Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
Dubai: Record mortgage transaction volume reached with over 4,000 loans taken in July
Mortgage transaction volumes surged in Dubai to a new record with a total of 4,891 loans in July, a 9.2 per cent increase month-on-month, as property buyers take advantage of lower interest rates, …
Thanachart Bank Agrees New Partnership With Global Fintech Beehive Asia …
Uniting Thanachart brand awareness with Beehive’s innovative fintech capabilities, the Value Chain Financing Program will bring greater efficiency and value to customers and put Tbank at the …
BNB Chain Launches Season 11 of MVB, a 10-Week Global Residency for Web3 Founders
BNB Chain, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem, has announced the launch of Season 11 of Most Valuable Builder (MVB) with YZi Labs and CMC Labs, transforming its flagship incubation program into …
Binance blends lifestyle and blockchain with Virgin Active Padel partnership
Binance has partnered with Virgin Active Padel to serve up a lifestyle activation that blends community, movement and the future of …
Best restaurants in Dubai for every zodiac sign
Astrology meets appetite: best restaurants in Dubai that speak your zodiac language Even if you roll your eyes at horoscopes, there’s something entertaining (and occasionally scarily accurate) about …
Property Finder leads with the UAE’s most comprehensive catalogue of projects
Property Finder’s New Projects vertical meets this growing demand offering the UAE’s most comprehensive and fully verified database of primary developments, with 28% more projects than any other …
UAE’s Masdar secures $1.1B for 2 GW Saudi solar megaproject: What to know
AL-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the …
UAE-headquartered CE-Ventures invests in $100 million funding round for US nuclear technology firm
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, today announced its participation in the $100 million Series B funding round for leading US nuclear technology company Aalo …
Dubai to Roll Out 200 Ultra-Fast EV Charging Stations
The rollout will begin in October 2025, when 20 of the chargers are installed at high-demand locations across the emirate. Within the following 12 months, the project will expand to reach 200 chargers …
Presight AI-Startup Accelerator brings together global founders, big tech and UAE powerhouses in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, is hosting its first-ever AI-Startup Accelerator Bootcamp in Abu Dhabi, bringing together 10 promising startups from …
Archaeologists discover 1,400 year old Christian cross on Abu Dhabi island
Archaeologists discover 1,400 year old Christian cross on Abu Dhabi island – The cross shows a stepped pyramid representing Golgotha, where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, and leaves sprouting …
SEWA to enhance water security in Sharjah via strategic projects worth AED4 bn
The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) is actively working on several key projects, including the Al Hamriyah Independent Water Desalination Plant, which can produce up to 90 million …
Dubai real estate hits $17.3bn in July 2025 sales as off-plan demand soars; 10 top communities revealed
Dubai real estate sales hit $17.3bn in July 2025, driven by off-plan demand. See the 10 most in-demand communities and top projects …
Sultan strengthens water security in Sharjah with Dhs4b projects
Under the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and in line with His …
Abu Dhabi gains right to open Spheres across Middle East
Abu Dhabi’s department of culture and tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has secured the right to open new Sphere venues across the Middle East and North Africa. The agreement was disclosed in a regulatory …
UAE serves as model in advancing women’s leadership
The UAE has developed a comprehensive framework for women’s empowerment, adopting a systematic approach to address challenges, expand opportunities and prepare women for leadership across multiple …