As demand for smart home technology accelerates across the Middle East & Africa (MEA), Dreame Technology, a global leader in smart home appliances, is strengthening its regional presence with the …
Technology, shifting consumer choices shaping UAE retail sector
The UAE’s retail sector is evolving rapidly, driven by competition, technology, and changing consumer behaviour. A Yardstick Marketing report, referencing Statista insights, highlights a post-pandemic …
Fintech Special Edition: The new face of investing in the digital era
The rise of financial technology, or fintech, has fundamentally transformed the investment landscape, making it more inclusive and accessible than ever before. Once a domain dominated by institutional …
Production at Adnoc’s new offshore block set for 2027
Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) expects to start production in Abu Dhabi’s offshore block-5 by 2027, while also increasing domestic oil and gas output and diversifying into …
Abu Dhabi shuts down cafeteria for violating food safety law, posing health risk
Strong Tea Cafeteria in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, has been shut down for violating food safety laws in the emirate. The authorities said that the cafe posed a ‘significant risk’ to public …
IIMA to launch Dubai campus in 2025 with full-time MBA, eyes global talent and leadership
The Dubai campus will launch with IIMA’s full-time One-year MBA programme, tailored for working professionals and entrepreneurs …
“If you’re not in Dubai or Mumbai, it’s goodbye”
The Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, held on the sidelines of the Dubai Crown Prince’s landmark visit to India, spotlit opportunities and synergies between the financial capitals of the UAE and …
Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 147.4 kg of narcotics, psychotropic substances
DUBAI, 25th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Customs, operating under the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, has thwarted a major smuggling attempt, intercepting 147.4 kilogrammes of narcotics and …
Worried UAE investors seek answers from UK asset firm under fraud investigation
Several UAE-based investors say they are in the dark about their funds after a UK-based asset management firm under investigation for suspected fraud, suspended payments.
We tried the viral Dubai chocolate. These are the best supermarket versions
The hottest chocolate in town is from Dubai. A doorstep-sized slab stuffed with an oozing mixture of ground pistachios, sesame paste and crisp shreds of an Arabic pastry called kadaif, it’s the star …
Houston Is Still Cashing In on the Viral Dubai Chocolates Trend. Here’s Where to Find It.
Houston has kept the chocolatey, pistachio-loaded trend going with Dubai chocolate strawberries, crepes, ice cream, and more …
Rethinking the Rails: The Challenges for Card Networks
Fintech expert Felipe Izquierdo, a recognized authority in venture capital, corporate strategy, and financial technology, shares insights on the challenges …
Cathie Woods’ Ark Invest ignores market downturn, adds $13.3M to Coinbase position
While global markets tumbled at the start of the week, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest went against the grain by acquiring more shares across two of its …
UAE: Sharjah to use AI in buildings for early fire detection, prevention
Sharjah will start using artificial intelligence (AI) in buildings in the future to help with fire safety. The first step in this will be a research carried out in Sharjah with help from local and …
Dubai tenders first two packages of $22bn tunnels scheme
Dubai Municipality has issued the request for proposals for the first two contracts of the $22bn Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project. At least four companies have been prequalified as lead …
Dubai adopts LiDAR and digital twin technology for road asset management
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted the latest LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to assess the condition of road assets …
Dubai inspires curiosity as a tourist destination
It is over a decade since Issam Kazim joined Dubai Tourism, setting out a detailed strategy to set up the emirate for its leap into the world’s leading destinations. Since he joined in 2014, the …