UAE pilots biometric payments using facial and palm recognition, signalling a shift toward card-free, secure digital transactions …
Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin
Dubai Insurance partnered with Standard Chartered–backed Zodia Custody to let policyholders pay premiums and receive claims using digital assets.
India widens crude oil import basket as shares of US, UAE, Africa rise: Survey
Between April and November 2025, the share of crude oil imports from the US rose to 8.1 per cent from 4.6 per cent in the same period of FY25, while the UAE’s share increased to 11.1 per cent from 9.4 …
ِAbu Dhabi leading model in technology integrating, customs innovation: World Customs Organisation
ABU DHABI, 29th January, 2026 (WAM) — Ian Saunders, Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), affirmed the strategic importance of selecting Abu Dhabi as the central venue for the …
UAE favorite Christen gets beaten: surprise victory for Voisard in tough AlUla stage
Yannis Voisard won Thursday’s third stage of the AlUla Tour. The Swiss rider from Tudor Pro Cycling Team was the cleverest on a brutally hard final climb, where a headwind made timing everything.
Ministry of Finance hosts 2nd dialogue with senior executives of UAE businesses operating in GCC countries
Dubai: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has organised the second high-level dialogue with senior executives from UAE companies operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, under the title …
Shah Rukh Khan heads to Dubai for THIS reason
Shah Rukh Khan is Dubai-bound, and there’s a stylish reason behind the trip. The Bollywood superstar was spotted at the airport earlier today, triggering buzz online and it has now emerged that Khan …
UAE Introduces New Requirement for Remote Working Visa
The UAE has officially opened applications for its Remote Working Visa, allowing foreign professionals to live in the country while working for overseas …
Mohammed Hindash kicks off the Dubai Mall Fashion Festival with a special educational session, drawing a large crowd
Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion kicks off with a strong start, featuring a masterclass by Dubai-based beauty entrepreneur and artist, Mohammad Hindash.
Sharjah looks to lure data centers to UAE city, signs MoU with Chinese cloud player
Sharjah, a city in the United Arab Emirates, is looking to lure data centers to the area and signed an agreement with a Chinese cloud provider. The Sharjah Communications Technology Authority (SCTA) …
Ukraine–Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi could take two days, Kremlin claims
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that talks with Ukraine in the UAE may last two days, Russian media reported. “Upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi may last two days if necessary,” Peskov said. Talks in …
PTCL Group, Etisalat Leadership, and IT Minister Discuss Telenor Merger, 5G Auction, and Fiberization in Pakistan
Pakistan’s IT Minister, PTCL, and Etisalat discuss Telenor merger, 5G auction in Ramadan, and nationwide fiberization to boost digital connectivity.
Dubai South attracts 653 new companies in 2025
Dubai South welcomed 653 new companies in 2025, bringing the total number of operational businesses to more than 4,200, while achieving a 90 percent retention rate among existing companies.
Central Bank of the UAE Approves First USD-Backed Stablecoin
The UAE Central Bank has given green light to first USD-backed stablecoin USDU, maintains 1:1 reserves backing.
Nissan Ariya solar concept could generate 21km daily range in Dubai
Solar panels on Nissan’s Ariya concept generate 21.2km of free driving range daily in Dubai’s sunshine. The self-charging EV could slash annual charging visits from 23 to just 8 for typical UAE …
Step Dubai will facilitate nearly 100,000 hours of unrivalled AI-focused narratives including business commentary from global experts at its 14th edition
Step Dubai 2026 will host nearly 100,000 hours of AI-focused narratives including business insights, dialogue and applied knowledge as the region’s leading technology and startup event, held in …
Dubai to build world’s first villa using robots
Dubai Municipality has launched a global challenge to construct the world’s first residential villa built entirely using robotic construction systems.