The Programme will support New Development Bank’s (NDB) mandate to finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects across BRICS nations and emerging economies …
UAE Central Bank clarifies loan eligibility: New Nafis rules explained for loan seekers
The UAE Central Bank has clarified that Nafis payments are temporary incentives, not guaranteed income for loan eligibility. This ruling impacts Emira …
Sheikh Sultan establishes Sharjah Cycling Club
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree to establish and regulate the …
Sharjah ruler establishes Sharjah Cycling Club
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree to establish and regulate the Sharjah Cycling Club.This decree outlines the …
Sharjah Chamber welcomes a delegation from the Kurdistan Chambers to strengthen economic and investment cooperation
Focused on enhancing cooperation frameworks to strengthen economic and investment ties between the UAE and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq …
Saudi-UAE tensions rise over Yemen clashes
A lightning offensive by separatists in southern Yemen has triggered a crisis in the internationally backed government and strained relations between the two Gulf powerhouses, Saudi Arabia and the …
UAE introduces new vet law to strengthen food safety and animal health
UAE issues law regulating veterinary medical products and establishments to enhance animal health, food safety and public health …
Dubai ruler names Egyptian professor Abbas El Gamal the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award
Professor Abbas El Gamal, a pioneer in digital communications, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in Engineering and Technology. The Egyptian-American academic from Stanford …
Dubai Fountain set for another major upgrade in 2026
Having closed for five months during 2025 to complete important maintenance work, Dubai Fountain is set for a revamp in early 2026.
AIFC Connect Accelerates Capital Market Integration Between Kazakhstan and UAE
“The AIFC serves as a reliable platform for integrating financial markets from AIX joining the Tabadul digital hub to the first dirham-denominated bond issuances in Kazakhstan. Today, 49 UAE companies …
First UAE–Russia business forum opens in Dubai
The First UAE–Russia Business Forum, a key event on the business agenda of both countries, opened today in Dubai.The forum, which is set to become an annual event, is organised by the Russia–UAE …
Sharjah: United Loretto Friends Dubai organises ‘Konkan Udkana 2025’
Konkan Udkana 2025, organised by United Loretto Friends (ULF), Dubai, concluded on an exceptional note as thousands gathered at the Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club to celebrate culture, unity, and …
Pakistan U19 departs for Dubai to feature in ACC Asia Cup
Pakistan U19 departed from Karachi to Dubai to take part in the eight-team ACC U19 Asia Cup, scheduled from 12 to 21 December. Pakistan, placed in Group ‘A’, will play their opening match against …
Dubai launches world’s first citywide one-time biometric hotel check-in — all you need to know
Dubai becomes the first city in the world to launch a unified one-time biometric hotel check-in system, offering seamless, contactless and queue-free stays for travellers. Read on to more.
UAE 2026 updates: 9 ways travel, education, traffic and banking will change
From new projects to reforms, see how next year will reshape living in the UAE Dubai: The UAE is gearing up for a transformative 2026, with major projects and initiatives set to reshape how residents …
UAE named among the World strongest passports for 2025, ranked 7th globally
The UAE passport has achieved 8th place globally in the Henley Passport Index 2025, granting visa-free access to 184 destinations. This marks the largest improvement in the index’s history, a …
Dubai Islands touted as the ‘new Palm’ as wealthy buyers snap up trophy waterfront homes – developer
Buyers from Europe and the Americas turn to Dubai Islands as island living becomes the city’s most sought-after trophy asset, says Ishan Khwaja of LIV Developers …