FBI and Dubai Police arrested 276 in a massive crypto pig-butchering bust. Here is what the DOJ says happened and who got charged.
Bank of Sharjah reports record AED 729mln net profit for 2025 and approves 6.5% cash dividend
Bank of Sharjah held its 53rd Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) on April 30, 2026. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, …
Sharjah Chamber strengthens engagement with entrepreneurs in Eastern Region
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) hosted a forum for members of the Small and Medium Enterprises Centre Tijarah 101 – Khorfakkan branch, as part of efforts to engage entrepreneurs …
Dubai verzeichnet mit nur 49 Sekunden pro Jahr weltweit geringste Ausfallzeit pro Stromkunde
S.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, geschäftsführender Leiter und Geschäftsführer der Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), gab bekannt, dass DEWA einen neuen Weltrekord für die geringste …
ADCB launches off-plan mortgage scheme to ease home financing for buyers
The initiative comes at a time when off-plan transactions account for a dominant share of residential activity in Dubai and other emirates …
UAE’s OPEC exit deals major blow to oil cartel
Abu Dhabi argued the move would allow it to act more independently in its “long-term strategic and economic vision.” …
UAE launches digital bank account opening for tourists through Tourist Identity initiative
UAE launches Tourist Identity digital service enabling tourists to open bank accounts instantly on arrival via CBUAE, ICP and ADCB with biometric verification, digital debit cards and access to Jaywan …
CBUAE, ICP, ADCB launch digital bank account opening services through ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
ABU DHABI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and …
UAE visitors can open digital bank accounts in minutes with new ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
The initiative links ICP’s biometric-based digital identity system with a mobile banking application, enabling visitors to onboard without paperwork and access services …
Ripple advances major global push with new Dubai HQ, Kbank custody and RLUSD launch on OKX
Ripple is pushing forward with its global expansion, launching multiple products so far this week. A new headquarters (HQ) in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) and the integration of …
Argy, Carl Cox return, Swedish House Mafia lands in Dubai: 6 concerts to book this May
From beachfront sunset sets to all-night dance floors, Dubai’s May music calendar is packed with global electronic stars.
Nine Crypto Scam Centres Targeting US Users Shut Down in Joint Operation Involving UAE, US and China
The operation involved FBI, Dubai Police, and the Chinese authorities Defendants accused of promoting fake crypto platforms FBI links scams to millions of dollars in losses …
Sharjah Youth Council hosts youth session on empowering aviation talent
The Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah’s Youth Council, in collaboration with the Sharjah Youth Council, organised a youth session titled “Empowering Youth in the Aviation Sector” to support …
UAE fuel prices for May released as adjustments take effect
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced fuel prices for May 2026, with diesel rates held steady while petrol prices saw a slight adjustment.
UAE exits OPEC to chase the future economy
AI ambitions, shifting alliances, and a massive fiscal buffer place Abu Dhabi beyond the hydrocarbons cartel it helped build.
UAE visitors can now open digital bank accounts in minutes with new ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
The initiative links ICP’s biometric-based digital identity system with a mobile banking application, enabling visitors to onboard without paperwork and access services …
Ripple Establishes Regional Hub in Dubai to Accelerate MEA Blockchain Growth
Ripple launches Dubai MEA headquarters in DIFC to scale blockchain payment services and meet growing regional demand for regulated crypto solutions.