Selling real estate in Dubai’s booming property market is proving to be one of the most in-demand jobs at the moment. However, a job ad asking for female candidates, of any nationality, to …
Federal Tax Authority holds first forum to honour its strategic partners
In his speech during the first Forum for the Strategic Partners of the Federal Tax Authority 2023, which was held in Dubai in the presence of stakeholders from across the tax sector, H.E. said: “The …
Emirates NBD announces partnership with Hub71 to accelerate FinTech innovation
Emirates NBD harnesses the entrepreneurial spirit of Hub71, focusing on tailored solutions and streamlined services for its valued customers …
Dubai’s RTA unveils Dhs1.6bn digital strategy
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled its Dhs1.6bn digital strategy, with 82 projects and initiatives that are aimed at strengthening the authority’s digitalisation journey by …
Fahed Ghanim, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, talks pioneering sustainable retail in the UAE
Over 50% of UAE shoppers are now willing to pay a premium for sustainable products Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, a prominent leader in lifestyle retail across the GCC, recently held an exclusive …
Targeted ‘Approval Phishing’ crypto scammers drained victims of over $374mln in 2023
The technique, mainly used by romance scammers, has yielded crypto criminals approximately US$1 billion since May 2021, with actual figures likely being significantly higher …
Abu Dhabi is the world’s newest wealth haven for billionaires – Bloomberg
For decades, many of the world’s richest people chose to safeguard their assets in overseas locales from the Cayman Islands to Switzerland to the British Virgin Islands. But a new wealth hub is …
UAE hit by cold snap as Northern Emirates brace for heavy rain
UAE residents are gearing up for sweater season after a cold snap at the weekend caused morning temperatures to plunge. The mercury dropped to as low as 6.6°C at Jebel Jais mountain in Ras Al Khaimah …
Allen Overseas takes UAE to new heights in international math and science olympiads
An 11-year-old student hailing from UAE has attained third place at the 20th International Math and Science Olympiad (IMSO), securing his position from a competitive pool of 276 students from across …
Schneider Electric and Volts partner for first giga-scale battery factory in the UAE
UAE energy storage production company Volts and Schneider Electric collaborate to transform energy storage industry in the UAE . Schneider Electric and Volts partner for first giga-scale battery …
Blood Carbon: Kenyans are Being Erased so the UAE can Greenwash
Sasimwani, Kenya. You’ve heard of blood diamonds – extracted by violence, slavery, and displacement then processed through accounting magic and slick …
Internationalisation helping to “improve” UAE society
International branch campuses are assisting in the UAE’s vision to “improve society” and the country’s internationalisation agenda is helping to bring innovation and knowledge, a representative of the …
BlackRock to invest up to $400 million in Dubai decarbonisation firm Positive Zero
BlackRock has agreed to invest up to $400 million in Dubai-based decarbonisation company Positive Zero through a diversified infrastructure fund, Positive Zero said in a statement on Monday. The …
Dubai Cylinder Explosion: 25-Year-Old Man From Kerala Succumbs To Injuries Taking Toll To 4
One more man from Kerala died after succumbing to injuries in a gas cylinder explosion in Karama, Dubai. The deceased is Shanil (25), a native of Kan …
BlackRock to invest up to $400 mln in Dubai decarbonisation firm Positive Zero
BlackRock will invest up to $400 million in Dubai-based decarbonisation company Positive Zero through a diversified infrastructure fund, Positive Zero said in a statement on Monday.
Riding the Rising Green Wave of Sustainable Finance Across the Gulf
Green sukuk, blending eco-friendly investments with Islamic finance principles, has taken off in the last couple of years. In the GCC, there was an impressive issuance of $8.5billion in green bonds …
Dubai is the world’s fourth most-visited holiday destination
As if there were any doubt, Dubai was recognised as the number one global destination for the second year in a row in the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2023.