Touching down in summer 2025, the Moxy Al Barsha will be a swish new addition packed with stylish features and fun decor. Designed to be a ‘playful lifestyle hotel’, the site is well connected to …
Emaar: Restaurants offered 4-month rent relief as Dubai Fountain undergoes upgrade
Emaar’s Dubai Fountain, a major tourist draw, has closed for five months to undergo extensive renovations. Emaar: Restaurants offered 4-month rent relief as Dubai Fountain undergoes upgrade. Dubai …
University of Sharjah hosts International Forum on Islamic Scientific Heritage in Al-Andalus
The Sharjah International Foundation for the History of Arab and Muslim Sciences (SIFHAMS) of the University of Sharjah convened its Ninth International Scientific Forum, themed “Islamic Scientific …
UAE: Saudi travel firm Almosafer aims to launch IPO by year-end or early 2026, says CEO
Saudi Arabia’s travel company Almosafer – part of Seera Group – aims to go public by the end of this year or early next year, its chief executive said.“We’re still on track for IPO sometime in the …
Rooted in the region: Rotana strengthens UAE and Saudi Arabia presence with 12 new hotels
These properties are part of a larger development pipeline that will bring Rotana’s total KSA presence to 20 hotels by 2027. The projects span commercial zones, heritage districts, and family travel …
Dubai Real Estate Market Report Q1 2025: Provident Estate reports record-breaking growth across segments
Most Searched Communities in Q1 2025 Search trends revealed a clear preference for waterfront living and established communities: Dubai Marina remained the most searched for apartments. JVC followed …
Tomorrow World Properties announces entry into the UAE market with major development plans
Global real estate developer Tomorrow World Properties has announced its official entry into the United Arab Emirates market, establishing its regional headquarters in Dubai and introducing its first …
Abu Dhabi to roll out face-recognition technology for check-in across all hotels
Abu Dhabi will deploy face-recognition technology across all hotels for the safety of the visitors, residents and employees. The new system will “enhance guest verification processes,” and “simplify …
IHC, ADQ and FAB pioneer UAE Dirham-backed stablecoin for the digital economy
Abu Dhabi, UAE – IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by Dirhams, which will be fully regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab …
5 wonderful things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: April 29 to May 1
As we bid farewell to April in Abu Dhabi… April is nearly coming to an end, and as we close off the month this week, we can guarantee that the fun never stops in the capital. Take your pick from this …
UAE’s largest lender FAB beats profit view on investment banking, markets growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) , the United Arab Emirates’ biggest lender by assets, on Tuesday beat first-quarter estimates, driven by strong growth in non-interest income including investment banking …
UAE’s FAB profit beats estimates on strong growth in non-funded income
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the United Arab Emirates’ biggest lender by assets, beat first-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in non-interest income from fees and …
A British man has been kept in a Dubai jail for 17 years and we need answers
Ryan’s birthday this week is the anniversary of his arrest – and should have been the anniversary of his release from prison one year ago.
Mandatory E-Invoicing to Roll Out in UAE From 2026
The system will automate workflows and standardise invoicing, with aims to cut business processing costs by up to 66%.
We moved to Dubai for a better life and thought tax-free earning would make us rich – but we’re worse off than in UK
Since 2022, Russian nationals have bought up £4.8billion-worth of properties in Dubai that are either existing or being developed, according to economists with the EU Tax Observatory and Norway’s …
UAE: Wellness to boom in region, drive travel, experts say
Wellness has become one of the most important factors that has been driving travel across the region and the world, according to commentators at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that began in Dubai on …
Axie Infinity investor Animoca plans to fund UAE start-ups as it debuts in Middle East
Venture capital and software company Animoca Brands is planning to set up funds for UAE start-ups as it makes its debut in the Middle East, its newly-appointed regional head has said. The Hong …