Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has opened the door for qualified companies and consortiums to submit their proposals for the seventh phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Solar Park, one …
90% of UAE businesses plan to increase investment in Saudi Arabia as strategic corridor unlocks growth avenues: HSBC Report
The existing sense of trust and alignment between the two markets is reinforced by their shared vision of a safe and sustainable future. 96% of UAE businesses agree that Saudi Arabia’s sustainability …
DWTCA launches multiple share class framework to boost business growth
The reform enables businesses to issue various share types beyond traditional ordinary shares, including preference, founder’s, restricted, and tiered share classes such as A, B, C and D …
UAE tests ‘digital dirham’ with live transaction using mBridge platform
The UAE has completed its first Digital Dirham payment via mBridge, marking a key milestone in its CBDC pilot ahead of the 2025 rollout.
Dubai Unified Licence cuts business bank account opening time by 90%
More than 3,000 new business bank accounts opened through Dubai Unified Licence and more than 134,000 business profiles updated …
The UAE Digital Dirham tested in first governmental transaction
The UAE government has conducted its first national transaction using the Digital Dirham, the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBCD).
Sharjah Cooperative Society, SCI sign deal
Sharjah Cooperative Society has signed a cooperation agreement with Sharjah Charity International (SCI) to enable customers to make direct donations …
Abu Dhabi’s ITC launches region’s first AV testing, operations and management system
The centralised digital platform is designed to manage all stages of testing and operating autonomous vehicles in the emirate …
Space42 eyes existing and new markets as Thuraya-4 goes live
UAE-based Space42 announced on Wednesday that its next-gen Thuraya-4 satellite is now globally available for customers in Europe, Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, with new markets including …
UAE Thuraya launches 3rd satellite to add coverage
ABU DHABI, Jan 15 (Reuters) – UAE-based Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Co’s delayed third satellite was launched on Tuesday, paving the way for the company to boost service to the Asia-Pacific …
Equiti earns UAE Superbrand status, joining the nation’s most trusted brands
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Equiti Group, the global fintech provider, has been named a UAE Superbrand, joining 29 of the nation’s most trusted and iconic names. This recognition …
Customs seize Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches at Hyderabad airport
Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have …
UAE’s Emirates Rawabi and ReFarm Global to combine their expertise
The partnership will deliver cost-efficient, carbon-conscious solutions that improve soil vitality, reduce water use, and support UAE’s food security plans …
Dubai Airshow launches new hub for innovation and inclusion
Dubai Airshow 2025 will debut the Inspiration Zone, a platform empowering startups, youth, and women driving the future of aerospace …
How 3 Sharjah residents battled building fire before firefighters arrived
They worked together to pull the fire hose into the apartment, and move flammable items away from the blaze to prevent further spread …
One last chance: UAE and Iraq’s World Cup hopes ride in Asia’s 5th qualifying round
Lose and the wait for a World Cup spot could extend another four years. Win and there’s a shot at one of the last two places in the expanded 48-team global tournament for 2026. Iraq and United Arab …
Space42 Announces Global Availability of Thuraya-4, Its Next-Generation Communications Satellite System
Supports existing services while powering 16 new products for government and enterprise customers across three continentsOpens new revenue streams and advances Space42’s Non-Terrestrial Network …