Traditionally, the last week of December is the busiest for hospitality in the city, but industry insiders say 2025 is shaping up to be exceptional.
Thales Middle-East expands offices in the Dubai Airport Freezone
Building on a long-standing 30-year presence in the United Arab Emirates, Thales formally combined its regional Middle East and UAE headquarters to a single building in the Dubai Airport Freezone. The …
UAE weather: NCM forecasts light rain, fog through Christmas, weekend
UAE NCM said cloud cover will increase at times over islands and parts of the coastal, northern and eastern regions, raising the likelihood of light rain on multiple days, including Christmas Day …
UAE tax rules change from January 1, 2026: From penalties to filings, four key amendments residents must know
If the credit balance arises due to an FTA decision, the taxpayer has one year to apply for a refund. In any other case, the application must be submitted within 90 days. Where a refund application is …
NBCC starts its real estate operations in Dubai
NBCC (India) has initiated its overseas real estate operations in Dubai, acquiring land for mixed-use development valued at AED 16 million and projecting revenues between AED 58-60 million.
Flight attendant, 25, stabbed to death in luxury Dubai hotel room
A 41-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a Russian flight attendant in a luxury hotel room in Dubai.
Kraken Launches Embed, a Crypto-as-a-Service Enabling Banks and Fintechs to Provide Clients Seamless Access to Crypto
CHEYENNE, Wyo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges, today announced the launch of Kraken Embed, a new Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) …
Kraken Appoints Stephanie Lemmerman as CFO
CHEYENNE, Wyo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kraken, one of the longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms, today announced that Stephanie Lemmerman has been appointed as CFO. As the newly appointed CFO, …
10 FESTIVE MOMENTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS AT BURJUMAN MALL THIS SEASON
If you are looking for that unmistakable Christmas feeling in Dubai, the kind with snowfalls, twinkling lights, festive …
UAE Central Bank shut down Omda exchange after violations, imposes Dh10m fine
The UAE Central Bank revoked Omda Exchange’s license and fined it Dh10 million for violating banking laws. This action, stemming from compliance failures, aims to protect residents’ money and maintain …
King returns home after UAE visit
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has returned home after completing a two-day special visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
ILT20: Dubai Capitals Book Playoff Ticket with Clinical All-Round Display
The Dubai Capitals are heading back to the playoffs. Defending their DP World ILT20 title, the Capitals became the third team to secure a knockout spot after a commanding six-wicket win over the …
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Advances Through Roadmap Phase 2 With Halborn Security Reviews
Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an Ethereum-based DeFi crypto project, has reported continued progress through Phase 2 of its roadmap. As part of this phase, the team has confirmed ongoing security reviews …
Binance’s Full ADGM License Signals a Global Reset in Crypto Compliance
Binance’s regulatory blog framed the license as the result of sustained engagement with ADGM and as part of a broader effort to align with the highest global standards. Passing the FSRA tests gives …
Dubai Mall experience: Is the world’s biggest mall worth your time
Visiting the world’s largest mall in Dubai sounds impressive, but the real question is whether it is actually worth your time while travelling in the city. In this video, we explore Dubai Mall to see …
Sharjah ruler says launch of dairy farm and factory is dream decades in the making
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi said the Mleiha Dairy Factory and Farm will serve the needs of the emirate …
17 EU ambassadors, diplomats explore relations with Sharjah
Sharjah welcomed a high-level delegation of heads of diplomatic missions from European Union countries, alongside members of the European Union Delegation …