Dubai continues to attract major technology ventures as artificial intelligence companies increasingly look beyond traditional tech hubs to build globally adaptable systems. This summer, …
du launches $50m venture fund to back UAE startups and accelerate digital innovation
Ventures, has been established in partnership with investment firm Shorooq and marks a strategic expansion of its role beyond traditional telecommunications …
Abu Dhabi property transactions more than double in 2026 despite regional tension
Abu Dhabi’s residential property market recorded strong transaction growth in the first quarter of 2026, with new project launches helping transaction volumes more than double year-on-year despite a …
Dubai’s du launches $50mln venture capital fund, appoints Shorooq as manager
Dubai-based telecom operator du has launched du Ventures, a $50 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in startups and emerging technologies to support the growth of its core business. The …
Dubai issues rules governing use of cameras in enforcement, judicial procedures
The resolution aims to strengthen professional conduct among enforcement officers in Dubai, enhance transparency and integrity, protect individual rights, ensure legal compliance, and support the use …
Sharjah toddler death case: Neighbors released on bail
The families of two young Indian girls, who were detained in connection with the tragic death of a two-year-old Pakistani toddler in Sharjah, have been released on bail, marking a significant …
UAE non-oil business growth picks up in May but war and Hormuz standoff weigh, PMI shows
The UAE’s non-oil private sector expanded only modestly in May as war in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on output and new business growth, a business survey …
Dubai business costs cut as DMCC offers licence discounts of up to 25% for companies
Dubai’s DMCC launches a new business support package with licence discounts of up to 25 per cent, fee waivers and incentives for more than 26,000 companies …
New UAE salary rule drives 151% jump in WPS transactions at Al Ansari
The company said the increase highlights the growing importance of the Wage Protection System in supporting wage protection, compliance and operational efficiency …
Sharjah toddler death: Neighbours released on bail; probe continues
The families were taken in for questioning on the day of the incident in which a two-year-old boy fell to his death from a staircase area in a residential tower …
UAE-based RemotePass nets US$17.4 million Series B to deepen its footprint in Europe and the US
Abu Dhabi-based global employment, payroll, and spend platform RemotePass has bagged US$17.4 million in Series B funding round led by London-based EBRD Venture Capital, the venture investment arm of …
Indian comedian deported from Dubai over ‘harmless joke’ on war tensions, shares ordeal
Comedian Yash Bhardwaj has revealed that he was detained in Dubai for 47 days after a comedy reel led to police action, before being deported to India. He said the experience was emotionally and …
How UAE-founded Armoir is reinventing the suitcase for modern travellers
Founded by French entrepreneur Martial Dahan, Armoir was born out of a personal frustration experienced during years of frequent travel.
Dubai’s next mega project: How Metro Gold Line and Blue Line will transform emirate
How the Dubai Metro Gold Line and Blue Line will transform the emirate, completing the city’s next mega project.
Flights to UAE, Kuwait affected, Bahrain closes airspace after Iran launches attack
Following the attack, flights are reportedly evacuating or holding positions in the airspace near the Persian Gulf including Dubai and the UAE.
Iran US War News LIVE: UAE, Bahrain flights suspended as tensions flare again – Peace talks faltering?
Tensions between Iran and the United States have seemed to flare again, with America intercepting Iranian missiles and drone attacks on allies in the Middle East. Track Iran US War LIVE Updates here.
UAE nuclear plant attackers ‘knew what they were doing’: IAEA chief
IAEA head Rafael Grossi said the attackers aimed to cause a major incident. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.