The United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries have faced waves of drone and missile salvos from Iran after Tehran unleashed a retaliatory aerial campaign on its neighbours in response to US and …
American investment firm Blackstone backs UAE-born payments and data intelligence platform ADGT with US$250 million
Blackstone, the American investment firm that’s the world’s largest alternative asset manager, has invested US$250 million in ADGT (Advanced Digital Gaming Technology), a UAE-born payments and data …
“Strategic masterstroke”: Blackstone’s $250m UAE fintech praised as first post-war investment
The deal is notable not only for its size, but for its timing as regional markets navigate volatility linked to the Iran conflict …
Sheikh Hamdan approves Dhs1b initiatives, says UAE poised for better future
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The …
Dubai announces over US$270M in economic support for businesses, families
Dubai will provide support worth over US$270 million to help businesses and families, authorities announced Monday, with the Gulf states facing economic disruption from Iran’s aerial attacks and …
Dubai rolls out Dh1B lifeline for businesses amid regional tensions
Dubai is stepping in with a major boost for its business community. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a Dh1-billion support package aimed at helping companies stay …
Magnitude beats Forever Young to win Dubai World Cup
Magnitude takes the crown at Dubai’s Meydan race course in what is dubbed ‘the richest horse race in the world’.
Abu Dhabi issues new real estate rules on escrow accounts, off-plan disputes and owners’ committees
The measures are designed to create a clearer framework for developers, investors and property owners as Abu Dhabi seeks to strengthen its position as an international real estate investment hub …
British expats targeted by Dubai police even for being sent photos of airstrike damage
Police in Dubai have been targeting British expats and holidaymakers by swooping on areas hit by drones or missiles and demanding to look at people’s phones. Anyone arrested for taking or sharing …
The Women Behind Fintech’s Most Important Infrastructure Decisions
From real-time payments to data governance and compliance, the women shaping fintech infrastructure are defining how the industry scales—and whether it works.
Arab Financial Services appoints Mahmoud Ismail as managing director, Egypt and Group head of acquiring products
Dubai, UAE, Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payments provider and fintech enabler across the MENA region, announced the appointment of Mahmoud Ismail as Managing Director, Egypt …
Dubai restaurant’s ‘relationship discount’ turns heads as F&B players experiment to drive footfall
In a city where restaurants are battling softer demand and shifting consumer habits, one Dubai venue is taking an unconventional route to keep tables full. At Anna’s by Jimmydixs, located inside the …
Park Hyatt Dubai Introduces The Lagoon Beach Club and Lagoon Family At Dubai Creek Resort
From serene beachside moments to vibrant social spaces, Park Hyatt Dubai reimagines the Dubai Creek Resort experience with its latest additions …
Government must do more to help detained Brits in UAE, advocacy group says
The UK Foreign Office says it is giving consular assistance to “a small number of British nationals” that have been detained there after allegedly taking pictures of Iranian attacks.
UAE arrests dozens of British citizens over online posts during Iran war
The government has launched a major crackdown on social media posts and videos depicting Iranian missile attacks …
‘Dubai could be blown up’: US top economist Jeffrey Sachs flags risks for UAE if it enters Iran war
Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs warned the UAE that its alignment with the US and Israel could expose Dubai and Abu Dhabi to serious threats if it enters the ongoing Iran war. He criticized the Abraham …
What Does India Import from Dubai?
What does India import from Dubai? Learn about major goods India imports from Dubai, top imported products and interesting facts about India–Dubai trade relations.