Dubai: Two people tragically died from smoke inhalation following a fire at a hotel in Dubai’s Naif area, the Dubai Media Office announced on Saturday. The Dubai Civil Defence teams swiftly responded, …
Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%
The growth in passenger traffic was more pronounced in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi airports serving 7.7 million passengers.
UAE jobs: 6-month maternity leave with full salary? Why firms should give mums longer breaks
While the UAE has set out rules on maternity and paternity leaves, there are companies that go the extra mile. There’s one that allows working mothers to have an and new dads can get extra 42 days.
UAE helps Gaza bakeries make bread again amid hunger crisis
The UAE has started an initiative to help Gaza make bread again amid critical shortage due to the ongoing war. Countless of Palestinians have been surviving on bread as food supplies run out — but …
Nokia to lead European lighthouse project on 6G sustainability
Finnish vendor Nokia announced that it has been selected by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), a public-private initiative funded by the European Commission, to coordinate the …
New UAE laws; Petrol price increase; Dubai’s ‘viral chocolate’; Visa amnesty extended; Tax rules updated – 10 things you missed this week
Sarah Hamouda, founder of the now-cult-favourite brand, FIX, has transformed a pregnancy craving into a booming artisanal business globally known as the ‘Dubai Viral Chocolate’. Her products are so in …
Dubai Vs. Singapore: Entrepreneur’s Viral Thread Breaks Down Expat Life, Opportunities, & Challenges
A viral social media thread by Alessandro Palombo compares Dubai and Singapore’s unique lifestyles, business perks, and residency challenges for aspiring expatriates and entrepreneurs.
Some UAE expats lose savings, get travel ban after falling for immigration scams
Sam Bayat, a seasoned attorney and founder of the Dubai-based Bayat Group, a law firm established in 1993, shared a case where an immigration consultant in Karama printed fake bank statements for …
Sharjah real estate boom sees transactions hit $7.6bn and volume up 47% in 9 months
The volume of real estate transactions in Sharjah has increased by 47 per cent during the first nine months of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The value of these transactions reached …
How a high debt-burden ratio in the UAE can land you in financial trouble
People in the UAE take on debt for different reasons, such as investments, property acquisition, school fees, or even to fund lifestyle purchases. However, the affordability checks put in place by …
5 lazy things to do in Dubai when you’ve had a big night out
If you live in or around JLT, (slowly) make your way to 1762 Deli and start your day with the special all-you-can-eat weekend brunch for Dhs69 per person. You can literally spend all day feasting on a …
“Billionaire Hub vs Tax-Free Oasis”: X User’s Thread Comparing Singapore And Dubai Goes Viral
Alessandro Palombo, who has lived in Dubai for four years and launched two businesses in Singapore, shared insights from his journey to help entrepreneurs and expatriates choose between the two cities …
UAE to provide subsidised bread to Gazans under ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’ op
The continuous relief initiatives and campaigns implemented by the UAE aim to support displaced Palestinian families …
Top global fintech companies to invest in
They are all doing a fantastic job, but if you’re looking for a fintech business to amaze, I’d suggest that two names stand out. Both are already listed on the public markets, in the US …
What’s Going On With China-Based Up Fintech Stock?
Up Fintech shares gain nearly 100% over the past five sessions and are climbing on heavy trading volume Wednesday. China’s central bank will set up a swap facility that would give non-bank …
Kraken Names Dapper’s Stephanie Lemmerman CFO Amid Shakeup
Kraken named Stephanie Lemmerman as chief financial officer, the latest executive suite reshuffling by the US crypto exchange as part of wide-ranging restructuring announced this week.
UAE attends Global Alliance for implementation of two-state solution meeting in Riyadh
The United Arab Emirates participated in a High-Level meeting of the Global Alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution, which was hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ninety-four …