Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), today launched the latest edition of its flagship Future of Finance …
UAE: Gross banks’ assets up 1.9% at end of June 2025
The money supply aggregate M2 increased by 2.3%, from AED 2,474.0 billion at the end of May 2025 to AED 2,531.2 billion at the end of June 2025 …
Yabx and SimpliFi Partner to Expand Access to Credit and Card Issuance …
DUBAI, UAE, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Yabx, a leading Lending-as-a-Service platform, has announced a strategic partnership with SimpliFi, an emerging Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform for …
Dubai hotel occupancy tops 81% in H1 as tourism surges, says Cavendish Maxwell
Hotel occupancy in Dubai reached more than 81 per cent in the first half of 2025, marking a 4.5 per cent year-on-year rise, according to new research from real estate advisory firm Cavendish Maxwell.
Thaksin Returns to Thailand From Dubai Ahead of Court Ruling
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Bangkok on Monday, days after his abrupt departure for Dubai stoked speculation about him fleeing the country ahead of a court ruling that …
A-typical Ventures announces investment in Metric, the UAE-based fintech revolutionizing AI-driven financial intelligence for businesses
Founded in 2022 by Meenah Tariq, Omar Parvez Khan, and CTO Dr. Habiba, Metric’s platform has gained significant traction—available in both English and Arabic, it’s already used by over 130,000 …
Dubai office market hits new highs—rising rents, soaring prices, and premium deals with AX Premium Properties
One of the most recognized and rapidly expanding real estate brokerages in Dubai, AX Premium Properties, was established in 2014. Over the years, the company has garnered numerous accolades, including …
Fact-Check: Is This a ‘New Seven Star Hotel’ in Dubai? No, It’s AI!
Fact-Check: An Ai-generated video of a luxury hotel is being shared to falsely claim that it shows real visuals of a new “seven star luxury hotel” in Dubai.
MBRSC, ESGRS launch GIS, remote sensing training programme
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in collaboration with the Emirati Society of GIS and Remote Sensing (ESGRS), has announced the launch of a comprehensive training programme in Geographic …
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions reached AED 61.15 billion since January
The value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi since the beginning of this year up to today has reached AED 61.15 billion, through more than 16,873 real estate transactions, according to official …
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions cross $16.6bln since January
Meanwhile, usufruct transactions exceeded AED 2.93 billion for 245 properties. According to statistics issued by the platform, the total value of real estate sales and mortgage transactions in Abu …
Ansarada accelerates growth across the Middle East with AI-driven M&A deal technology
UAE: Ansarada, a global leader in virtual data room (VDR) technology, today announced its further expansion into the Middle East, delivering AI-powered dealmaking tools designed to accelerate …
Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first freezone platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development in the region, has announced the launch of the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH). A digital-first free zone …
Dubai Unified Licence integration with Emirates NBD delivers 35% time reduction for SME onboarding
As one of the first banks officially onboarded to the DUL, Emirates NBD has pioneered a seamless, government-verified approach to SME and Business Banking (BuB) onboarding. By leveraging direct access …
Al Salam Bank signs strategic deal with Denodo and NAIB IT to advance data management and AI initiatives
The signing ceremony was attended by Shaikha Dr. Dheya Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Managing Director at NAIB IT; Mr. Anwar Murad, Deputy CEO – Banking at Al Salam Bank, Mr. Hemantha Wijesinghe, CTO at Al …
British law student, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after making ‘very stupid mistake’
Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old British law student from Merseyside, has been jailed for life in Dubai after being ‘caught’ with 50g of cocaine in her apartment.
Dubai South launches new platform to help founders set up companies
It also provides firms with a suite of integrated services including corporate banking, accounting support, visa solutions, family relocation assistance, and more …