Digital asset firms continue to view Dubai as an essential hub for global financial innovation and growth © Walaa Alshaer/Bloomberg Fintechs are signalling a sustained commitment to the Gulf even as …
EXCLUSIVE: Primark draws 35,000 shoppers in Dubai opening weekend as sales surge past 400,000 items
According to John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, more than 35,000 visitors passed through the doors of the brand’s flagship store at Dubai Mall over its opening weekend. “Thank …
Dubai-based CarniStore secures US$12.25 million investment from the UAE’s Emirates Growth Fund
UAE-based Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has made a strategic minority investment of AED45 million (US$12.25 million) in Dubai-based premium butcher shop and smokehouse CarniStore, marking the former’s …
Drone targets Thuraya Telecommunications building in Sharjah, authorities confirm no casualties
The statement also included a public advisory urging residents and businesses not to circulate unverified information …
Dubai approves AED 1bn business support package as GDP grows 5.4%, says Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai has approved an AED 1 billion support package for its business sector, as the emirate reported strong economic growth and reaffirmed its commitment to stability and resilience, Crown Prince …
Dubai Outlet Mall keeps adding retailers
Dubai Outlet Mall has been adding to its rollcall of retailers. The latest additions to the portfolio are Baby Shop, Jashanmal, Porsche Design, Gerry Weber, Vero Moda, Jack & Jones, Charles & Keith …
Dubai’s Nakheel to develop huge shopping mall in Nad Al Sheba
Dubai developer Nakheel has announced plans to build a new 1.2 million square foot shopping mall at Nad Al Sheba. The mall will feature around 200 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets …
Sharjah Telecom building targeted in drone attack, no injuries reported
A telecommunications facility in Sharjah was targeted in a drone attack on Monday, with authorities confirming no injuries were reported.The incident involved the administrative building of Thuraya …
Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Is Set Ablaze After Attack Off the Coast of Dubai
A Kuwaiti crude carrier was “directly attacked” by Iranian forces while anchored at the Dubai port in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait’s state news agency said Tuesday morning, citing the Kuwait …
Iran Strikes Fully Laden Kuwait Oil Tanker in Dubai Port
Iran hit a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker in the anchorage area of Dubai’s port, damaging the hull and starting a fire on board in an escalation of attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf.
Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill
Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control. Kuwait …
Is it Safe to Travel to Dubai? What to Know as Flights Partially Resume
As flight schedules and daily life slowly resume in Dubai, here’s what travelers need to know about safety and visiting the city right now …
Administrative building in Sharjah region targeted by Iranian drone, UAE authorities announce
The post came after earlier warnings from the UAE Ministry of Defense that the emirate’s air defenses were actively engaged in interception activities.
Iranian Drone Targets Thuraya Facility in Sharjah
Authorities in Sharjah announced that the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the Emirate’s Central Region was …
Sharjah authorities respond to drone attack on telecom building
Authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah are responding to an incident involving a drone attack targeting the administrative building of Thuraya …
Fires reported at pumping stations along UAE’s ADCOP pipeline
By Newsbase Satellite imagery appears to show fires at two pumping stations along the UAE’s Habshan-Fujairah oil pipeline, a key export route designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to …
Five Britons in UAE jails for taking pictures of war
At least five British people are being detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges relating to taking pictures of missiles and drones, Whitehall sources said.