His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed an ongoing plan to turn the city of Khorfakkan into a city surrounded by forests of trees, …
Nasdaq Dubai shatters records as sukuk listings top $100bn for first time
Record issuance from sovereigns, banks and corporates pushed Nasdaq Dubai’s outstanding sukuk listings beyond $100 billion in 2025 …
Ramadan 2026 moon sighting: Fasts from Wednesday? UAE observatory issues key update
The International Astronomy Center in Abu Dhabi has reportedly captured the final crescent of Shabaan, indicating that the moon will be sighted on Tuesday.
Iraqi-UAE Consortium Plans $700 Million Data Cable Amid AI Boom
By Timour Azhari RIYADH, Feb 16 (Reuters) – An Iraqi-Emirati consortium is planning a $700 million subsea-and-terrestrial data cable linking the United Arab Emirates to Turkey via Iraq, one of the …
Sharjah records strong growth in business services, investment
Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department and Member of the Sharjah Executive Council, affirmed that the results …
Solar eclipse 2026: Will US, UK and UAE witness the rare ‘ring of fire’ spectacle? Here’s who can see it
Solar Eclipse 2026: A “Ring of Fire” eclipse, formally called an annular solar eclipse, takes place when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun while positioned farther from Earth in its orbit, …
UAE President appoints new director general at Federal Tax Authority
Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla, a former Dubai Investment Fund chief with over 20 years’ experience in finance and economic governance, has been named Director General of the FTA …
UAE, Bahrain launch one-point travel project to reduce airport transit time
The UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain have launched the pilot phase of the “One-Point Air Travelers” project, a new initiative designed to create a seamless travel experience for citizens of both nations …
UAE calls on residents to sight Ramadan 2026 crescent
The UAE is urging residents to look for the Ramadan crescent as the country’s Moon-Sighting Committee prepares to meet Tuesday evening to determine the start of Ramadan 2026.Read More: Plan UAE Public …
Liv launches global-first Multicurrency Visa Card in UAE
Emirates NBD’s Liv debuts world’s first Visa Flex Credential multicurrency card, letting UAE customers spend across six currencies with automatic routing. No more juggling multiple cards or manual …
Dubai Chambers partners with fintechs to expand banking access for SMEs
Dubai Chambers has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with four specialised fintech companies to broaden access to alternative banking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), …
7 popular holiday destinations introducing new visa rules for Dubai travellers in 2026
In 2026, several of our favourite holiday destinations have announced important changes to their travel visa rules, new entry conditions and extensions to existing visa-free travel policies.
GEMS Education partners with UAE fintech Leap to launch co-branded financial literacy app for students
Partnership with Leap brings real-world money skills and early financial confidence into family life, reinforcing GEMS’ commitment to holistic education …
Sharjah modifies traffic timing for trucks during Ramadan
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), in collaboration with the Sharjah Police, has introduced a modification to the truck ban schedule on …
New train service would cut Dubai-Abu Dhabi journeys to under one hour
A new United Arab Emirates (UAE) passenger rail service is set to launch this year, cutting travel times between Dubai and Abu Dhabi to under one hour. Etihad Rail, the UAE’s national railway network, …
Juvenescence appoints Eileen Jennings-Brown as Chief Technology Officer and strengthens presence in UAE with new partnership and facilities with Masdar City
Jennings-Brown will drive AI and technology strategy and lead the development of capabilities enabling discovery of therapeutics targeting fundamental aging mechanisms Offices in Abu Dhabi’s premier …
GAF Property announces Flow25, a landmark design-led residential development on Al Reem Island
Abu Dhabi, UAE, GAF Property, an Emirati real estate developer headquartered in Abu Dhabi whose vision is built on over 20 years of leadership experience in the UAE real estate sector, today announced …