UAE offers 13 work permit types for diverse workers. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issues these permits. The Work Bundle simplifies hiring via a digital platform. It reduces steps and …
UAE employees can now receive salaries in digital wallets as du launches new platform
Currently, some of the popular digital wallets in the UAE include Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay, among others …
Rashid Al Shamsi raises UAE flag atop Europe’s highest peak
Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and …
UAE marks World Humanitarian Day, pledges support for vulnerable
The UAE will commemorate World Humanitarian Day tomorrow, reiterating its pivotal role in providing timely assistance to those affected by crises worldwide. By mid-2024, the country’s foreign aid had …
Insights: How Dubai can soar to new heights as a global city
Dubai, which serves as a destination or transit hub for more than 90 million travellers from over 270 cities around the world, is well placed to capture a big share of the growth in leisure travel fro …
Dubai Police foil $25 million pink diamond heist in eight hours
In an operation named ‘Pink Diamond’, Dubai Police successfully thwarted the theft of an exceptionally rare pink diamond worth $25 million and foiled the criminals’ attempt to smuggle it out of the …
Dubai launches AI tech that lets passengers walk through immigration without showing passport
Dubai International Airport unveils a ground-breaking AI-powered immigration corridor, allowing up to 10 passengers to pass through without presenting documents. This innovation streamlines border …
Nakheel awards $708 mn contract to develop Bay Villas community at Dubai Islands
Building on Nakheel’s existing relationship with Fibrex Contracting, Bay Villas will feature a range of exclusive residences …
Nakheel awards AED2.6 billion contract for Bay Villas project in Dubai
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth AED2.6 billion to Fibrex Contracting for the construction of the Bay Villas project at the Dubai Islands.Featuring 636 …
Mered CEO on Factors Driving Dubai Property Boom
Dubai’s housing boom that began in late 2020 has continued despite Trump’s tariff policies and conflict in the region. Michael Belton, CEO of Dubai-based developer Mered, spoke with Bloomberg’s Chief …
Awqaf Dubai’s endowment shares portfolio surpasses AED9 million in H1
The Endowments and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) announced that the value of its endowment shares portfolio surpassed AED9 million by the end of the first half of 2025, marking a 4.7 …
Kotak International Secures UAE Licence To Sell Funds Directly To Retail Investors
Kotak International, the global arm of Kotak Mahindra Bank, on Monday said it has secured a licence from the United Arab Emirates’ Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to directly sell …
PPP success propels 4% growth in Dubai’s economy
Dubai’s economy increased by 4 percent year on year to AED120 billion ($33 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong public-private partnerships (PPPs). The health and social work sector …
Kotak Mahindra gains SCA approval to launch UAE funds
Kotak Mahindra Bank itself is among India’s most valuable banking institutions, listed on Indian stock exchanges with a market capitalisation exceeding $50 billion …
Fintech is poised for continued growth despite challenges in … – ZAWYA
Egypt – The financial technology sector in the Middle East and North Africa region is poised for continuous growth despite the macroeconomic challenges such as inflation, interest rate fluctuations, …
UAE to host inaugural UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit in Dubai on October 27
Discover the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai, aiming to foster tourism partnerships and economic growth between the UAE and African nations. Join over 250 high-level participants at …
Kotak Mahindra becomes first Indian firm to secure UAE licence for selling funds to retail investors
Kotak International secured a license from the UAE to offer investment funds to retail investors, becoming the first Indian firm to do so. This move allows Kotak to directly target retail clients, …