Dubai has announced the construction of a “Crypto Tower” to accommodate businesses operating in the blockchain sector. What Happened: According to reporting from the Khaleej Times on Wednesday, the …
Abu Dhabi puts out call for bids for government data center project
Abu Dhabi is looking for bidders for a government cloud project. First reported by Arabian Gulf Business Insight, the Abu Dhabi government has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the …
Abu Dhabi DoE, Aldar partner to promote sustainability practices
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in line with its commitment to advancing the energy sector and embedding sustainable practices across society …
Russia and Ukraine swap 25 POWs each in UAE-mediated exchange
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 25 prisoners of war each after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, according to statements from both sides. “These are our military and civilians,” …
UAE team works 24 hours to combat fake news, monitor suspicious content
The Ministry of Interior in the UAE has a dedicated team to scour social media and combat fake news. The department also works with influencers to ensure t..
Former CEO of Orlen Swiss trading business detained in UAE, Poland says
The former head of Orlen Trading Switzerland (OTS) has been detained in the United Arab Emirates, and Poland is working to extradite him to face charges of acting to the detriment of the company, …
BEEAH, Masdar announce Phase Two expansion of Sharjah Waste to Energy Plant
Emirates Waste to Energy the joint venture between BEEAH and Masdar has formalised Phase Two expansion plans for the Sharjah Waste to Energy plant o …
Abu Dhabi vets brace for surge in pet registrations as new rules are announced
The move will provide a centralised database — which will be launched in February — for owners and their microchipped pets …
Kenya turns to the UAE for railway funds after China cut financing
Kenya has started discussions with the United Arab Emirates to secure financing to complete a regional railway, President William Ruto said, after China cut infrastructure funding to the project. The …
Malaysia mulls crypto policy after talks with UAE and Binance founder CZ
The Malaysian government is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing a cryptocurrency policy that could recognize the industry and modernize the nation’s financial system. Malaysia’s Prime …
Dubai Crypto Tower will be blockchain business base with NFT gallery, gold bullion shop, car dealership, club and AI incubators
A Dubai free zone and real estate developer will create a Crypto Tower to develop AI and blockchain businesses. The stunning Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) project will include state-of-the-art crypto …
First Abu Dhabi Bank Loses More Executives as Exodus Continues
Two senior executives are leaving First Abu Dhabi Bank Pjsc as one of the Gulf’s largest lenders continues to grapple with an exodus of senior managers, people familiar with the matter said.
UAE: Abu Dhabi houses world’s largest solar plant
About 30 kilometers south of Abu Dhabi, nearly four million solar panels cover a vast desert area in what is considered the largest photovoltaic plant in the world. Despite the significant challenges …
Italy, Albania and UAE ink clean energy cooperation deal
Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed a three-way clean energy cooperation deal Wednesday that calls for the Gulf country’s expertise to be put to use in Albania to produce solar, wind …
Italy, Albania, UAE sign deal for Adriatic energy link
Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Wednesday a deal worth at least 1 billion euros ($1 billion) to build a subsea interconnection to import renewable energy across the …
Dubai to get new landmark: Crypto Tower to be completed in 2027
Crypto Tower will also have high-end features such as an NFT art gallery, a gold bullion shop, an exotic car dealership and a dedicated vault storage area …
Italy, Albania, UAE sign deal for energy subsea interconnection
Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed on Wednesday a deal worth at least 1 billion euros ($1 billion) to build a subsea interconnection for renewable energy across the Adriatic Sea.