The fourth edition of the Sharjah Events Festival, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau from December 12 to 15, kicks off at Al Majaz …
Viral ‘Dubai chocolate bar’ hits shelves at this Worcester cake shop
“We’ve had several customers buy the chocolate bar, go into the parking lot, take a bite and turn right around, come back inside and buy a few more.”
Dubai’s Emirates join animal welfare charity to combat trafficking of donkey skin
Significant evidence exposed the link between the movement of donkey skins with other illegal wildlife trafficking and organised crime
Crypto.com Partnered with Standard Chartered to Introduce AED Fiat Wallet for UAE Users
The AED Fiat Wallet will enable Crypto.com users with a UAE phone number to easily trade crypto assets free from any fee.
Sharjah real estate transactions hit $1.1bn in November
Sharjah’s real estate sector has recorded a high volume of real estate transactions during November 2024, which reached AED4bn ($1.1bn), and with a total number of 4,606 transactions covering 20.4 …
Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem is on the rise
The emirate is becoming a key player in the global startup scene, with strong government backing and access to emerging markets. CNN follows the visionaries who call it home.
Sauber F1’s new driver lineup takes to the grid at post-season testing in Abu Dhabi
Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto saw their first action for Sauber at F1 post-season testing at Yas Marina …
Beam Ventures launches $150M fund to make Abu Dhabi into a global gaming hub
The Beam Foundation said it plans to launch Beam Ventures in Abu Dhabi, a $150 million venture fund focused exclusively on gaming. The gaming fund aims to accelerate promising founders and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s transformation into a global gaming hub.
Abu Dhabi joins Heathrow’s ‘millionaire club’ with record passenger numbers
Abu Dhabi has joined Heathrow’s 2024 “millionaire club” after passenger traffic between the London airport and Zayed International exceeded a million for the year to the end of November. Seven other cities joined the club in November,
Briton, 18, sentenced in Dubai over sex with girl
An 18-year-old British man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl in Dubai while the pair were on holiday with their families has been sentenced to one year in prison, a campaign group has said.
Dubai: Hatta Winter Festival extends to a month with 120 workshops, new activities
The diverse lineup of activities caters to adrenaline enthusiats and nature lovers alike, with options ranging from horseback riding, hiking and biking
UAE: Visa delays, high airfares push more residents to cancel travel plans, opt for staycations
Flight ticket prices have nearly doubled for some destinations while waiting periods for some visa appointments could take an entire year …
UAE strikes trade deal with Russia as Starmer pursues closer ties with Gulf state
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has struck a trade deal with Russia, just days after Sir Keir Starmer sought to charm the Gulf state on a visit this week.
British teenager jailed in Dubai after ‘holiday romance’ with 17-year-old girl
Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham, was in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with his parents when a “holiday romance blossomed” with another Londoner, Detained in Dubai said
Dubai unifies all formalities for hiring domestic workers on single app
The ‘Domestic Worker Package’ on the ‘Dubai Now’ app simplifies the processes for issuing, renewing, and cancelling the residence permits of domestic workers. It also includes services for medical exams and the completion of digital identity procedures.
Abu Dhabi fintech firm Quantix secures Dh1.8-billion financing deal to support lending platform
Its goal is to build an all-in-one platform that simplifies financial transactions for consumers —whether it’s securing loans or managing everyday finances …
This $134 million villa is the priciest property on the market in Dubai. Take a look inside.
Situated on Jumeirah Bay Island in Dubai, the four-bedroom villa has a 141-foot-long pool and unobstructed views of the skyline and Burj Khalifa.