The UAE’s Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has partnered with the US-based MetaProp—one of the world’s most active and specialized venture capital (VC) firms investing in proptech—through an …
Abu Dhabi approves $6.2 billion gas project to boost UAE supply
Abu Dhabi’s National Oil Company will invest $6.2 billion to develop the Umm Shaif Gas Cap to expand natural gas production and liquefied natural gas exports.
UAE reveals 2026 Emiratisation target results
UAE private sector Emiratisation reached 95% compliance for first-half targets. National employment exceeded 190,000 Emiratis across nearly 32,000 establishments. Ministry of Human Resources and …
Why Formula 1 abandoned Bahrain as millions hang on Qatar and Abu Dhabi decision
Formula 1 has officially abandoned hopes of staging the Bahrain Grand Prix later this season, but the decision goes far beyond simply removing one race from the calendar. It is the first major …
Dubai-Abu Dhabi highlights: Saudi orders Iranian military attache to leave; UAE intercepts missiles
This live blog is now closed and won’t be updated. Follow this blog for the latest updates. Dubai news LIVE: Here are the key points so far: Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined …
UAE students heading to US universities face visa crisis as families struggle to secure appointments
Parents say limited US visa processing in the UAE and lack of appointments in home countries are putting overseas education plans under pressure …
UAE delivery platforms roll out heat safety measures as midday break rules take effect
Platforms Careem and Talabat have rolled out cooling stations, order caps and health checks as midday break rules protect riders from summer heat …
Khaled Darwish joins Bank of America as Head of Corporate Banking for Middle East and North Africa
Dubai, Bank of America today announced that Khaled Darwish has joined the bank as head of Corporate Banking for Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Based in Dubai, Darwish reports to Richard King, …
Sharjah’s eatery to contribute 2% of revenue to charity
Street Delights, a home-grown fast-food concept, opened its doors on Sunday on the Fire Station Road in Muwaileh, Sharjah, combining a menu built …
Kalba Club launches Sharjah Week as part of ‘A Holiday Reimagined’
SHARJAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Kalba Sports and Cultural Club launched the activities of Sharjah Week as part of the Sharjah Sports Summer Programme “A Holiday Reimagined” 2026.This came in the …
UFC Abu Dhabi: Make predictions for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov
We want your predictions for UFC Fight Night 282 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
BitHash’s Bold Move: UAE Tech Giant Reshapes Digital Future!
BitHash, a UAE-based digital infrastructure company, is expanding its enterprise platform to support institutional demand for Bitcoin mining, AI computing, and high-performance data center solutions …
Awqaf Dubai’s financial investment portfolio tops AED1.475 billion in market value in H1 2026
Dubai: The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) delivered strong investment performance during the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), contin …
Why Dubai is becoming the world’s financial bunker in 2026
Dubai has emerged as 2026’s safest haven for capital. It’s a stable, tax-efficient “financial bunker” where hard-asset real estate is anchored by a permanent influx of global wealth and talent, making …
UAE Curbs Put Indian Banks’ Key NRI Dollar Deposit Pipeline Under Pressure
The UAE’s tighter rules for foreign bank representative offices could disrupt Indian lenders’ efforts to raise billions in Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR(B)) deposits from Gulf-based Indians …
Dtec partners with JetBrains to accelerate AI innovation among UAE startups
DUBAI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest co-working and tech startup an hub in the region and an initiative of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority …
UAE fintech boom: Tokenisation emerges as next frontier for everyday investors
The UAE’s fintech sector is riding a wave of momentum as the country pushes to close a long-standing gap between its wealthy economy and comparatively low rate of retail investment participation.