First phase of LTE covers all of the UAE’s major cities. Data download speeds exceed 100 MB/s for the first time in the region Abu Dhabi, 25 th September 2011: Etisalat today launched its LTE-FDD …
UAE announces rules to end of monopoly of medicines
The Emirates Drug Establishment has announced measures to end the monopoly of medical products in the UAE. The Establishment announced that the new mechanism requires pharmaceutical companies to …
UAE officially announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday dates for public sector
With Eid Al Fitr celebrations just around the corner, the UAE has officially announced the holiday dates for the public sector. Federal government employees will be off between Thursday March 19 and …
UAE central bank issues AI guidance for licensed financial institutions
Under the framework, financial firms are expected to manage data quality and ensure privacy and security safeguards are embedded into AI and machine learning systems …
VisaTop.com, fastest growing visa consulting company in the UAE
Blending regulatory expertise with AI-driven efficiency to simplify residency and business setup in the region …
UAE sits on $344 million unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations
Royal family-linked mining rigs are producing about 4 BTC a day, turning state-backed infrastructure into a steady sovereign bitcoin machine …
Dubai’s Infrastructure Lessons for the Utilities Sector
Munir Al Deraawi, CEO of Orla Properties, highlights how long-term planning, automation, and resilience are shaping a city-ready model for the Middle East’s utility networks. . Dubai’s Infrastructure …
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar push global Islamic fintech toward $341bln
Within the GCC, Saudi Arabia ranks first with an estimated market size of $77.2 billion, which is forecast to reach $120.9 billion in 2029; followed by the UAE with a market size of $10.5 billion that …
Dubai announces new ‘One Freezone Passport’ system
The free zone licence expansion process was completed in five days The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has announced the implementation of the One Freezone Passport, an initiative designed to enhance …
Swimmer, 84, wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi event
King of the Channel Michael Read is showing no signs of slowing down after swimming to victory.
ADCMC strengthens Abu Dhabi’s preparedness through 63 specialised training programmes, joint exercises in 2025
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) continued to strengthen the emirate’s preparedness and enhance institutional resilience throughout 2025 by implementing an …
AI accountability risk grows for UAE CIOs as 85% fear role impact within two years
Ninety-eight per cent of UAE CIOs said their professional reputation or career trajectory will be shaped by their success with AI, the highest figure globally.
Abu Dhabi and Baku establish Twin City Partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Baku City Executive Power have signed a Twin City Agreement to deepen cooperation across urban planning, mobility, public …
Mansour bin Zayed, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attend Abu Dhabi Government’s Ramadan Majlis ‘Barzat Abu Dhabi’ at Qasr Al Hosn
ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin …
UAE rolls out e-invoicing guide: What businesses should know
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) in UAE has announced the issuance of the official Electronic Invoicing Guidelines (the eInvoicing guide), marking a significant step toward the rollout of the country’s …
Dubai office sales values double to $3.57bln, transactions up 53% in 2025
Offices sales values surged by 102% compared to 2024, while transaction volumes rose more than 53% to reach 4,600 last year, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s 2025 Dubai Office Market Performance …
Dubai’s rental sector records strong growth in 2025
Tenancy contracts recorded a 6% increase in volume and a 17% increase in value compared to 2024, reaching 1.38mln contracts with a total value of $34.44bln …