Nigerians in the UAE are grappling with mixed emotions following the debunking of news that the UAE government has lifted its travel …
Watch: Dubai Police rescue family trapped in submerged car
In an exemplary display of preparedness, the Dubai Police’s emergency response team rescued a family trapped in a vehicle submerged in water under a bridge on the Dubai-Al Ain Road. The road under the …
How this UAE model is adding unique ‘Dubai flair’ to his new clothing line
Indian actor and entrepreneur Shreyas Mehta talks about pushing the boundaries of the local fashion scene with his urban street-wear label …
Telegram hits 900mn users and nears profitability as founder considers IPO
In rare interview, Pavel Durov says secretive messaging app is making ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ from ads business …
Balyasny Hires Portfolio Managers in Hedge Fund Reshuffle
Balyasny Asset Management has hired several portfolio managers as part of a broader restructuring of the hedge fund’s equity trading businesses.
The U.S. Consular Chief Clarifies US Visa Waiting Times In The UAE
Securing a visa for the United States is commonly perceived as difficult due to factors like time constraints and specific requirements. To dispel misunderstandings, Thomas Jung, the chief of the U.S.
How the digital yuan could change the world… for better or worse
China’s digital yuan is probably the world’s leading central bank digital currency. In spite of its high level of development, it is not widely used.
RBC turns to AI to capture more of clients’ wallet share
RBC Wealth Management is using technology to sift public records for financial or other signals that clients may have come into money or are looking to transfer assets held away.
A Look Ahead: VC Predictions for Mena in 2024
Fintech dominance with sector diversification Fintech is projected … As we navigate the dynamic VC landscape in 2024, MAGNiTT, with its seven-year journey as a regional venture capital ecosystem …
Qatar reportedly has a $100M fund for startups
As stated on its website, the program targets startups in over 15 sectors, including fintech, clean tech … The urgency is evident, as data from emerging markets data tracker Magnitt reveals that …
Qatar’s first VC fund of $1B expected to ‘fuel startup ecosystem in region’
The program has two objectives: to generate market-level commercial returns for Qataris and to develop a “vibrant VC and startup ecosystem” in line with the country’s national development strategy.
Qatar plots a $1B pipeline to VCs
The program, according to QIA, seeks to attract international VC funds and startups to Qatar and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with a particular focus on the fintech …
TABLE-Asian physical rubber prices – March 11
March 11 (Reuters) – Grade Prices Thai RSS3 (April) 90.73 baht/kg Thai STR20 (April) 64.82 baht/kg Thai 60-percent latex (bulk/April) 56.32 baht/kg Thai 60-percent latex (drum/April) NA Malaysia SMR20 …
Bitcoin surges to record on sustained ETF demand
Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Bitcoin surged to a record as demand from new US exchange-traded funds and a looming reduction in the token’s supply growth fuel a …
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports a $121 billion profit last year, down from its 2022 record due to lower energy prices
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports a $121 billion profit last year, down from its 2022 record due to lower energy prices.
US-bound ship from Reliance’s Sikka port hits BPCL crude import facility, sources say
Oil tanker Hafnia Seine bound for the United States from Sikka port in Western India hit Bharat Petroleum Corp’s (BPCL) crude import facility in an accident late on Sunday, two sources with the …
Aman Dubai: ‘Most expensive hotel in Dubai’ is coming
Luxury hospitality group Aman has announced its first hotel in Dubai: Aman Dubai. Sprouting up in the prime location of Jumeirah 2, the hotel is already set to become the ‘most expensive hotel in …