As one of the biggest tech-infrastructure projects in the world, one of the UAE’s most recent endeavours is a $30-$50bln investment in a 1-gigawatt AI data centre in partnership with France …
Dubai now offers driving licence online for boat, vessel; how to apply, costs explained
Get your boat or vessel driving license in Dubai without attending classes. Learn how to apply, the associated costs, and the types of marine licenses available, including pleasure and commercial …
Sharjah Government Sets Official Working Hours for Ramadan
The Sharjah Human Resources Department has announced the official working hours for government departments, authorities, and institutions during the holy month of Ramadan 1446 Hijri. Official working …
UAE travellers face stress when booking holidays, says new YouGov report
The study found that more than two-thirds of UAE travellers experience at least one stress point during the process …
Ramadan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector
Companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during Ramadan, according to MoHRE
Bradley Mtall bets back into the country after 1-month Dubai stay: “Nyumbani”
Bradley Mtall, The Gen Z Goliath, returned to Kenya after a Dubai trip funded by Zam Zam brothers. He defended controversial content with a lioness and Tenge Tenge.
Egypt-Based MNT-Halan’s Expansion Into the UAE Marks a New Phase of Growth for the Unicorn
I n the plethora of entrepreneurial success stories that have come out of the MENA in the past decade, few have demonstrated the power of pivoting efficiently the way Egypt-based …
Sharjah Islamic Bank issues $500mln sukuk
The transaction attracted exceptional investor demand, with the order book peaking at US$1.7 billion—an oversubscription of 3.4 times …
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE, the wealthy Gulf state that lies in one of the world’s biggest deserts.
UAE: Ahead of Ramadan, schools reduce hours, complete syllabus, hold events
Some UAE schools have already completed their academic syllabus for the year in anticipation of Ramadan, which is expected to begin by March 1. Indian curriculum schools, which typically end their academic year by March end,
My Dubai Rent: Soaring rents lead to change of address for teacher
My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like Escalating rents forced Heather …
Crypto Today: USDC approved in Dubai, SOL, ETH and BTC in turmoil, as Trump tariffs spark $200B losses
Litecoin (LTC) price tumbled 7% from its opening price for $126 to hit intraday lows of $112 on Monday, extending its losses since the Bybit hack into double-digits at 14%. However, on-chain data …
US says OKX crypto exchange operator enters $505 million guilty plea
The operator of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange pleaded guilty on Monday to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws and will pay nearly $505 million in fines and forfeited fees, the U.S. Department …
Abu Dhabi’s First IPO of the Year Rides AI Boom to Price at Top
Alpha Data is likely to price its initial public offering in Abu Dhabi at the top of a planned range, as investors piled into the IT services firm that’s been among the beneficiaries of a surge in …
Circle’s USDC and EURC become first DFSA-approved stablecoins in Dubai
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) and EURC have become the first stablecoins to be approved under the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA).
NewsBriefs – USDC and EURC are the first legal stablecoins recognized under Dubai’s crypto framework
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has approved Circle’s stablecoins, USD Coin (USDC) and EURC, as the first recognized tokens …
Dubai’s culinary icons: Must-try dishes from MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants
MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants was recently unveiled, and Dubai restaurants once again dominated the list. Nineteen restaurants in Dubai were included on the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best …