Fatima Asaad, a Sudanese mother of two, feels a sense of relief knowing her children were granted American birthright citizenship before President-elect Do..
North Korean crypto network in UAE hit by U.S. sanctions
The United States has hit a North Korean-linked crypto laundering operation in the UAE with new sanctions. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two Chinese …
Dubai Is Building a Mile-Long Elevated Walkway—and It’s Air-Conditioned
Dubai’s bonkers cityscape is about to get a pedestrian-friendly upgrade.
US Treasury and UAE target North Korean digital asset launderers
The United States and the United Arab Emirates imposed sanctions on individuals and firms enabling North Korea’s cryptocurrency laundering, disrupting networks funding DPRK’s weapons and missile …
Family Slams Government for Refusing to Help 18-Year-Old Sentenced to Dubai Prison for Sleeping with 17-Year-Old as Foreign Secretary Tells Citizens to ‘Follow the Rules’
The family of an 18-year-old jailed in Dubai for sleeping with a 17-year-old girl is accusing the UK government of failing to intervene and secure his release.
US Treasury Sanctions UAE-Based Firm for Laundering Crypto for North Korea
The US Treasury Department shut down a North Korean laundering crypto scheme using cryptocurrency to wash millions of dollars.
Understanding VPN Use in the UAE: What You Need to Know
However, residents and citizens need to know the legality of using VPNs under UAE law. Therefore, understanding the relevant laws and regulations related to VPN usage is crucial. This article explains …
UAE Government launches ‘Unified UAE Numbers’ Project
The UAE government has launched the “Unified UAE Numbers” project, a landmark national initiative to advance and strengthen the country’s statistical system to support its ongoing development across …
UAE tech leaders anticipate stronger demand for AI and cloud capabilities over next 12 months
The UAE is emerging as a trailblazer in AI adoption, with leaders implementing AI and data analytics and a vast majority (96 per cent) planning to enhance ..
UAE Middle East’s most economically competitive country in 2024: IMD
In the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024, the UAE climbed three places to seventh in the world, out of 67 countries. Saudi Arabia ranked at 16th, Bahrain at 21st, Kuwait at 37th, Jordan at 48th …
New Dubai developer to launch eight projects and a Membership Club on Dubai Islands
Mr. Eight Development, a European property developer, announced its entry into the UAE real estate market to deliver premium residential projects on Dubai Islands. With over 20 years of European …
Dubai real estate: Object1 records massive growth with 1,059% increase in sales volume
Dubai real estate developer Object1 is ending the year with remarkable growth after seeing sales value grow by an 913 per cent and sales volume up over one thousand per cent on 2023. Object1 is making …
UAE: How ‘letter-writers’ kept contact alive between loved ones in 1960s in RAK
Working from a small shop, the kitoub would carry letters and parcels between Ras Al Khaimah and Kuwait, as many migrated there for new opportunities …
Turkey seeks Saudi Arabia and UAE support for new Syria
“We do not want Iranian domination in the region, nor do we want Turkish domination,” Fidan said on Friday. “Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, and others must come together within a culture of …
UAE economy expected to stay resilient next year
Resilience is likely to be the predominant headline for UAE’s economic outlook in 2025, after the country managed to maintain its economic and financial st..
Crypto trends shaping the Middle East’s blockchain future
At the recent Bitcoin MENA and Abu Dhabi Finance Week events held in the UAE, crypto professionals discussed the key trends shaping the future of the industry in the Middle East. Cointelegraph spoke …
Building Bridges in Crypto: Bybit Sparked Dialogues and Joined Industry Leaders at Bitcoin MENA
Headquartered in Dubai, Bybit has actively participated in community engagements and the broader crypto ecosystem in the UAE. Bybit’s participation reaffirmed its role as a leading force in …