Abu Dhabi is taking a big step toward sustainable urban mobility with the conversion of Bus Service No. 65 to an eco-friendly service. Operated entirely by green buses powered by hydrogen and electric …
UAE’s Masdar in talks on $200 million solar power deal with Endesa, sources say
Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar and Spanish power utility Endesa are closing in on a deal that would see Masdar pay around $200 million for a 49.9% stake in a solar portfolio controlled by …
UAE economy expected to expand at 4.8% this year on trade, tourism
The UAE economy is expected to grow at 4.8 per cent this year, a report showed on Tuesday. According to the latest ICAEW Economic Insight report prepared by Oxford Economics, trade and tourism are …
45 solo Dubai trips, multiple business ventures: Probe deepens in Ranya Rao case
Authorities found that Ranya Rao travelled to Dubai 52 times between 2023 and 2025, with 45 of them being a single-day round trip. In the first two months of 2025, she made 27 visits, often passing through Bengaluru, Goa, and Mumbai. Her solo travel on 45 …
Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) announces tokenization regulatory sandbox, calls for EOIs
Despite the fact that the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), based out of Dubai (UAE), launched its regulatory framework for investment tokens in 2021, the regulator notes that it didn’t …
Dubai Trips, Credit Card Transactions & Financial Frauds: DRI’s Key Findings In Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly smuggling around 14.8kg gold bars from Dubai to Bangalore last week. From frequent visits to Dubai …
GCC banks to thrive as GDP tipped to hit 3.5% as UAE and Saudi lead growth
GDP growth in the GCC is projected at 3.5 per cent in 2025. Interest rate cuts, together with further investment and structural reform initiatives, will mean non-oil growth of over 3.4 per cent in the …
Dubai 2-Year Employment Visa Update 2025
Dubai has rolled out significant changes to its 2-year employment visa, simplifying the process for experts to work in the UAE. This guide has all you need to know about the new Dubai 2-Year …
UAE labour law: 13 types of work permits to hire employees in private sector
Learn about the UAE’s 13 work permits for private sector hiring, including freelance, temporary, and part-time options to support a dynamic labor market.
Klarna is ready to ride the IPO roller coaster
Klarna, the Swedish fintech unicorn that made its name in buy now pay later, last week filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “KLAR.” …
UoS, AUS announce 2nd Sharjah International Conference on Education
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the University of Sharjah (UoS) and American University of Sharjah (AUS) have …
Dubai real estate: Affordable luxury homes sector up 34% last year as rental yields and new trend emerges
Dubai real estate investors are turning to affordable luxury as high rental yields and price increases sustain demand. The UAE’s affordable luxury real estate sector is booming, with 2024 seeing a 34 …
Tax issues to keep in mind while buying property in the UAE
Question: Indians have shown great interest in buying properties in the Gulf especially in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Will this result in any investigation by revenue authorities in India in case …
Sharjah: Over Dh50,000 seized, 107 beggars arrested in major crackdown
Sharjah Police arrested 107 individuals, seizing over Dh50,000 from them, in a major crackdown on begging during the first half of Ramadan this year. The authority said that the accused comprised 87 …
New Coastal Development in Sharjah to House 60,000 Residents
A new AED 25 billion coastal development is underway in Al Hamriyah, Sharjah, spanning 60 million square feet and designed to accommodate over 60,000 residents across eight islands. The Ajmal Makan …
Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Sharjah has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector workers in the Emirate. The Sharjah Human Resources Department (SHRD) revealed there will be a five or six-day break depending on the …
Abu Dhabi signs deal with Microsoft to enhance government efficiency
The Abu Dhabi government on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement with Microsoft and Core42 to enhance the efficiency of government services in the digital sphere.The agreement between the …