Banks in the UAE know which problems they want fintechs to solve. What they lack, argues Mark Rothwell-Brooks, is a fast, repeatable way of finding the right partner and proving the solution works.
Bitcoin printed a death cross for the first time in three years – why analysts think it could signal a bottom, not a crash
Bitcoin printed its first weekly “death cross” in three years, a pattern that has appeared near past market bottoms. ・BTC gained over 30% in August, but trading volumes remain weak and near 2023 …
Why your next Dubai staycation should be at JA The Resort
Beach days, horse riding, golf, watersports and more, all without leaving Dubai. Why your next Dubai staycation should be at JA The Resort. Partner Content. News.
Malls Stopped Selling Back-to-School. Now They’re Staging It.
Back-to-School used to be a mall’s easiest sell: put the whole list under one roof, run a discount, wait for parents to walk in. This year, the strongest mall …
Sharjah roads upgraded in two areas as new academic year begins
Upgrades covering more than 1,500 metres aim to improve traffic flow and road safety for motorists and other road users across the emirate …
Central Cee, Bryson Tiller to headline BREDx in Abu Dhabi this November
BRED Abu Dhabi has unveiled a two-day BREDx festival on November 13 and 14, with Central Cee and Bryson Tiller headlining. Abu Dhabi is getting a neo-cultural experience with the launch of BREDx, a …
TP-Link unveils Archer 8 Ultra as part of its first WiFi 8 lineup
Link’s Archer 8 Ultra lineup, with regional pre-orders from 30 September. UAE pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
New UAE tax comes into force today
While an excise tax on vapes and e-liquids has been in place since 2019, the new levy introduces a minimum price on vaping liquids. The new tax will allow the introduction of a minimum excise price of …
The UAE has just introduced a brand-new tax
The Ministry of Finance is rolling out a new excise tax price of Dhs1 per millilitre for liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools.
Rentify’s Earn AI: An Operating Layer for Dubai’s Landlords
Rentify co-founders Rashed Hareb and Rajneel Kumar on Earn AI, the operating layer builtto show Dubai landlords what every unit is actually earning.
The latest flight advice for Abu Dhabi airport travellers: Etihad, Air Arabia & more
The latest news and updates and advice on Etihad flight status and cancellations to and from Abu Dhabi in September 2026 for Etihad, Air Arabia …
Dubai-it: From coffee chats to business connections, how Dubai’s networking culture works
Discover how Dubai’s networking culture turns casual coffee chats into lasting friendships, business connections, and global collaborations through curiosity and proactive community-building …
UAE opens new growth opportunities as key sectors gain fresh momentum
The UAE entered 2026 with considerable economic momentum. Dubai’s economy had expanded by 5.4% in 2025 to Dh937 billion, with growth accelerating to 6.4% in the final quarter. Foreign investment …
NYU Abu Dhabi announces recipients of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarship for Outstanding High School Students – Class of 2027
Program offers a transformative academic and cultural experience that prepares Emirati students in the UAE for admission to, and success at, top …
Dubai property no longer safe haven
Thousands of Pakistanis have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Dubai, particularly in property. Pakistan was identified twice as the second-largest foreign investor in Dubai property. It was …
Starlink gets ten-year licence to operate in the UAE
The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted LEO satellite operator Starlink a ten-year licence to establish, operate, and manage broadband satellite …
Offshore jack-up rig leg extension works completed ahead of schedule
Boom Booster configuration in the UAE helps to extend working life of an offshore asset, maximizing its value.