Major Gulf equities mostly opened higher on Wednesday, with the Dubai bourse recovering part of its recent losses, even as investors remained wary of inflationary and growth risks linked to the …
Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy
Iran has attacked commercial ships across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the energy-rich region as global energy concerns mounted, as …
Drone strike near Dubai Airport leaves ‘several people injured’
Four people have been injured after two drones fell near a major international airport. The Dubai Media Office said two drones “fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while …
Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue
Two Iranian drones have hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people though flights continue. The Dubai Media Office, which issues statement on behalf of the city-state’s …
Dubai Airport issues flights update after Iran missile strikes hit with four wounded
Dubai International Airport has confirmed its operations have resumed following a drone strike nearby which wounded four people on Wednesday morning. Authorities confirmed that two Iranian drones …
UAE banks race to replace OTPs as new fraud rules take effect
New regulations from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), set to take effect by the end of March 2026, are forcing financial institutions to rethink how they authenticate customers and detect scams in …
Indian Nationals Now Get Pre-Approved Visas Into Dubai, But There’s a Catch
India is Dubai’s largest tourism market by a long shot, but this new visa is likely only for a select few. Indian nationals now receive a pre-approved visa on arrival when landing in Dubai, provided …
New Crypto Based Ethereum Pepeto Completes Platform Interface And Ethereum Price Prediction Targets $7,500
Pepeto confirmed that its platform interface is now complete, and the presale crossed $7.88 million the same week the ethereum price prediction from Standard Chartered jumped to $7,500 and bull run …
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin could reach 200T market cap on UAE television
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin could reach $200T market cap, implying $9.52M per BTC, during interview on UAE television …
Dubai businessman opens 64 apartments to house Indians stranded by Gulf travel disruption
With flights disrupted by the Middle East conflict, a Dubai based Indian entrepreneur has opened his entire residential building for travellers who suddenly found themselves stuck in the city.
Sovereign AI is helping power the UAE’s next era of competitivenes
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic pillar for the UAE, as vital to the nation’s future as energy. The UAE is focusing AI investments on sovereign AI: building infrastructure with …
Bellator Life Announces Recognition as Best Fintech Education & Digital Asset Ownership Platform in Emerging Markets
Bellator Life has been named the ‘Best Fintech Education & Digital Asset Ownership Platform in Emerging Markets in UAE of 2026’ by BestofBestReview.com, marking a milestone in its global expansion and …
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Dubai business leaders to reinforce resilience, sustain economic momentum
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended a specially convened …
Dubai Abu Dhabi news highlights: Saudi Arabia intercepts drone; Hezbollah, Israel trade fresh attacks
As the conflict between US-Israel and Iran continues to escalate, the UAE has sounded alerts over a fresh barrage of missiles from Iran. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia also intercepted two drones heading …
Building for decades: Dubai’s long game in life sciences
Dubai’s healthcare ambitions are soaring, but cultivating local research and innovation remains the ultimate test.
No income tax, no war: Where Brits can go now Dubai and Abu Dhabi are off the table
Now the Iran war has blown apart the ex-pat dream of tax free salaries and year-round sun, here are the best places to start again. For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia reigned supreme as the …
Inside Dubai: bankers begin stockpiling food
A banker living and working in Dubai says they and some of their colleagues have begun stockpiling food over concerns the fighting in the Middle East, which has entered its 11th d …