The six Gulf Cooperation Council countries have defied the global slowdown in IPO activity that has persisted since 2019 and Saudi Aramco’s record-setting $25.6 billion listing.
Virtual Assets to Contribute 3% to Dubai’s GDP, New Strategy Launched
Dubai has announced a bold Financial Sector Strategy that will see its city ranked among the top three financial hubs globally. Led by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohamm …
Sheikh Maktoum approves new Dubai Financial Sector Strategy
His Highness reviews DFM performance and plans by VARA; 15 programmes to be launched to drive growth and shape the future of global finance …
UAE residents can now issue, renew, cancel domestic workers’ visa via platform
Key features of the platform include a standardised application form and a unified payment solution shared by all relevant entities …
Employers in the UAE can now manage domestic worker visas via single digital platform
Employers in the UAE can now manage domestic worker visas online. The new ‘Work in UAE’ platform simplifies issuing, renewing, and cancelling residency visas. This digital service also includes …
More Industry Honors for Mitek Systems in Fight Against AI-Powered Fraud
Mitek Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MITK), a global leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention, has won top honors in two categories at Juniper Research’s Fintech and Payments Future …
My Gold Wallet launches UAE’s first gold investment app with in-store physical redemption
The platform offers UAE residents secure, transparent, and flexible options to buy, store, and redeem gold and silver …
SO/Ras Al Khaimah: New lifestyle resort set to open this year
Ennismore’s trendy SO/ brand is making its Ras Al Khaimah debut this year Love the ultra-cool hotel concepts by Ennismore in Dubai? Think 25hours Hotel One Central, SLS Dubai, and Hyde. Well, the …
The coolest places to exercise outdoors in Dubai
Kite Beach is one of Dubai’s most popular beaches and an all-round great place for an outdoor run. And if running’s not your thing, you can always take a walk in style along the boardwalk (and there’s …
Dubai Mall announces huge new addition
The world’s busiest mall has just announced a huge new extension is coming soon. Set to open in January, the Dubai Mall Exhibition Center will be home to major events in Downtown Dubai …
Crypto.com close to offering AED stablecoin payments with UAE license approval
Foris DAX Middle East, trading as Crypto.com, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license which will allow it to …
Gitex 2025: Dubai Taxi signs deal with Keeta to increase number of bikes to 500 by 2025-end
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) on Monday signed an agreement with the food delivery app Keeta to increase the number of delivery bikes to 500 by the end of 2025, its chief executive said on Monday.
Abu Dhabi unveils first fully digital real estate buy and sell journey
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) launched the region’s first government-backed digital buy and sell journey, enabling buyers and sellers to complete end-to-end property transactions entirely …
Your step-by-step guide to renting in Abu Dhabi
Average rent: Dhs87,999 per year for a one-bedroom apartment. Offers easy access to the city, multiple malls (including Shams Boutik, The Galleria Al Maryah Island and Reem Mall) and strong …
Qualcomm’s AI + 5G Kit Lands in Dubai: What It Means for the UAE
At GITEX Global 2025, Qualcomm shows how its Dragonwing-based Industrial AI Gateways, smart mobility, drones, and Snapdragon X Elite devices bring on-device AI and secure 5G to UAE energy, transport, …
Dubai’s New AI Park by du Could Power the UAE’s Next Decade – Here’s How
At GITEX Global 2025, du announced a vast AI Park in Dubai and a National Hybrid AI platform to speed up sovereign AI across the UAE, with phased rollout and up to 1GW liquid-cooled compute.
e& eyes fresh services from Ericsson core deal
UAE-based operator e& inked a deal with Ericsson to upgrade its 5G core network to include the vendor’s latest cloud-native technology.