The UAE’s 15% global minimum tax is prompting large Indian multinational groups to reassess their free-zone structures, as the new regime could erode the benefit of the country’s 0% tax rate on qualif …
Aldar, ADCB complete Abu Dhabi’s first off-plan mortgage under new Adrec framework
Move allows buyers who have paid 50 per cent of a property’s value to secure financing before handover, boosting flexibility in the emirate’s real estate market …
Dubai’s summer property demand spans across value driven communities and premium destinations, Bayut data shows
JVC leads apartment interest, while DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Lagoons rank among the most viewed villa communities as consumers balance affordability, …
Dubai data shows August property deals down 37%; market now more selective
Dubai Land Department (DLD) figures for August show transaction volumes were down 37% and sale values down 44% year-on-year in the month. Taken alone, the headline numbers describe a market in decline …
Dubai Land Department launches ‘Initial Registration’ platform for developers
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the Initial Registration platform, integrating project registration, real estate transaction registration and escrow account management into a unified digital …
UAE-based Stellaria raises US$6.8 million to take its geospatial AI platform global
UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) and geospatial intelligence startup Stellaria has raised US$6.8 million in a seed round backed by a group of angel investors that values the company at $114.4 …
Media Mantra Consultancy FZCO strengthens UAE leadership as Abhishek Singh joins as Partner
UAE-based entrepreneur brings nearly 15 years of regional experience and strong corporate relationships as the independent communications firm scales …
Kazi Gulshan Ara: Building a business against the odds
Some people are born leaders. Others achieve leadership by dint of their hard work, devotion, passion to excel and their never-say-die attitude. Lt (Retired) Kazi Gulshan Ara is one of those who …
UAE President pardons man sentenced to 10 years in jail, fined Dh200,000 for crimes
The necessary procedures have been taken to implement the presidential pardon for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi …
UAE tax rule offers businesses up to $545,000
Tax Credit worth up to AED2m ($544,588). To do so, companies need to obtain approval in the year qualifying expenditure is incurred or risk losing the opportunity to claim. The credit applies to tax …
Standard Chartered Integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum into Dubai’s eFX Trading Platform
Standard Chartered just made a pretty significant call. The bank launched institutional crypto spot trading in Dubai, dropping Bitcoin and Ethereum directly …
Hotels with private beach in Dubai
Dubai makes a beach holiday easy to combine with luxury hotels, city attractions and resort facilities. The challenge is choosing the right stretch of coast. Some private beach hotels focus on quiet …
Things to do in Dubai that feel less touristy
Dubai is famous for its skyscrapers, luxury malls, beaches, and headline attractions. But there is another side of the city that feels quieter, more personal, and closer to everyday life. If you want …
UAE suppliers given 24 hours to remove counterfeit goods under new anti-fraud rules
Regulations also require businesses to issue public announcements when products are withdrawn …
Closed Door Security becomes the UAE’s first CREST accredited AI-enabled penetration testing organisation
Closed Door Security, a Dubai Electronic Security Centre accredited specialist in offensive-driven security, today announced it has become the first organisation in the UAE to achieve CREST …
US strikes reduce Dubai flights amid regional tensionsPublished on: September 4, 2026 10:48 AM
Pakistan, Sept. 4 — Dubai airport has seen a sharp decline in daily flights following renewed US attacks on Iran. The latest disruptions have affected the airport’s previously stable flight …
Abu Dhabi International Boat Show is back for autumn 2026
Showcasing luxury yachts, marine tech and global leaders in the boating industry, the show is scheduled to take place from November 19-22 2026 at Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It’s the eighth …