With five days to go before, Dubai’s Global Village on Friday activated its online ticketing platform. Visitors can now buy entry passes. The popular festival park will be back for its Season 29 on Wednesday, October 16, with and three more cultural pavilions.
UAE: Fintech Surge 2024 to showcase global fintech leadership
With over 100 exhibitors, 120 speakers, and more than 1,200 investors, Fintech Surge 2024 is set to deliver an agenda packed with cutting-edge discussions and live demonstrations, setting the stage …
Dubai announces Golden Visa for private school teachers, but there is a condition
Educators in Dubai’s schools and universities will soon be eligible for a Golden Visa, as announced by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on October 5. This long-term residency is …
Why shoulder surfing is a key threat for Fintech
Shoulder surfing might seem like a dated method of criminal activity but in today’s mobile-driven world it is rapidly evolving. The financial technology sector must adapt to this growing threat by …
UAE seals bilateral trade talks with Malaysia
Non-oil trade between the UAE and Malaysia reached $2.5bn in the first half of 2024, a 7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023 …
Dubai’s Damac Group to Spend $1 Billion in Thai Data Center Push
A subsidiary of Dubai-based Damac Group is investing around $1 billion in a data center project in Thailand, the latest to join a global push by technology companies to build cloud and AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
17YO teen from Dubai creates teen mind controlled prosthetic hand
I hope to become a neurosurgeon with a concentration in brain-computer interfaces, striving to create implantable technology that can alleviate strokes, muteness and autism, allowing me to finally hear my brother’s voice and empower POD.
Telecom giant du revamps b2b portfolio, unveils new sub-brands
The revamped B2B portfolio marks a significant shift for du, allowing the company to offer more than just connectivity.
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld expansion 55% complete
Miral has announced that construction of the 16,900-square-metre expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is now over 55% complete, and is set for opening to the public in 2025. The …
Sharjah: 93 mosques to offer Friday sermons, lessons in 5 languages
To spread religious knowledge among all segments of the society, Sharjah has designated 93 mosques for non-Arab communities. Those will include 74 mosques in Sharjah city, ten in the central region, …
‘Ratan Tata never jumped queues’: UAE business leaders share life lessons they learnt from the titan
Indian billionaire and national icon Ratan Tata, former chairman of well-diversified conglomerate Tata Group, passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai late on Wednesday. But his legacy has stamps all …
Mahadev App promoter Chandrakar arrested; likely to be extradited from UAE
The CBI took over all Chhattisgarh Police’s first information reports (FIR) in the case including the one which names former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel …
The biggest supermoon of the year is coming – here’s how to spot it in the UAE
Looking for the supermoon? This month’s Hunter Supermoon is the biggest of the year and here’s where you can spot it.
Mahadev betting scam: UAE officials nab alleged kingpin Saurabh Chandrakar
Saurabh Chandrakar, mastermind of the Mahadev Online Book scam, has been arrested by UAE authorities on money laundering charges. The ED is pursuing his extradition. The scam, involving laundering …
Mahadev betting scam: Kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar arrested in Dubai; likely to be deported to India
Sourabh Chandrakar, one of the promoters of the Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested in Dubai after the Interpol Red Corner issued a notice upon the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED …
As Dubai Becomes the New Chelsea, Brace for Exit Taxes
But what an exit tax can do is level the playing field at a time of rising global tax competition. And one indicator of what the competition has to offer is the whooshing sound of money heading to …
du Boosts B2B Portfolio with New Sub-Brands, du Tech & du Infra
du has announced its newly revamped B2B portfolio, crafted to redefine digital possibilities for businesses nationwide. du has unveiled two new operating sub-brands joining du Business, du Tech and du …