As of 2026, UAE Islamic banking assets have surpassed AED 1.15 trillion with 45 licensed banks, accounting for approximately 25% of the total banking system. This growth trajectory has been driven by …
Ukrainian delegation arrives in Abu Dhabi for second round of talks with US and Russia
On the eve of the talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a massive Russian strike on energy facilities that the work of Ukraine’s negotiating team would be adjusted. On Dec. 23 and 24, …
Property prices could go down in these 5 Dubai communities
units are under construction and announced for delivery between 2026 and 2030, but property rates are expected to be materially lower …
Property Finder reveals key trends shaping Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s residential property market
Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property portal, reveals key trends shaping both Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s residential property market as we …
Mainland company setup in the UAE: Benefits, costs and requirements
This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from choosing your business activity and securing a Dubai trade license to meeting office and documentation requirements. By the end, you will have …
PRYPCO Mortgage surpasses AED 1bln in total mortgage disbursals for January
This milestone reflects PRYPCO Mortgage’s ability to originate, process, and close mortgage transactions at scale across a broad range of buyer profiles. During January 2026, the platform recorded an …
XRP Price Prediction: Ripple Supports Tokenization of $280M in Diamonds on XRPL
Ripple backs $280M diamond tokenization on XRPL as XRP price prediction tests $1.56 support with $1.3B in ETF inflows since November.
Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
The Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026 are officially on the horizon, and we’re kicking things off by revealing the top ten shortlisted restaurants …
Diamonds meet the dip: XRP slips to $1.60 while tokenizing $280 million in gems
Tuesday morning started on a bit of a shaky note for XRP, with the token slipping about 1.2% to land at $1.60. It even hit a brief low of $1.59 before finding some level ground. While XRP struggled to …
Dreaming of a Dubai holiday? Here’s every nationality that can travel visa-free to the UAE
And, for many nationalities, travelling to Dubai is a doddle with a significant number able to travel visa-free to the UAE. If you’re not sure, you can visit the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MoFA …
Ripple leads UAE tokenization project to move more than AED 1 billion of diamonds on-chain
A UAE-based project backed by Ripple’s tokenization partners has moved tokenized polished diamonds worth more than AED 1 billion on the XRP Ledger. Auction house Billiton Diamond and UK-based …
The best restaurant in UAE 2026 is run by an Indian chef known for her ramen
Chef Neha Mishra helms Kinoya, a Japanese restaurant in Dubai, which has been named the Best Restaurant in the UAE for 2026 by the reputed 50 Best ranking.
Dubai to begin work on $545 million Las Vegas-style loop beneath downtown
Project to connect Dubai Mall and DIFC as part of first phase …
Ukraine to change negotiating stance for Abu Dhabi talks after Russia’s massive strike
A new round of trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia talks is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi just one day after Russia’s largest attack against Ukraine this winter, as Moscow launched a record number of …
‘Desi’ Bling in Dubai? Netflix teases new reality show on Indian elite in UAE
The series features prominent personalities, including billionaire businessman Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman of Danube Group …
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai introduces Next-Generation Photon-Counting CT Technology in the UAE
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai has announced the installation of the NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting computed tomography (CT) system from Siemens Healthineers, marking an important step in expanding its …
UAE government leads global technology innovation: BlackBerry CEO
DUBAI, 4th February, 2026 (WAM) — BlackBerry Chief Executive Officer John Giamatteo said the company is excited about investing in the United Arab Emirates and building a special relationship with …