The UAE has moved up on Kearney’s 2024 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, jumping from 18th to eighth place as the Arab world’s second-largest economy continues to focus on diversifying its …
Standard Chartered, Old Mutual fintech arms to launch UAE wealth management platform
The new wealth platform will be headquartered in the UAE, the Middle East’s financial hub, providing access to advanced budgeting, savings and investment solutions for users in the Middle East, Africa …
Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup begins in Abu Dhabi on Friday
The two-day championship offers a platform for leading jiu-jitsu clubs and academies in the UAE to compete for the sought-after title while also presenting an opportunity for girls of varying age …
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy explores private sector empowerment, impact of advanced technology on economic growth
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently organised a networking event with representatives of companies within the digital sector. The …
More than 1,400 activities planned during 12-day Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
The festival ‘Once Upon Hero’ to take place from May 1-12 at Expo Centre Sharjah Sharjah: More than 1,400 cultural, artistic, and edutainment activities by 190 guests from 25 countries will set the …
UAE: 12-day Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival to witness 190 guests from 25 countries
More than 1,400 cultural, artistic, and edutainment activities by 190 guests from 25 countries will set the stage for boundless explorations and creative expression along with 470 publishers from 75 …
Sharjah Archaeology to showcase discoveries in Uzbekistan
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority is organising an exhibition in Uzbekistan showcasing archaeological discoveries from the Emirate of Sharjah.The Silk Road House in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, will host …
Biryani rush for Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Restaurants fully booked with hour-long wait time
Starting at 3am, City Makani restaurant is bustling with preparations for Eid Al Fitr meals — it’s all hands on deck during the entire week, from cutting the meat to peeling onions.”Usually during …
‘I’m a financial hoarder’: UAE resident says banks should do more to help people manage money
Gina Bou Serhal is a working mother. A geopolitics researcher, the American expatriate, 42, has lived in Dubai with her husband, Jad, and family for 17 yea..
Rising rents in UAE: Demand for ready properties grows as more tenants turning owners
Demand for ready properties grew in the UAE in the first quarter of 2024 as tenants are increasingly opting for ownership to beat rising rentals. According to the data released by Property Finder, the …
UAE: Banking sector sees AED 25 billion surge in new savings deposits over 12 months, marking 10 per cent growth
Savings deposits in the UAE’s banking sector, excluding interbank deposits, attracted around AED 25 billion to reach AED270.48 billion at the end of January 2024, compared to about AED USD 245.54 …
UAE Presidents orders payment of residents’ school fee debts
The UAE will pay the debts of students at government schools in the country. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued directives to settle the outstanding financial dues of UAE resident …
Back in US, Mroueh brothers return to baseball at Griffith. One difference in Dubai: ‘It didn’t rain.’
As a wintry mix fell outside, Griffith sophomore Mahdi Mroueh thought about the weather in Dubai. He and his family moved to Griffith from the United Arab Emirates city last summer. “It didn’t rain …
Dubai Ambulance responds to 235,000 emergencies in 2023 with record-breaking response time
The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services played a critical role in responding to emergencies involving 235,394 individuals in 2023, and achieved a record average response time of 7.5 minutes, a 13 …
Banking sector sees Dhs25 billion increase in new saving deposits
Savings deposits in the UAE’s banking sector, excluding interbank deposits, attracted around Dhs25 billion to reach Dhs270.48 billion at the end of January 2024, …
8 Countries UAE Residents Can Travel to Without Visa
As Eid approaches, UAE residents are gearing up for a well-deserved holiday filled with exploration, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Fortunately, …
Exclusive: Performance pay platform Protiv raises $2.4M
Protiv raised $2.4m in pre-seed funding, the startup tells Axios exclusively. Why it matters: The pay-for-performance platform for construction and other skilled trade workers helps employers facing …