Since its launch in the UAE, the accelerator has supported 61 women-led startups, several of which have secured funding rounds, acquisitions and national recognition …
Kuwaiti VLCC on fire after attack off Dubai
VLCC Al-Salmi has struck while anchored offshore Dubai Port causing a fire that was later extinguished. Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KPC) said that the Kuwat-flagged, 319,660 dwt, 2011-built, Al-Salmi was …
Serhii Zakharov honored for leadership in digital payments at FinTech Week Dubai 2026
Serhii Zakharov was awarded the Excellence in Financial Leadership Award – Digital Payments Innovation at the FinTech …
Expats flee Dubai over snitches in their WhatsApp groups
Expats have fled the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over fears of being reported to police by fellow WhatsApp group members after sharing images of the Iran war, a campaigner said. More than 70 Britons …
The Latest: Iran strikes fully loaded oil tanker off Dubai coast as gas reaches $4 a gallon in US
Authorities in Dubai said Tuesday morning they “contained” a Kuwaiti oil tanker after it came under attack from Iran. Officials said there was “no oil leakage and no injuries reported.” The Dubai …
From Acquisition to IPO: Brisk Gains Finance Begins UAE Strategy With Landmark Buyout
In a decisive move that signals confidence amid global uncertainty, Brisk Gains Finance, founded by a 24-year-old entrepreneur Yash Thakkar, has acquired a profitable Dubai-based perfume company with …
UAE retail sukuk trading hits $2.95m with 464 buyers
UAE retail sukuk trading reached AED10.84 million from 464 investors, with new buyers accounting for 66% of activity since launch …
This Indian restaurant in Dubai is giving 65% off on your bill, but here’s the catch
The promotion runs on weekdays, from Sunday to Thursday, between 6 pm and 1:30 am. It also includes extras such as welcome drinks, light bites, music and shisha …
Apple reopens all its retail stores across the UAE
Apple has reopened all its retail stores across the UAE following a temporary closure. These outlets have now returned to regular operating hours, welcoming customers and offering sales and technical …
Iran strikes the UAE with missiles and drones as Gulf War spreads further
Air raid sirens sounded across the United Arab Emirates as authorities said air defenses were intercepting incoming Iranian missiles and drones, marking another major escalation in a war that is now …
UAE records 188 injuries since beginning of Iran war
Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 433 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 1,977 drones …
Satellite images reveal damage by Iran war
Satellite images are emerging, offering a view of the Iran war’s damage. Ships are seen burning in an Iranian port. Military bases in the region show destroyed buildings. Information on the war’s toll …
Abu Dhabi launches residential solar deployment policy
The Abu Dhabi DoE has launched the second phase of its Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy, to accelerate the deployment of residential solar.
Fire breaks out on oil tanker after attack offshore Dubai
A crude tanker was set ablaze offshore Dubai on Monday as attacks on ships in the Middle East resumed after a nine-day lull. According to Vanguard, the Al Salmi was struck by an unknown projectile …
Dubai rolls out Dh1 billion incentives as Middle East tensions test business confidence
Dubai has approved a set of economic and social measures, including a Dh1 billion incentives package and trade facilitation steps, aimed at supporting businesses and improving wor …
Sharjah’s Thuraya Telecom Company building targeted in drone attack
Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Sharjah authorities said they are responding to an incident in which a drone, reportedly launched from …
Dubai news LIVE: UAE rocked by fresh blasts today as tanker attacked by Iran
The attacks come after Iran warned its forces are ‘waiting for American soldiers to enter on the ground so they can rain fire upon them’.