The US and United Arab Emirates are partnering on a path to allow Abu Dhabi to purchase advanced American-made semiconductors for its artificial intelligence projects, President Donald Trump said on …
Charlotte’s airport to add direct flight to Abu Dhabi in 2026
Etihad Airways will start flying out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport May 4, 2026 to Abu Dhabi. Why it matters: The roughly 15-hour direct flight will be Charlotte’s longest route and the first to the Middle East.
Trump says he’ll let UAE buy ‘top-tier’ American AI chips
President Donald Trump said Friday in Abu Dhabi that the United States and the United Arab Emirates are moving forward on a deal to let Abu Dhabi buy advanced AI chips made by American companies.
Democrats push to block UAE arms deals as trump unveils $200 billion in new agreements
Congressional Democrats have moved to block multiple U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising concerns about the Gulf nation’s alleged role in Sudan’s civil war and its growing ties …
Sharjah: Fire in 5 warehouses brought under control
A major fire that broke out in five warehouses in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 on Friday, was brought under control, the emirate’s Civil Defence said. According to authorities, the operations room …
Trump caps Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi with dizzying investment pledges
The US President is also moving towards a nuclear deal with Iran and has lifted sanctions on Syria. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chip City’s Dubai Chocolate ‘Crookie’ available for 2 days: How to get one
Chip City is rolling out the Dubai Chocolate Crookie (a cross between a croissant and a cookie) for just two days — Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17.
Top Fintech Innovations in Private Equity & Venture Capital Across Australia
Australia is becoming a big player in the world of financial technology better known as fintech. And one area where this is clearly visible is in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). These …
“Profitable forever”: PB Fintech’s dream quarter sees renewals, credit, UAE biz in green
As the company achieved key profitability milestones, PB Fintech’s leadership detailed the evolving business mix, a renewed focus on core insurance economics, and a cautious approach to lending and …
Trump plans to crack trade deals with select nations, markets respond
US President Donald Trump revealed key details about his tariff-related plans during his visit to the UAE. He said the US will prioritise select nations to crack deals and not pursue all of …
They Want America to Fail: Dem Lawmakers Move to Tank Trump’s $200 Billion Deal with UAE Same Day He Announced It
Remember the huge role the Sudanese civil war and the United Arab Emirates alleged role in supplying one side of it played in the 2024 U.S. presidential election? I sure don’t! I mean, sure: It’s a …
How Haider Rafique is putting crypto exchange OKX on the map
Call him a dealmaker, a rainmaker, or even a power broker – but Haider Rafique gets things done. As the managing partner and chief marketing officer at OKX, he is helping put one of the …
Woman ‘starstruck’ after dining with penguins in Dubai restaurant, shares video
Zoe Liu offered viewers a glimpse into this one-of-a-kind culinary adventure through the video that has now gone viral on social media.
14 rare photos showing how Burj Al Arab went from napkin drawing to ‘seven star hotel’
Construction of the Burj Al Arab was initially kept under wraps, with not a peep until the world’s media were told of the project at the World Travel Market Expo in November 1995. Somehow, no images …
Dubai: Want to invest in crypto? Read this book now
Just read The Bitcoin Standard.” That was the advice I got two years ago when I told someone I was having trouble grasping exactly why anyone would invest in Bitcoin. I knew I was being called …
Sharjah Museums Authority celebrates International Museum Day
As part of its celebration of International Museum Day, Sharjah Museums Authority will illuminate a selection of its landmark buildings for three consecutive nights, from May 18 to 20, 2025.
8th Sharjah International Chess Masters features 350 players
The event features 350 players from 60 countries, showcasing strong international representation and competitive diversity. A panel of 15 international arbiters will oversee the competition. FIDE …