breaks out in Sharjah’s Industrial Area near Al Khan Bridge
A fire broke out in Sharjah’s Industrial area on Tuesday morning, residents who saw the incident told Khaleej Times. “It happened around 9am near Al Khan Bridge at an area behind Safeer Mall,” said a …
UFC 321: How to watch Aspinall-Gane, Jandiroba-Dern title fights, Abu Dhabi lineup, odds
Here’s how to watch UFC 321, where at least one new champion will be crowned in Abu Dhabi. UFC 321 has a main card that airs at 2 p.m. ET on pay-per-view via ESPN+. The prelims air on FX and stream on …
A Drug Lord’s Path from Dublin to Dubai
An Irish drug dealer commands a billion-dollar cocaine empire from the Emirates. Why isn’t he in prison? Plus: …
Beyoncé Goes Incognito in Qatar After Jay-Z’s AI Talk in Abu Dhabi
Jay-Z and Beyoncé are making waves abroad. Here’s what to know about Beyoncé’s shopping trip and Jay-Z’s meeting.
Al Wahda beat Al Duhail in Abu Dhabi
Hosts Al Wahda came back from going a goal behind to remain unbeaten in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 as Jose Morais’ side notched up a 3-1 win over Qatar’s Al …
Starwood Gets Approval for Dubai Office, Weighs Gulf Investments
Starwood Capital Group LLC has been granted approval to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre, the latest alternative asset manager to ramp up its presence in the booming region.
Sharjah honours winners of 25th Sharjah Award for Library Literature
The Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has honoured the winners of the 25th edition of the Sharjah Award for Library Literature in recognition of their research contributions to advancing library and …
Archer’s Passenger Timeline at Risk Pending UAE Certification
Archer Aviation Inc.’s battery powered air taxis aren’t likely be certified by year-end, according to people familiar with the matter, meaning passenger flights won’t occur before the start of 2026.
UAE consortium ask Eric Cantona to front Manchester United takeover bid
A consortium of investors in the United Arab Emirates has approached Eric Cantona to act as an ambassador for a potential bid to buy Manchester United, according to the Guardian. The prospective Man …
UAE to Create 34,000 New Jobs in Hospitality Sector
The UAE is set to expand its hotel inventory by more than 23,000 rooms by 2030, with Dubai driving over half of the new supply, according to fresh data …
UAE President, Prime Minister of Slovakia discuss bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, held talks today to explore ways to strengthen bilateral …
Dubai Announces Massive New Fine for Delivery Riders
Delivery motorcycle riders in Dubai will be barred from using high-speed lanes starting November 1 under new traffic rules jointly announced on Sunday by …
At Sharjah Day in London, Bodour makes compelling pitch for emirate’s glorious potential
In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of American University of Sharjah (AUS), the …
Sharjah: Property transactions for first 9 months in 2025 exceed year-total of 2024
By mid-year the data were already strong. In the first half of 2025, the emirate recorded Dh27 billion in transactions —a 48.1 per cent increase over Dh18.2 billion in H1 2024—with 48,059 deals, up …
The 18th Annual MEDMA Conference returns to Sharjah
The event is endorsed by the Sharjah Department of Public Works, University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi University, and the Jahzin Program by Sharjah Holdings, alongside more …