A recent Dubai law which paves the way for freezone-registered firms to operate in the emirate’s mainland could be instrumental in attracting further foreign direct investment, a Dubai-based lawyer …
DIFC Innovation Hub and Capital.com launch “CapitalHer” to advance women’s financial confidence across the GCC
Designed to empower women across the GCC with the knowledge, confidence, and practical exposure needed to engage with financial markets responsibly …
Sharjah Elderly Services Centre provides free medical transportation to 12,000 Seniors in first year
SHARJAH, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — In its first year, the Elderly Services Centre, which is part of the Sharjah Social Services Award, has successfully helped nearly 12,000 seniors and disabled …
Alec Holding seeks to raise up to $381 million from Dubai IPO
Construction and engineering company Alec Holdings is looking to raise as much as Dh1.4 billion ($381 million) from the sale of a 20 per cent stake through an initial public offering on the Dubai …
Gulf banks close branches as Iran drones unsettle Dubai finance hub
International and local banks across the Gulf region have closed branches and told staff to work from home after debris from an Iranian drone hit a building on the outskirts of the Dubai International …
UAE grants grace period for expat residents with expired visas to re-enter country
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security in the UAE has …
UAE waives visa penalties for residents due to airspace closures
The UAE has allowed residents currently outside the country whose residency permits have expired to return without penalties after regional airspace closures prevented them from travelling back. The …
Ripple Licence Push Fuels XRP Growth Outlook Arabian Post
Ripple Licence Push Fuels XRP Growth Outlook Arabian Post.
Crypto News: Pepeto Update Amount Raised Above $7.96 Million as Ethereum Price Prediction Points to New All Time High
Pepeto crossed $7.96 million this week and the pace keeps accelerating, reflecting the seriousness of the team behind this ethereum based crypto and their goal of creating a movement not just another …
Popular crypto trader quietly leaves Dubai as Iran war looms
Dubai has long positioned itself as a global hub for crypto founders, traders, and influencers. But as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies, authorities have …
Dubai: British tourist facing up to two years in prison over footage of missiles
The tourist, who was not named, is among 21 others who have been charged under UAE cybercrime laws, according to legal advocacy group Detained in Dubai.
Dubai Abu Dhabi War LIVE: UAE intercepts 10 missiles, 26 drones in a day; sirens sounded in Bahrain
Iran’s military actions widened across key energy and maritime locations in the Middle East on Thursday, with a drone attack at Oman’s Salalah port, a container ship reportedly struck off Jebel Ali in …
Dubai Abu Dhabi War LIVE: Saudi defence ministry says intercepted drones headed to Shaybah oil field
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news Live updates: Iran’s military actions widened across key energy and maritime locations in the Middle East on Thursday, with a drone attack at Oman’s Salalah port, a …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Iran War LIVE: UAE allows residents with expired visas to return until March 31; drone intercepted in Oman’s Khasab
Drone strikes Creek Harbour building, IRGC fires on 2 Hormuz ships, Iran threatens Gulf banks. IEA releases record 400M oil barrels.
Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict
For the city whose reputation is predicated on its safe haven status, Business Insider looks at what has happened in the days since the war began.
British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles
A British man has been charged under cyber-crime laws in Dubai after allegedly filming Iranian missiles over the city.
Iran steps up attacks on Dubai and shipping as war escalates
Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should remain shut and Tehran will look to open other fronts in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks.