The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has introduced a ban on heavy vehicles and workers’ buses entering Abu Dhabi Island during peak …
UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence for satellite broadband services
Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications has received a 10-year licence from the UAE’s TDRA to provide satellite internet. This move aims to diversify connectivity, enhance network resilience, …
UAE-based private jet firm explores $1 billion IPO
The UAE-based private aviation company was founded by Thomas Flohr in 2004. A private aviation firm stationed in the UAE is weighing up the possibility of launching an IPO in Europe. Bloomberg has …
iD Fresh to open second UAE factory in Sharjah as it eyes $1 billion India IPO next year
No preservatives, no shortcuts: Inside iD Fresh’s clean-label playbook as it scales Add as a preferred source on Google Ajman: iD Fresh Food, best known for ready-to-cook South Indian staples such as …
Middle East IPOs to bounce back in 2026 after slump
UAE is set for up to 12 listings in the first half of year, raising billions of dollars, analysts say …
DUBAI DISRUPTED | Glitzy desert destination tries to turn tourism tide
The tourism industry in Dubai (and much of the United Arab Emirates, for that matter) took a huge hit following heated tensions in the Middle East in early 2026. It was understandably a scary …
UAE “Spy Sheikh” Behind Trump Crypto Bank: 49% Ownership, $500M and Questions MAGA Can’t Avoid
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan and co-investors are behind an entity that owns 49% of the holding company created for the planned Trump crypto World Liberty Financial’s US banking venture, …
No more removing laptops, liquids: Dubai Airport upgrades security checks
The airport is gradually replacing older screening systems as part of a broader effort to speed up passenger processing and reduce travel hassles.
Abu Dhabi DoE drives water security solutions at World Water Week 2026
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) took part in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a trusted global partner and …
Abu Dhabi announces free Hafilat card for high-scoring public school students
Abu Dhabi has announced that the Hafilat card, used to pay public transport fares in the emirate, will be free of charge for one year for high-achieving public school students. This applies to high …
Dubai-based American lawyer charged 2 EVs, ran AC nonstop, and still paid less than most Americans
Charging at-home in Dubai saved her over $400 on gas costs.
Dubai to open two new lanes on Emirates Road on Sunday to cut Sharjah travel times
Upgrade will increase traffic capacity by 4,000 vehicles an hour …
Bessent targets banks in UAE over Iran ties
The Trump administration is moving to cut off bank branches located in the United Arab Emirates from the U.S. financial system, the first public action under Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ’s new …
US targets Egyptian bank’s UAE branches under new push for Iran’s economic isolation
The Trump administration is taking steps to limit an Egyptian bank’s operations in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the financial institution of serving as an economic lifeline to Tehran’s …
The angel hair chocolate bar contains Turkish cotton candy and pistachio cream.
First, the Dubai chocolate bar sent foodies into a spiral with its crunchy kataifi and pistachio cream filling, inspiring everything from Shake Shack’s Dubai chocolate shake to IHOP’s latest pancake …
New rules for Dubai tourist visa: Key entry requirements revealed
Current GDRFA Dubai guidance requires at least six months of passport validity and medical insurance valid in the UAE. Travellers also need a ticket to leave the UAE or continue their journey.
UAE visa rules: How to switch visas without leaving the country
Applicants changing status inside the UAE must secure the new visa and cancel their previous residence where required …